Find a friend or/buddy in one of my 4 U.S. History classes that you can call if you miss class. **HINT** This will save you – trust me J
GRADING BREAKDOWN:GRADES:
Class workEarn it to get it
(notebook, DQ’s, Unit Test, etc)70%A’s90.00% on up
Essay Paper 5%B’s80.00%-89.99%
DOI Memorization 5%C’s70.00%-79.99%
Final20%D’s60.00%-69.99%
Fail 59.99% or less
NOTEBOOK:
You will create an interactive student notebook throughout the course.This will be a record of your learning and experiences and will hold most of your work (class work, home work, notes, DQ’s, and returned Tests).It will become your LIFE LINE and study guide & it’s worth most of your grade (70%).Be sure to bring it to class daily.I will check and grade it periodically – usually around Unit Test time.
HOMEWORK/READING:
Homework isn’t too bad – there will almost always be reading and often some other small assignment that you’ll do in your notebook (e.g. read the chapter and write/define 6 vocab words).Some days you will get time in class to complete your homework.
**HINT**READ THE BOOK!
DQ’S (Daily Quizzes):
There will be Daily Quizzes (DQ’s) on the reading and/or other assigned topic.These are short and will end up being approximately 15% of your grade – part of Class work. **HINT** READ THE BOOK!
DQ PASS:
From time to time, as a reward or incentive, I may give out a DQPass.Use this whenever you want – to excuse yourself from the Daily Quiz.
UNIT TESTS:
There will be one test at the end of every unit.We have 7 units in Fall and 6 in the spring.The Unit Test is equal in points to the class work for that unit.Together the comprise the other 55% of your grade - Class work.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (DOI):
You will be required to memorize a portion of the preamble of the Declaration of Independence and tell it to Mrs. Jumper.You will receive the handout on this the first week of class.This is due anytime before Finals in December and is worth 5% of your grade.
ESSAY:
You will be asked to complete one essay for 5% of your grade.
The topics will be U.S.A. focused and are from the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and the Veteran’s Fleet Reserve, as a part of their annual fall student essay contests.Your essay could be recognized for a cash award locally and possibly a college scholarship on the national level.
FINAL:
The Final is during Finals Week.You will receive a study guide that you can work together with your friends on.Together they equal 20% of your grade; the study guide 5%, and the Final 15%.
LATE WORK:
Late work is not accepted.
ABSENCES:
1.You will have 2 class periods grace time to turn in anything that was due. (except the DOI, Essay and Tests)
2.Find out (from buddy or website) class work that was done – get notes if appropriate from buddy.Copies of all worksheets, handouts, etc. are located in designated area in classroom.
3.DQ not required on 1st day back – your choice
4.Unit Test Day, even if it’s 1st day back, is still required to be taken
MAKEUP TESTS:
YOU are responsible for scheduling makeup tests during office hours or by appointment.Unit Tests must be made up within one week.
EXTRA CREDIT (XC):
EXTRA is not REPLACEMENT credit – that means that XC will ONLY help your grade if all other work is completed.[DQ’s are excepted on the days you are absent]
Earn the XC throughout the semester
Earn up to 10% max XC on top of final percentage points.
See Website for details on how to earn this…………
OTHER STUFF:
*Electronics:Not allowed in class
*Field Trips:I only authorize if your grade is a C- or better
*Spring Semester:The grading breakdown will change – you will be given an addendum syllabus in January.
*Movies:We may watch clips from various movies and/or shows to highlight a unit we will be studying.If we have time, we may be able to show one entirely – but no promises & no “R” movies.Some of the movies we might use include John Adams (HBO miniseries), Glory (edited version), Good Night/Good Luck, Cinderella Man, the Great Debaters, All the President’s Men, Manchurian Candidate (1962), etc..
SEMESTER AGENDA by UNIT:
This course is based on the History Alive textbook by TCI – and in conjunction with CA State 11th Grade U.S. History Standards. The focus of 11th Grade U.S. History is primarily the 20th Century.
Feb:U.S. Economy – 20th Century (various Chapters)
U.S. Foreign Relations – 20th Century (various Chapters)
Mar:Civil Rights (Chpt 44-47)
Contemporary Issues (Chpt 48-60)
Apr:Review, Star Test
May:Culminating Project
The Star Spangled Banner
Composed by Francis Scott Key
"In Defense of FortMcHenry", September 20, 1814
Congress proclaimed it the U.S. National Anthem in 1931
1. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
4. O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,
Between their lov'd homes and the war's desolation;
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us as a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Mrs. J’s
RULES TO LIVE BY
#1 – Respect yourself, your peers and Mrs. J
#2 – Come to class prepared
#3 – Do your Best!
If you follow these – we’re good!
Misbehavior – Don’t
But on those days you feel compelled to waste everyone’s time - increasing consequences will apply: verbal warning, time out of class, owe time after class, extra work assigned (I WILL do this), sent to office, detention, in-house and so forth.Please refer to your student handbook for the more drastic consequences.[By the way – foul language is NOT allowed – watch your manners – it shows good character]
Mrs. J’s
COMMUNICATION TO PARENTS
As you know -- your involvement is an important part of your child’s success in school.I’m a big believer in communication.I will keep the Aeries Gradebook and my class website current.I will also contact you with any concerns or outstanding comments.Please email, call or come by to see me with any questions or concerns you may have.
You’re always welcome to drop by the class at any time.Just be sure to sign in at the front office first.[Of course I may put you to work in some way J]
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