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AMERICAN HISTORY I

Welcome to U.S. History I!  Throughout this course, you will learn how the United States began as a weak confederation of States and became a rich, power, and diverse nation of many peoples and cultures. You will be required to complete reading and writing assignments outside of class so that you may thoroughly understand the classwork material.  This course is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your own ideas about the “how” and “why’s” of events that have shaped the United States today.  To this end, you will be given the opportunity to participate in class activities which will help you refine your ideas about U.S. History through the free exchange of ideas.  Obviously, class participation is an important component of this class; in order for you to actively participate you must prepare for each day’s activities in advance.
35%

Tests

25%

Quizzes

20%

Class Work

10%

Homework

10%

Participation

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Each student must bring the following materials to class each day:

 

1.         A 3-ring binder/notebook

2.         Loose leaf paper 

3.         A pen or pencil

4.         Highlighter

5.         Google Drive and Google Classroom account

6.         A positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

 

Academic Success

 

  • Participate in groups and class discussions. 

  • Be on time for class.

  • Late work will be accepted but will be reduced by five percentage points each day it is late. After five days, the assignment becomes an automatic zero. 

  • Take notes in class! While all the notes will be posted online, they are only an outline. 

  • Study every day! 15-20 minutes everyday will make a difference!

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Check your weekly playlist on Canvas for updates on assignments

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