Course Syllabus

American History 

Mr. Hollingsworth

Room 118

Spring 2022

 

The standards and objectives in the American History course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. Despite there being a different overall focus for each subsequent course, students will explore the content through the following lenses: inquiry; behavioral sciences; civics and government; economics; geography; and history. As students develop cognitively, these lenses become more focused based on the grade-level content and disciplinary thinking skills. The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election (i.e. 2020, 2024, etc.).The state of North Carolina has designed the American History curriculum to help students develop the necessary thinking skills to detect trends, analyze movements, and comprehend the events required to understand our nation’s history. THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Class time is limited and every moment must be used for learning. Student disruptions WILL NOT be tolerated. Students are expected to observe and abide by the rules in this syllabus.

Class Rules

 

1. Respect yourself and those around you

Students are expected to follow all rules in the Student Code of Conduct manual, and are also expected to behave as adults. There will be no toleration for behavior, speech, activity or conduct that is disrespectful. Be civil and courteous to your teacher and classmates. TAUNTING, BULLYING, HORSEPLAY, and FIGHTING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE.

 

2. Be prepared for class

Come to class everyday with all required materials (textbooks, paper, pencil, etc.) for this class. Coming to class unprepared is unacceptable, and the student will be marked tardy. Being in the room does not make you on time. Any student not in their assigned seat and working on the daily Warm Up activity when the bell rings will be marked tardy.

 

3. Follow all instructions in an orderly manner

Students are expected to listen to their teacher and follow all directions given in class. If you have a question or need an instruction clarified, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

 

4. Do not distract or interfere with your classmates’ learning

The classroom is a place for learning, NOT for socializing, texting, grooming, sleeping, playing, eating, or any other sort of behavior that disrupts the learning process. THERE IS TO BE ABSOLUTELY NO  UNAUTHORIZED CELL- PHONE USE OF ANY SORT IN CLASS. Any cell phones seen by the teacher can and will be confiscated. When students engage in these (or other) distracting activities, they are not only hindering their own learning, but also the learning of their fellow students. Students are expected to remain focused on the task at hand.

 

5. Be HONEST

Cheating WILL NOT be tolerated. Forms of cheating may include, but are not limited to: using another student’s work as one‘s own, sneaking answers or using “cheat sheets,” using a cell phone to look up answers, communicating answers to other students, plagiarizing (copying) someone else's work and calling it your own,  or any other dishonest attempt to obtain information or answers to an assignment.  Anyone caught cheating will receive a grade of “0” on that assignment and will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action, as outlined in the Code of Conduct.

 

Consequences

See your BHS student handbook for appropriate consequences for violation of class and/or school rules.

 

Class Procedures

 

• Enter the classroom quietly and begin answering the Warm Up posted on the front board.
• Raise your hand and wait to be recognized to speak.
• Remain in your seat unless told otherwise.
• Remain focused on the task assigned.
• Do not pack up or leave the class until dismissed. Remember - the teacher dismisses you, not the bell.

 

 

Materials Needed for Class

 

• CHARGED Chromebook 
• Textbook and other source materials (textbook will be provided on canvas
• Notebook or loose-lined paper for note-taking 
• A separate Notebook for Warm-Up Activities
• Pencils or pens (BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY)

Homework and Late Work Policy

• All assignments MUST be submitted on time as assigned. 
• Assignments that are turned in after 11:59 pm on the due date will be considered LATE and recorded in PowerSchool. 
• Students that turn in a completed assignment after the initial due date will receive a 5 point deduction per day for every day the assignment is late. (Example: 5 points - 1 day late, 10 points - 2 days late, 25 points - 5 days late).  
• Once the assignment has been turned in, it will be graded. The grade will be recorded in PowerSchool but LATE will still be indicated and the appropriate points will be deducted from the raw score based on the above rule. 

Grades and Grading

 

A: 100-90  B: 89-80 C: 79-70  D: 69-60 F: 59 and below

• Grades will be calculated as follows:

  • Homework/Classwork - 40%
  • Quizzes - 30%
  • Tests - 30%

 

There is no special approach or formula to doing well in this class. Completing in-class work, taking notes, and studying each night are the keys to success in this class. It is YOUR responsibility to pass this course. I put forth 100% effort each day, I expect the same in return. 

 

Attendance/Tardy Policy

The 2021-2022 Attendance Policy requires all students to miss no more than 5 class meetings per course.

The following is our new SCHOOL WIDE POLICY: Students are expected to be in the classroom (passed the door frame) when the bell begins to ring. 

• 1st Violation -  Verbal Warning
• 2nd Violation - Verbal Warning
• 3rd Violation -  Verbal Warning and Parent Contact by Classroom Teacher 
• 4th Violation -  Verbal Warning and Parent Contact by Classroom Teacher 
• 5th Violation -  1 period ASO & Parent Contact by Classroom Teacher
• 6th Violation -  1 period ASO & Parent Contact by Classroom Teacher
• 7th Violation -  1 full day of ASO & Parent Contact by Classroom Teacher
• 8th Violation -  2 full days of ASO & referral to administration
• 9th Violation -  3 full days ASO & Parent Contact by Administrator 
• 10th Violation - 2 days of Out-of-School Suspension
• Additional Violations - Administrator Referral, further disciplinary actions

 

Instructional Technology

This class utilizes Canvas and Google Chromebooks to provide resources for students (digital copy of the book, notes, projects, rubrics, reminders, etc). Each student will receive an invite to the site within the first week of classes in their school email. Be sure to check this site daily. Canvas will be the main mode of communication for this class outside of in class communication.

The majority of assignments for this class will be turned in on canvas as well.

 

Questions

Any student should feel free to ask me for help. If there are questions about a topic discussed in class, an assignment, please ask. Also, check Canvas for information and updates about our class. If you wish to contact me directly, my e-mail address is maxhollingsworth@fcschools.net.

 

Office Hours: As requested