U.S.+History+II

** 10th Grade American History II **
 * Mr. Walkowiak **


 * __ Course Description: __** The 10th grade United States History course begins with a review of the Reconstruction Era and in the 1990’s.


 * __ Course Objectives __**
 * Review of Reconstruction (1865-1877)
 * The Opening of the West (1865-1914)
 * An Industrial Era (1865-1914)
 * The Progressive Movement (1900-1911)
 * The U.S. Becomes a World Power 1865-1916)
 * World War I (1914-1919)
 * The Roaring 20’s (1919-1929)
 * The Great Crash and The New Deal (1929-1941)
 * World War II (1941-1945)


 * __ Instruction Methods: __** Direct Instruction and Cooperative learning


 * __ Instructional Tools: __** Textbook, Written and Oral Reports, Projects and Presentations, Guest Speakers and Field Trips (if possible), Videos and the Social Studies Computer Lab with available resources.


 * __ Classroom Rules __**
 * Have **RESPECT** for teachers, substitutes, fellow classmates, their belongings and yourself.
 * Be **PREPARED** for class (book, notebook, portfolio, assignments, pen/pencil)
 * Come to class with a **learning attitude.**
 * Be on **TIME** for class.
 * ** No ** abusive, rude or profane language will be tolerated.
 * Only **one** person talking at a time and pay attention to what they are saying.
 * ** Only 2 people to the bathroom per period, repeat offenders will be dealt with, check handbook on bathroom policy **
 * ** Class is over ** when I say it is over, the bell does not dismiss you.
 * ** All other rules in the student handbook will be enforced in class. **

The temptation to cheat becomes a problem for students who fall behind in class or do not do their homework. Cheating to me constitutes copying another person’s assignment at lunch or in another teacher’s classroom. Should another teacher catch you copying work and inform me, both parties will be given a zero.
 * __ CHEATING: __** **STUDENTS SIGNATURE:** **Date:**

Cheating on tests in any form whether a cheat sheet or looking at another person’s test will not be tolerated.

Cheating in any form will result in a zero on the assignment for both parties involved and Saturday detention as per school policy


 * __ Classroom Consequences __**
 * Verbal Warning
 * Writing Assignment and conference with teacher
 * Writing assignment, conference with teacher and detention
 * All of the above-mentioned and phone call to parents/guardians
 * Sent to the principal’s office


 * __ Student’s Homework Responsibilities __** **__PARENT INITIALS__**:_**(10 points)**
 * All assignments will be **neatly completed** and turned in on time.
 * ** Students are responsible ** for making up homework and class work due to an absence from school and must contact the teacher at the beginning of class about what was missed.
 * ** One day late homework will be accepted ** for a grade equivalent to that of a **“C”**, minus anything else that may be wrong with the given assignment.
 * ** Any assignment turned in after one day late will not be accepted ** by the teacher and will receive a zero.
 * ** Any assignment forgot in their locker and turned in at a later time the same day, will still be marked as LATE! Or if you choose to get the forgotten item out of your locker once class has begun, you will be marked as an unexcused late! **
 * ** Homework is a very vital aspect of this course and should be taken seriously. Any student that does not do homework on a regular basis is placing himself or herself in danger of failing this course. **
 * ** Homework will be assigned approximately 0-3 times weekly and on weekends if need be! **


 * __ Evaluation __**** __PARENT INITIALS:__ __(10 points)__ **
 * Students’ grades will be comprised of tests; quizzes, pop quizzes and homework/class work assignments.
 * Students will be graded on a total points system.
 * All assignments and tests/quizzes must be done in blue or black ink or pencil.
 * Anyone caught cheating will receive an automatic zero.
 * Mid Term Examination - Students will be required by the school to take a mid-term exam. It will count as 6% of their final overall grade for the year.
 * The final exam will count as a fifth marking period and will be based on the whole school year. __If you have an “A” average EVERY marking period__, __you will be exempt from taking the final exam.__ ** The final exam counts as 14% of the students final grade for the year.**


 * __ Class Participation and Class Behavior __**
 * Will be taken into account when determining the final grade for the marking period.
 * When the student is on the thresh hold of moving up to the next letter grade participation and behavior will be considered.
 * If a student has a zero for any assignment in the marking period, I will not round up, even with good behavior and participation.


 * __ Student Portfolio __**** __PARENT INITIALS:____ (10 points) **
 * Students must keep a class portfolio in which they are to keep all assignments, tests, quizzes etc. (No papers will be given out if a student loses them!)
 * The portfolio is worth 100 points and will be graded.
 * ** (NO PHOTOCOPYING MISSED ASSIGNMENTS FROM OTHER STUDENTS OR USING THEIR PORTFOLIO FOR THE TEST; THIS WILL RESULT IN A ZERO ON THE TEST FOR BOTH PARTIES INVOLVED!) **
 * The portfolio could be a three-ringed binder or a simple folder.


 * __ Absence/Make-Up __**
 * Students are responsible for making up any work due to an absence.
 * Students must approach the teacher at the beginning of class and remind him they were absent and he will inform the students on what they missed.
 * For further information refer to the student handbook.


 * __ Parent Teacher Communication __**
 * In order for your child to have a successful school year it is imperative that **WE** **work together** to stay on top of your child’s academic progress.
 * If you need to contact me, the school phone number is (570) 325-3663. My email address is **cwalkowiak@jtasd.org**
 * Furthermore, besides calling you on the telephone, I may send home progress reports in which you will have to sign and send back to school with your child.
 * ** Through a combined effort on both our parts **, your child’s school year should be a successful one.


 * Please sign and return the position paper to Mr. Walkowiak’s class with your child. (DO NOT DETACH.) **

I have received and read the information regarding my child’s history course.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _**(10 points)**

Student Signature:

__ Date: _____