United
States History
Mrs.
Murray do Carmo
Blog: ushistorymurraydocarmo.blogspot.com
Room
211
KRHS
MISSION STATEMENT
Kingswood
Regional High School provides a safe learning community in which all students
and educators work together to preserve our past and shape our future as we
reach for personal success. Kingswood
Regional High School is committed to an equitable and flexible learning
environment where students and educators learn to:
- Develop academically as inquisitive, critical, independent and cooperative learners.
- Develop respect for ourselves and others.
- Embrace the challenges and responsibilities of participating in a democratic society.
- Nurture individual talents and abilities
Course Description:
This
course provides a comprehensive study of the United States both chronologically
and thematically from the Revolutionary War Era to the Modern Era with an
emphasis on the 20th century.
Each student is provided the opportunity to examine how the political,
economic, social and cultural history of the nation has shaped our unique
American society. Students will develop
an understanding of the complex balance between domestic and international
concerns that has governed the growth of the United States. Students will engage in a variety of
research-based activities and assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding throughout the semester.
Such activities include class discussions,
individual/collaborative/cooperative projects, persuasive writings,
presentations, and traditional assessments. Students are expected to be active
participants in the course, not merely observers. They will be challenged to think historically
and critically about the dynamic history of our nation. Current issues and events will be examined
throughout the year.
Course Resources:
The Americans course
textbook
Ellis,
Joseph J. Founding Brothers. New York: Vintage Books, 2000.
Additional
resources will include selected readings, primary sources, simulations and
recreations, videos, and Library/Class references
Time, The Week, Up
Front
Respect and
Responsibility:
History
comes to life through engaging and dynamic conversations amongst peers. In order to
create this kind of classroom community, students are expected to be
courteous and respectful of the rights and views of all class members. Students are expected to attend class,
participate in class activities and discussions, and complete all readings and
assignments. Assignments must be
completed on time and will be deducted points accordingly when late. If an absence is unavoidable it is your
responsibility to find out what was missed in class (refer to Unit Sheets).
Grading:
25%
Statement/Position Papers
25%
Group Project
25%
Tests
15%
Homework/Journal
10%
Class Participation
Final
Course Goal:
The
goal of this course is to develop in each student a critical awareness and
appreciation of the history of the United States. Through participation in this course students
will cultivate a complex and in-depth understanding of American History and the
influential events and leaders that make this history exceptional. Cultural literacy and the ability to
investigate, analyze, and make links to current issues will be important
aspects of the United States History curriculum.
Intervention Policy:
Red
Flag Intervention
Grade point
average 76% or below Conference
with teacher to develop a
at first two-week check plan
to get back on track
(assignment or tutorial)
Test grade of 76% or below Mandatory
make-up session
Missing two homework assignments Mandatory after school
session to
make
up assignments
Grade point average of 76% or below Conference with teacher,
student,
at interims and
parent. Mandatory tutoring
session
Missing three or more consecutive Call home;
mandatory make-up
Classes or more than five classes
(term) session with
on-line assignments
Course Materials:
1” three-ring binder (digital journal)
2-3”
three-ring binder (course notes,
readings, assignments)
Green
pen (corrections)
Pen
and pencil
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