1. US History I Syllabus
Mr. Hill
JFK HS

2. Two are true and one is false
Handout
Two are true and one is false
About me

3. Early Colonization to Reconstruction British colonies
Time Periods
Early Colonization to Reconstruction
British colonies
American Revolution
Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Early Republic
Slavery Issue
Texas Revolution and Mexican War
Civil War
Reconstruction

6. Not an English Class, but Might AS WELL BE
2 RESEARCH PROJECTS
PAGE PAPER
MINUTE PRESENTATION
1 PER MARKING PERIOD
AT LEAST 1 WRITING SAMPLE PER MP
MAJOR ASSESSMENTS
DBQ PROJECT
PRIMARY SOURCES
NOT REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT TRIVIAL KNOWLEDGE (DATES AND STATS)
LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE ARGUMENTS
LET’S PICK’EM!!!

7. “paperless” Class Pilot
What does that mean?
No printed handouts, readings, or tests
Computer generated
Do you need a notebook?
YES!
Why?
Notes
Writing assignments
Download Google Classroom App and other Google Apps

8. Approach me for things you missed Be Responsible
Attendance
Block Periods
School Wires
Approach me for things you missed
Be Responsible
Check schoolwires page/ Google Classroom
Mr. Hill's Schoolwire Page

9. Preparation
What to bring?
Pen or pencil
Collateral
Notebook

10. 90s organization

11. What do you do when you walk into class?
LOOK AT THE BOARD!!!!
There will be 3 things on the board:
1. Objective: that’s the focus of the class period
2. Warm-Up: activity to start the day
Reading, review question, primary source analysis
3. dates for tests and quizzes

12. 2 Lates = 1 Cut = 3 detentions
Tardiness
5 mins to get to class
Run a mile? C’mon man!
Consequences
2 Lates = 1 Cut = 3 detentions
4 Lates = 2 Cuts = 1 day ACS + Parent Conference
6 Lates = 3 Cuts = 2 days ACS + Loss of Credit in that subject + Parent Conference

13. LATE
Don't try it

14. The Infamous Cursing Rule
If a person uses an inappropriate word, that person will be required to write 10 sentences on a given topic or do a 3-5 minute presentation.
Failure to do so will lead to a write-up

15. Thou art a boil, a plague sore
Shakespeare Slings
Thou art a boil, a plague sore
Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon
Would thou wouldst burst!
The rankest compound of villainous smell that ever offended nostril
Poisonous bunch-backed toad!
Thou sodden-witted lord! Thou hast no more brain than I have in mine elbows
 I'll beat thee, but I would infect my hands
I am sick when I do look on thee

16. 10 questions – multiple choice
Review Quizzes
Every Friday!!!
10 questions – multiple choice
Cannot use notes, handouts, or Google!!!
Concentrated on:
Notes
HW/Classwork Assignments
readings

17. Google Classroom
We will have a multitude of assignments on Google Classroom.
It is your responsibility to know how to logon, upload required assignments on time, and use it for group assignments.
Google Classroom Login

18. Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as minor assessment
Key Terms
Each chapter
15 words
Completed before the vocabulary quiz
Counts as minor assessment

19. Can anybody define these?
LAISSEZ FAIRE
Coup d’etat
precedent
Federalism
conscription

20. Can access the book from the internet login :jfk_student
Textbook
Can access the book from the internet
login :jfk_student
password: mustangs14
Website:

21. Carpe Diem
Textbook Love

22. Make sure I sign your pass Bring your ID to swipe
Bathroom
1 person at a time
Make sure I sign your pass
Bring your ID to swipe

23. Why History?
Analytical Skills
What’s that mean?
Writing Skills
OH Baby!
Argumentative Skills
Learn to Think
Ethical Issues
Solve Problems with history
Encompasses every subject
Maps/Charts/Stock Market – Math
Books/Primary Sources/Stories – English
Innovations and their impacts – Science
Lunch!!!

24. who studied History???

25. Modern day Primary source
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
- Colin Kaepernick, 8/27/16
-What information can we literally detect from the passage?
Background info on the author
What are real world examples/ideas/events/movements that we can use that refers to the message in the passage?
Any bias?
Opinions?

26. Analyze this source

27. a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests
Contact Me
use it to:
a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests
b. setup tutoring sessions ( usually at work before 7 a.m. except Tues and Fri)
c. talk about any problems you are having in class
d. request work when absent for a prolonged period of time
e. Mail me assignments/Projects