U.S. History & Government
Welcome to Mr. Armstrong’s Class
Plan Period: Hr. 1
Email Address: andrewarmstrong@mooreschools.com
Web page: www.mooreschools.com/westjh
Course Description
This U.S. History & Government class is a study of Early Americans through the Civil War.
Students will study the causes of past events and their effects on shaping the present and the
future. The following is an outline of the topics we will address:
French and Indian War to Reconstruction, 1754 - 1877
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French and Indian War
American Revolution
Institutions and practices of government created during the American Revolution
American political system based on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
Economy of U.S.
Presidential Administrations during early Federal Period
U.S. Culture
Westward expansion and the effect on Native Americans
Experiences of African Americans
How the North and South differed
Civil War
Textbook
The textbook for this course is America: History of Our Nation, published by Prentice Hall. These
are brand new textbooks. You will be assigned a textbook for the year. You will be expected to
use a book cover and take exceptional care of your book.
Supplies Needed
Blue 3 ring binder, Single subject spiral notebook, textbook, notebook dividers, Pencil/Pen,
Paper, colored pencils, and Agenda
You will be expected to bring these supplies to class every day.
Late Assignments and Make-Up Work
All assignments should be turned in at the beginning of the class hour (unless given specific
instructions otherwise) to receive full credit. Assignments turned in the following day will
receive 70% credit. Students are responsible for turning in all assignments missed due to an
absence (see student handbook).
U.S. History & Government
Redo
Any assignment or test may be redone at the individual teacher's discretion. Students who
score less than 60% will be required to retake the exam AFTER the students has completed
any/all reteaching assignments. Students will need to schedule the retake with the teacher.
Extra Help
Please do not hesitate to ask for some extra help. To ensure that I will be available, please
schedule some time with me before or after school. I will make every effort to be available if
the student needs help.
Grading Policy
Grades will be weighted and broken down into the following categories:
50% Tests/Quizzes
40% Daily Work
10% Semester Exam
Extra Credit
I will assign one extra credit assignment each semester. The extra credit will be given towards
the end of each semester.
Classroom Rules
Students will be expected to follow all rules of the classroom. The general rules are as follows:
 Be on Time.
 Come to class prepared.
 Be responsible.
 Be respectful to Mr. Armstrong and each other.
 Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
 Do your best and work hard.
 Be free of excuses.
Consequences for Breaking the Rules
Consequences will be decided at the discretion of the teacher or administrator based on the
nature of the circumstances. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, lunch
detention, parent/teacher conference, behavior contract, or referral to office.
U.S. History & Government
U.S. History & Government
I have received a copy of Mrs. Armstrong's syllabus for the 2013 - 2014 school year. Please
sign and have your student place this document in their binder.
Student name: ________________________________________ Hour ___________________
Student signature: _____________________________________________________________
Parent signature: ______________________________________________________________