Grosse Pointe South High School Mr. Slone United States History Class

Welcome to U.S. History Class Mr. Slone 2004/2005 Basic Ideas to follow: -Respect others -Be on time-School Tardy/Absence Policy followed -Bring all necessary materials to classroom, I will not loan out pencil or book, etc. -No food or beverage -No hats! -NO EXCUSED LATE work accepted -Excessive tardies will be dealt with. -Unexcused absences will be dealt with.

COURSE OBJECTIVE A student in this class is to develop a thoughtful sense of historical events and how these events impact on current world happenings. The student will be able to demonstrate his or her learning in a multitude of ways, ensuring an accurate measure of knowledge and gained understanding. ** Some chapters will be dealt with more comprehensively than others. Time, subject matter, and interest will play an important role in the study of particular topics.

Academic Expectations Homework approximately 2 to 4 times a week. Need to bring book, notebook, writing utensil to class everyday. Text: Bowes, Greenblatt, and Jordan. The Americans: A History. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin Co., 1996.

Grading Scale Grading: Regular class attendance, completion of all work on time, participation in class discussions and mastery of the required material are essential for a student to receive a passing grade.

Grades and Scoring Ten Week Final Grade ~1/3 Daily Assignments1st (3 rd ) Quarter40% ~1/3 tests2nd (4 th ) Quarter40% ~1/3 projects Straight points given, then totaled! (Keep track yourself!) Final Exam each Semester= 20% Total= 100% grade

Extra Credit for United States History Extra Credit (at teacher’s discretion) will be given for every unit covered in class. Extra Credit WILL benefit students at end of each marking period.

Units Covered Units Covered In U.S. History

Units In United States History CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION

Units in United States History THE WEST IMMIGRATION AND INDUSTRY

Units Of United States History PROGRESSIVE PERIOD WORLD WAR ONE

Units Of United States History ROARING TWENTIES THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Units Of United States History WORLD WAR TWO FABULOUS FIFTIES

Units Of United States History REVOLUTION 1960’s 1970’s…….

Units Of United States History 1980’s, 1990’s, & DAWN OF A NEW CENTUTRY