United States History

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United States History

• America from 1492-Present Day
• Instructor Mr. Brown
• Welcome 11th grade Historians

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Course Objectives

• Content will focus on political, economic,
  social, and military events.
• Exploration / The New World
• American Revolution
• American Civil War
• Mining / Cattle Ranching
• Immigration/Urbanization
• World Power / WWI
• WWII / The Cold War
• Civil Rights / Vietnam
• Conservatism / Reagan Years

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Guidelines for Conduct Classroom Rules

• Respect Yourself and Others
• Be Prepared
• Be on Time
• Listen and Follow Directions

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Grading Policy

• Tests 25 Minimum of one test each Six weeks
• Six Weeks Test 20
• Daily/Homework Assignments 55
• 100

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Contact Information

• School Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Online http//www.whitehouseisd.org/campuses/Hig
  h/CampusWeb/
• Personal email browna_at_whitehouseisd.org
• Office Hours/Conference Periods
• Monday-Friday 1055-1145 A.M.
• Tutorials Before School
• Monday Friday 730-800 A.M.

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Other Conduct Issues

• Be positive and supportive in all class work.
• Submit only original work
• Raise your hand to speak
• Turn in assignments on time NO LATE WORK
• Absences must be excused, by school approval
  only.
• No food, drink, or electronic devices in class.

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Supplies History Class only

• 3-Ring Binder with Divider section for History
• Spiral Notebook 70 page for History Notes
• Black and Blue ink pens
• Wide-ruled notebook paper (2 sheets per day)
• Kleenex (optional)

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Extra Credit Assignments

• One extra credit Assignment is available to every
  student each Six Week Period
• Will be Counted as a Test Grade
• Can Replace a Test Grade
• Assignments will be extensive project or term
  paper type work as determined by myself
• Student must request the extra-Credit work, it
  will not be discussed in regular class time

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Being Fair and Equal

• All students are Created Equal
• All students are to be held Accountable for their
  own Supplies and Work
• Academic Dishonesty (CHEATING)WILL NOT BE
  TOLERATED
• I have Respect for each of You I expect it in
  return
• Any Questions?