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AMERICAN HISTORY II  - Spring 2019

Coach Ray

donnieray@fcschools.net

 

American History II – Spring, 2019

Franklinton High School

Coach Ray – Room 738

 

Parents and students:

             I am pleased to welcome you to Franklinton High School and to American History II which is a comprehensive look at our founding principles.  American History II will begin with the life after Reconstruction and will continue until present day. Students will learn the economics behind the founding of our great country and key concepts from the; Settling of the West, WWI, WWII, Civil Rights and much more. American History II will have an NCFE (North Carolina Final Exam) which will comprise 20% of the final grade; students will be expected to perform at a high level throughout the semester. Because of this we will be need to be focused and begin class with a GREAT ATTITUDE.  I will do everything in my power to make the class informative and entertaining in order for the students to fully succeed in American History II and their remaining years at Franklinton High School.  If you ever have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress or just want to see how your child is doing please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Materials:

             Three Ring Binder

              Pen (Blue or Black) or Pencils

             Composition Notebook

     Grading Procedures for each Six Weeks:              Semester Final Grade:

             Test:                                        50%                 First Nine Weeks:                   40%

            Quizzes:                                  30%                 Second Nine Weeks:               40%

            Homework/Classwork:           20%                 NCFE - Final Exam                20%

            Total:                                       100%                                                               100%

      Classroom Rules:

            BE RESPECTFUL

                        To the teacher, fellow classmates.

                        Treat people as you want to be treated

            BE RESPONSIBLE

                        Take responsibility for your actions (NO EXCUSES)

                        Be on time

                        Be prepared

                        Be ready to work hard and succeed

Classroom Consequences:

            Please see Franklinton High School Student Handbook.    

Students will be required to participate daily in class discussions, group work, individual work and all projects.

DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED – PLEASE READ THE DRESS CODE IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK OR ASK A TEACHER OR ADMINSTRATOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

Homework: There will not be very much homework, however all homework must be turned in the next day or you will receive a zero (0).

Missed work:  If you miss any days of class YOU will be RESPONSIBLE for getting any materials that were missed and any assignments missed. 

Electronic devices are only allowed when permitted by me for educational purposes only.

Contact Information:

            Coach Donnie Ray

            Planning (Office Hours): 4^th Block – 1:15pm – 2:45pm

            Email: donnieray@fscschools.net

            Phone: 919-494-2332 x238