Teacher Mr. Distel
Room B211
685-4939 (ext.1211)
distelg@rocori.k12.mn.us
Contemporary US History 1
Initial Two Terms
Welcome to Contemporary US History 1. This course is designed to introduce students to the “Cold War”
era of our history. Students will investigate the Truman Era, Korean War, decade of the 1950’s, JFK, the
Civil Rights movement, and the administration of Lyndon Johnson, along with other cultural, political and
economic concepts associated with this era.
Numerous methods of instruction will be incorporated including lecture, group work, inquiry, video,
readings, and project research.
GRADING
The grade scale will be 90% -100%= A, 80% -89%= B, 70% -79%= C, 60% -69%= D, 59%= F. Pluses
and minuses will be 2% points from the upper and lower limits of a grade. The two terms will be averaged
resulting in a final grade. No comprehensive final exam will be given. Grades will be based on student
performance in the following areas; tests, quiz’s, writing assignments, group assignments, study guides,
and terms. Student performance will be communicated to each student in a timely manner. Extra credit
will be granted after the first term to students in the D to F range if the student so chooses. They must ask
the instructor for this opportunity.
CHEATING
Cheating will not be tolerated. The instructor will follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is necessary in order to do well in this class. When absent, it is the student’s
responsibility to talk with the teacher concerning the day(s) they were absent.
HOMEWORK
All homework assignments are posted weekly on the front board. No late work will be accepted unless the
student has been absent or has a situation out of their control. The instructor will have final say concerning
each situation.
RULES
1. Treat others how you would like to be treated.
2. Use things how they are intended to be used.
 Pop, water, and food are allowed in room B211
HELPFUL HINTS
1. Come to class prepared
2. Be on time