1. Welcome To U.S. HISTORY II

2. How to contact me or learn more about our class activities Email: jkricheldorf@bedford.k12.va.us School Phone: 434-525-6630 Sharpschool Webpage log on to the Forest Middle School website and find my name under “faculty webpages”

3. What will the students learn in U.S. History Part II? *Begin at Reconstruction after Civil War 1865 and continue through eras and events such as: Industrialization and Urbanization Spanish American War World War I The Great Depression World War II Korean and Vietnam Conflicts Cold War Current Events

4. What will you need for U.S. History class? Composition Notebook Pocket Folder Pencils / erasers / pens Glue stick / scissors / highlighters Dry erase markers for student use on white boards These are listed on your supply List

5. HISTORY Interactive Notebook Completed in class Is a study tool Has examples Is helpful when completing homework

6. History Homework Homework, or independent practice, will mostly be to complete any unfinished classwork OR study for quizzes and tests. Reminders will be written on Homework board in the classroom & posted on my webpage. Graded, and for each day late, 10 points are deducted per school policy You can help your child by checking over his / her homework for completion & spot checking for accuracy

7. Textbooks Textbooks will be assigned in class next week and will be kept at home throughout the school year.

8. HISTORY ASSESSMENTS Grades will be assigned based on the Bedford County Schools Grading Policy: 40% Formative =What are we doing to make sure you are learning the material? Student scores on class work, homework, 5-minute checks, teacher-led activities, group activities 60% Summative =What are we doing to show that you know the material? Student scores on quizzes, tests & projects

9. How to contact me or learn more about our class activities Email: jkricheldorf@bedford.k12.va.us School Phone: 434-525-6630 Sharpschool Webpage log on to the Forest Middle School website and find my name under “faculty webpages”