U.S. HISTORY HONORS



Instructor Contact Information:Mrs. Jennie ScullyRoom 1103/20-116863-534-7400 Jennie.Scully@polk-After reading and reviewing the content of this syllabus, please click on the following link to electronically sign your acknowledgement of receiving the syllabus and to complete the parent contact form. This form should be completed by August 31st. Website: Students have access to numerous classroom materials and resources by going to scullyhistory. and selecting the US Honors/On Level tab on the right hand side of the navigation bar. There is a digital copy of the textbook, powerpoints, and review materials on the class page.Materials:The primary text will be Glencoe McGraw-Hill’s The American Vision. A hardcopy of the textbook will be sent home upon request. In addition to the text, we will use handouts, videos, audio files, primary and secondary sources, and other resources to supplement the text. Grading Policy:Grades will be based on homework, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays, and projects. In accordance with the state of Florida and the School Board of Polk County, the grading scale is:A= 90-100 (4.0)B= 80-89 (3.0)C= 70-79 (2.0)D= 60-69 (1.0)F= 0-59 (0.0)Homework and Assignments:During the week, students may be given an assignment to complete before the next class meeting. Homework is given to prepare students for more in-depth coverage of material during the next class. If homework is assigned, students are expected to have their work ready to turn in at the start of class on the day it is due or it will be considered late. Quizzes may be periodically given to check for comprehension and completion of assigned reading topics or in class lessons/discussions. Any other assignments given (including in-class work) are expected to be turned in according to the teacher’s specification (i.e. at the end of class, beginning of the next class) or will otherwise be considered late. Extra Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn extra credit throughout each 9 weeks. The standing extra credit assignment is a book/film critique; students will read an approved book or watch an approved movie (it must deal with a topics and/or theme covered in our course) and then write a follow-up analysis about the subject. This can be done once per quarter and is worth up to 14 points. When choosing a topic, students should stay within the time frame of the time periods covered during the 9 weeks the extra credit is being sought. Students should see Mrs. Scully for additional details about the report and to approve potential books/movies. Students may also attend the Florida Lecture Series hosted by Florida Southern College for extra credit. Details on both assignments can be obtained by asking Mrs. Scully for more details. No other special or individual extra credit will be given during the course of the school year. At other times throughout the 9 weeks, the entire class may be given opportunities to earn extra credit in various ways (ex: Movie Monday, bathroom passes). Quizzes:Periodically, short quizzes will be given that cover class reading assignments or topics covered in class. If a student is absent for a quiz, he/she will need to make it up the day of return. Make-up quizzes may be different than the original quiz. Quizzes will be given in various formats throughout the 9 weeks (individual, group, using notes, etc.).Tests:Tests will be given at the end of each unit of study and occasionally at the end of a chapter. Test questions are formatted to resemble the End of Course Exam. Cheating (including the use of any unapproved aides) - in any form- will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic zero. If a student is absent on the day of a test, he/she will be expected to take the test during the next class meeting. A make-up test may differ from the original test. The student will be responsible for making up any work missed during the class period while taking the test. End of Course Exam:What do you need to know for the EOC exam? Not only does the student need to know the content of this course, but he/she must also have the critical thinking skills to elicit main ideas, point of view, bias, and the significance of various sources. The focus of the EOC will be on the following major areas of historical knowledge:Understanding the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction and its effects on the American people.Analyzing the transformation of the American economy and the changing social and political conditions in response to the Industrial Revolution.Demonstrating an understanding of the changing role of the United States in world affairs through the end of World War I.Demonstrating an understanding of the changing role of the United States in world affairs through the end of World War I.Analyzing the effects of the changing social, political, and economic conditions of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression.Understanding the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the United States’ role in the post-war world.Understanding the rise and continuing international influence of the United States as a world leader and the impact of contemporary social and political movements on American life.MaterialsBLUE or BLACK pens only!PencilsErasersHighlighters (recommended)Colored pencils (recommended)Pencil case (recommended)3-ring binder (2 ? to 3 ? in.)Binder tabs/dividers- 12 tabs11 separate unitsFOCUSNotebook paperClassroom Operating Procedures:Tardy:Per Bartow High School policy, any student who is not in the room after the tardy bell has finished ringing will be considered late. Students will receive 3 warnings per semester. The 4th and subsequent tardies will result in the student being sent to the Discipline Office and then on to the Learning Resource Room. Students with a valid pass may be allowed to enter the class late. Students who miss class because of being tardy will be able to pick up missed work from the makeup work folder.Late Work:If a student fails to turn in any assignment correctly or on time, the work will be considered late and will earn a zero (0). Late work that is completed can be turned in the next day for a 10 point penalty. Late work turned in after that will not earn any more than half credit. Any work that is collected after the teacher’s assigned due date/time will be considered late. If a student’s work is unreadable or turned in incorrectly (in the wrong color ink, for example), the teacher will hand it back to the student to do over. The work will be considered late and will be graded according to the late work policy. No late work from the unit/period of study will not be accepted after the exam for that same unit/time period. For example, a student who wants to turn in late work that was assigned during the Civil War unit will not be able to turn it in after the Civil War exam. No late work will be accepted after the end of the 9 weeks.Absences and Make-up work:If a student is absent, he/she must arrange to get any work they may have missed (homework, reading assignments, handouts, etc.) before class starts or after school. Students may not interrupt class for makeup work once it has begun. Make-up work will be given a grade value of zero (Z) until the work is submitted. The student must take the initiative to get their make-up work. Make-up work can be found by referencing the Daily Agenda Folder for the date/assignments missed and then by getting the work from the hanging chart holder in the back of the classroom. In accordance with the student handbook, the student will be able to make-up work from any and all excused absences, but may only be able to make up work for the first 3 unexcused absences (none thereafter). Students will have the number of days absent plus 2 to turn in make-up work. Make-up work must be turned in at the start of class on the new due date. Make-up work that is not turned in on time will be treated the same as late work. If a week has passed since the date of absence, the teacher reserves the right to deny the ability of the student to make up the work. If a student is absent on the day of a quiz or test, the student will be expected to make up the quiz/test during the next class he/she is present unless other arrangements are made. Makeup quizzes/tests may be different than the original. The student is also responsible for getting information and making up any work missed during the class period he/she is making up their test. MaterialsBLUE or BLACK pens only!PencilsErasersHighlighters (recommended)Colored pencils (recommended)Pencil case (recommended)3-ring binder (2 ? to 3 ? in.)Binder tabs/dividers- 12 tabsResource/ReferenceFocus/ReflectionWritingPeriods 1-9Notebook paperAPUSH Exam Review Book (HIGHLY recommended)Classroom Operating Procedures:Regular attendance and promptness are essential. Four or more tardies will result in being sent to the Discipline Office/Learning Resource Room.Students must be in dress code. Any violation of the Bartow High School and/or Polk County School Board Dress Code Policy will result in the student being sent to the Discipline Office. Students must come to class prepared. Having the textbook, paper, notebook, and a writing utensil are important in order to be successful in this class. Students should also be prepared by having completed any assigned homework/reading. All work must be completed in pencil or blue/black ink pen and must be written clearly enough to be read and graded. Any work turned in that is completed in any ink color other than blue/black will be given a zero (0) and given back to the student to be resubmitted. Any work that is unreadable will be returned to the student and will receive a zero (0) until neatly rewritten and resubmitted.Entering/Leaving Class:Students are expected to enter class on time and with their ID visible; students will quietly find their seat. Once in the room, students will begin independently working on the FOCUS assignment for the day.The teacher dismisses class, NOT the bell. Students will stay seated until their desk areas are clean and the teacher dismisses them.Passes to leave class:Students will be permitted to leave class to go to the restroom only when it is absolutely necessary. Students must be given permission to leave and must forfeit a bathroom pass (6 per quarter). Students will be released on a restroom pass one at a time. Students out of the room for an excessive amount of time will be issued a referral for being “out of area.” Any other passes to leave class will be left to the discretion of the teacher.In accordance with school policy, no student will be given permission to leave during the first and last 10 minutes of class.Each student is responsible for completing all assignments during the nine week period. Late and/or make-up work is explained above. Behavior:Immature, negative, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Students should use appropriate language (no curse words) and be respectful to the teacher, their classmates, and Bartow High School. No name calling or putting down the ideas, comments, or thoughts of others. Students will listen to others, will follow directions, will not talk back, will not disturb the property of anyone else, will use good manners, and follow the classroom rules and policies.Any violation of academic honesty (including, but not limited to, cheating and/or plagiarism) will not be tolerated. Violations will result in an automatic zero on the assignment and parent notification. Additional disciplinary action is up to the discretion of the teacher. Being attentive in class, participating in all assignments/tasks, and reviewing material are ESSENTIAL for this class. There is much material to cover in a short period of time, so it is the responsibility of the student to make sure they take the time to read and review their notes and the textbook.Cell phones and Electronics:Electronic devices will not be allowed out during class without permission of the teacher. Students who want to use laptops, tablets, or phones to take notes must have permission of the teacher. Students using personal electronic devices need to turn in a signed Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) form per Polk County School Board policy. Class sets of electronic devices (laptops, iPads) will often be used. Students are expected to abide by the Bartow High School and Polk County School Board policy of appropriate use of these devices and the internet. If the teacher finds a student is using his/her cell phone or electronic device during class without permission, she will ask the student to put the phone away. If the behavior persists, the student will be asked to put their phone/device in the classroom cell phone/electronic device holder until the end of class. The student will put the phone into and out of the pocket holder themselves. If a parent does not wish for the student to have his/her phone out of their possession, the parent will need to ensure that the student does not bring his/her phone into the classroom and/or have it out and/or use it in the classroom.Excessive issues with electronic devices will result in parent contact and may also result in a referral.Students bring and use their electronic devices at their own risk. The teacher, BHS, and the Polk County School Board will not be held responsible for any theft, loss, or damage to an electronic device, phone, or charger when the student chooses to charge or use their phone in the classroom (including unapproved use that results in the device being put into the phone/device holder).The classroom policy of no electronic devices being used is the same as the school policy. The result of violating this policy is explained above.Food/Drink:In accordance with school policy, students are not allowed to bring outside food into the classroom. Students may eat small snack items brought from home in class. Any student who leaves a mess in the classroom, does not properly dispose of their trash, or causes the class to be distracted through their actions will lose the privilege of eating in class. This decision will be up to the discretion of the teacher. Students may bring water in a clear water bottle into class. No other drinks will be allowed. A student who brings in a drink other than what has been specified will be asked to leave it on a table at the back of the room until the end of class. Eating and drinking in class is a privilege, not a right.THE Classroom Rule:RESPECT! Have it, show it, be it!Be on time, be on task, and be prepared.Wait your turnPut things in their proper placeUse your mannersConsequences of disrespect:The classroom discipline policy for minor infractions is listed below. The teacher reserves the right to skip any steps or add anything (detention, extra work) to the process if deemed necessary. 1st Verbal Warning2nd Verbal Warning Name on board and parent contactGo to Discipline Office, parent contact, and referral*Major infractions (insubordination, cheating/plagiarism, skipping, belittling another student, bullying) will result in an immediate referral. Students will receive an automatic referral and be sent to the Discipline Office for violation of the dress code (including failure to show and wear ID)Content Covered and Included on the EOCThe Civil WarUnit 4- Chapters 10-12Post Civil War Growth and Change (The Gilded Age)Unit 5- Chapters 13-16Unit 6- 18 America Becomes a World PowerUnit 6- Chapter 17World War IUnit 6- Chapter 19The Roaring TwentiesUnit 7- Chapters 20-21The Great Depression and the New DealUnit 7- Chapters 22-23World War IIUnit 8- Chapters 24-25Cold WarUnit 8- Chapters 26-27The Great Society and the New FrontierUnit 9- Chapter 28Vietnam EraUnit 9- Chapter 30-31Civil RightsUnit 9- Chapter 29-31The Age of LimitsUnit 9- Chapter 32Conservatism and Contemporary HistoryUnit 10- Chapter 33Issues for the 21st CenturyUnit 10- Chapter 34Understanding and Analyzing SourcesWriting about History ................
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