1. US History II Syllabus
Mr. Hill
JFK-Iselin HS

2. Late 19th century to the 1970s Progressivism World War I
Time Periods
Late 19th century to the 1970s
Progressivism
World War I
Great Depression
New Deal
World War II
Cold War
the 1960s
Vietnam War

3. Not an English Class, but Might AS WELL BE - FIND INFO ON SCHOOLWIRES PAGE
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

4. 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

5. 10 questions – multiple choice Cannot use notes or handouts
Review Quizzes
Every Friday!!!
10 questions – multiple choice
Cannot use notes or handouts
Concentrated on:
Notes
HW/Classwork Assignments
Readings

6. Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as 2 HW grades (40 points)
Key Terms
Each chapter
Up to 15 words
Completed before the vocabulary quiz
Counts as 2 HW grades (40 points)

7. 3 homework assignments each week
Check School Wires if absent/ forgot HW
I WILL COLLECT HW THAT IS LATE

8. Can access the book from the internet You will be given a username
Textbook
Brand new
Can access the book from the internet
You will be given a username
Website:

9. 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

10. School Wires – Activities,HW Email Approach me for things you missed
Attendance
Block Periods
School Wires – Activities,HW
Approach me for things you missed
Be Responsible

11. 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