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American History I

Mr. Lewis – Fall 2019

Email: bradleylewis@fcschools.net

Course Overview:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines the political, economic, social and cultural growth of America from the Pre-Columbian Period and to the Era of Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on understanding major historical developments and the impact of these developments on contemporary American society and the individual. The skills of acquiring, organizing, and applying knowledge of American History are refined at this level with an emphasis on higher order thinking skills. Students further develop interpersonal skills through small group activities and class participation. The students will also be examined at the end of the semester with the American History 1 NCFE (North Carolina Final Exam). I am looking forward to working with each of you this year. I hold high expectations for all of my students and I expect each of you to succeed and grow on both academic and personal levels.

Materials:

  • 3 Ring Binder
  • Notebook Paper
  • Pens, pencils, colored pencils
  • Bring your charged Chromebook to class every day. - We will be using Canvas often. If you do not have your Chromebook ready to use, you will receive points off for any assignments turned in late.

Classroom Rules:

  1. Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
  2. Do not speak while others are speaking. This includes the teacher and other students.
  3. Be responsible. Come to class each day on time with all materials and assignments.
  4. Follow all rules and guidelines in the school’s code of conduct.
  5. Cellphone use is prohibited during class. In case of emergencies, Parents/Guardians may call the school to get in touch with students.

Consequences for Infractions:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Parent contact
  3. In school suspension

*Severe infractions will result in immediate referral to administration. *

Grading:
Tests and Projects                                    50%

Quizzes                                                     30%

Classwork and Homework                        20%

 

Missing and Late Work:

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and make up missed work. Students may obtain any missing work on the course’s Canvas page. A student has two days to make up work for every one day missed. Turning in assignments late will result in a 30 percent deduction (for example, a project that would be a 96 would then become a 67 if it was turned in late). Failure to turn in missing or late work will result in a zero.

Assignments/Online Discussions:

Students are responsible for keeping up with their work and turning in assignments in a timely manner. Students will be expected to complete in-class projects and online discussions. The vast majority of our work will be done through Canvas so be sure to check the course page regularly.

Contact Information:

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information below:

  • Phone: 919-494-2332 Ext. 273
  • Email: bradleylewis@fcschools.net

PARENTS/GUARDIANS – if you have any questions please feel free to email me anytime at bradleylewis@fcschools.net. I will get back to you within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend

 

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