COURSE SYLLABUS
United States History
Teacher: Ms. Ashley Reese
Room Number: 226
School Year: 2015-2016
Textbook: Prentice Hall: US History
Textbook Price: $60.00
Phone Number: 404.802.3100
Email: ashreese@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Tutorial Day: Thursday
Tutorial Hours: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Tutorial Location: 226
Course Description:
The high school United States history course provides students with a comprehensive, intensive study
of major events and themes in United States history. Beginning with early European colonization, the
course examines major events and themes throughout United States history. The course concludes
with significant developments in the early 21st century.
A state mandated Milestone End- of- Course- Test is required in United States History (the EOC is
worth 20% of the student’s overall grade). This test is comprised of the content standards taught
throughout the semester.
Course Content Standards:
There are 25 content standards as it pertains to United States History, within the standards there are
many embedded content elements. The 25 standards are listed below:
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SSUSH1 The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century.
SSUSH2 The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed.
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American
Revolution.
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and
implementation of the United States Constitution.
SSUSH6 The student will analyze the impact of territorial expansion and population growth and the impact
of this growth in the early decades of the new nation.
SSUSH7 Students will explain the process of economic growth, its regional and national impact in the first
half of the 19th century, and the different responses to it.
SSUSH8 The student will explain the relationship between growing north-south divisions and westward
expansion.
SSUSH9 The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and
consequences of the Civil War.
SSUSH10 The student will identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.
SSUSH11 The student will describe the economic, social, and geographic impact of the growth of big
business and technological innovations after Reconstruction.
SSUSH12 The student will analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.
SSUSH13 The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive
Era.
SSUSH14 The student will explain America’s evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the
twentieth century.
SSUSH15 The student will analyze the origins and impact of U.S. involvement in World War I.
SSUSH16 The student will identify key developments in the aftermath of WW I.
SSUSH17 The student will analyze the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.
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SSUSH18 The student will describe Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal as a response to the depression and
compare the ways governmental programs aided those in need.
SSUSH19 The student will identify the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World
War II, especially the growth of the federal government.
SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United
States.
SSUSH21 The student will explain the impact of technological development and economic growth on the
United States, 1945-1975.
SSUSH22 The student will identify dimensions of the Civil Rights Movement, 1945-1970.
SSUSH23 The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments between 1945 and 1970.
SSUSH24 The student will analyze the impact of social change movements and organizations of the 1960s.
SSUSH25 The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
Course Outline:
Week 1-2:
Week 3-4:
Week 5-6:
Week 7-8:
Week 9-10:
Week 11-12:
Week 13-14:
Course Overview, Introductions, and
Jamestown (1,2)
Economic Activity of British North
America; French and Indian War (Seven
Years War) (2,3)
American Revolution (Causes, War Events,
Outcome) (3,4)
American Revolution (Causes, War Events,
Outcome) (3,4)
Articles of Confederation and Constitution
(5)
Manifest Destiny and Economic Activity in
19th Century (6,7)
North v. South tensions and Causes of
Civil War (8)
Week 19-20:
Week 21-22:
Week 23-24:
Week 25-26:
Week 27-28:
Week 29-30:
Industrial Growth and Progressive Era (12,
13)
World War I (America joins the fight,
impact on home front, major war events,
and outcome) (14, 15, 16)
Great Depression and New Deal (17, 18)
World War II (America joins the fight,
impact on home front, major war events,
and outcome) (19)
Cold War conflict, Red Scare, US combat
against Communism (20)
Technological and Economic Development
in US 1945-1975 (21)
Week 31-32:
Civil Right Movement (22)
Week 15-16:
Civil War- Major Events and Outcome (9)
Week 33-34:
Modern Politics and Modern Presidents
1945- current (23, 24, 25)
Week 17-18:
Reconstruction (10, 11)
Week 35-36:
Review for EOCT
Evaluation and Grading:
Course Components
Classwork and Participation
Homework
Lesson Quizzes
Unit Tests (or Performances)
Projects/ EOCT
TOTAL
Weights
25%
10%
20%
25%
20%
100%
Grading Scale
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-0
Not Evaluated
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Required Materials:
It is a MUST for you to have the below mentioned daily required materials. These items are needed for
you to complete the days’ activities. It is not the job of your peers or the teacher to issue daily
materials. If daily materials are repeatedly not brought to class by a student, then that individual will
receive a phone call home. If the non-compliance of having materials continues, further disciplinary
action will be requested. (Please see classroom expectations for better understanding of other possible
disciplinary actions).
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Folder w/ 2 pockets and 3 prongs or 3 ring notebook (solely for United States History)
pens and pencils
textbook
notebook paper
Other Required Materials (will be given notice, when to bring to class):
1. color pencils/ markers
2. notecards
3. rulers
4. poster board
5. glue
Classroom Expectations:
I believe all students have the ability to learn; therefore I expect all of my students to come to class
well prepared with an open mind ready to participate in the class lesson. Please understand that if a
student violates any of the following classroom rules then they will receive disciplinary action such as:
parent phone call, parent conference, “Unsatisfactory” or “Needs Improvement” markings on report
cards, teacher issued letter, or an office referral. If you do what is expected of you then you will be
successful in completing this course both academically and behaviorally.
Classroom Rules:
• BE ON TIME everyday.
• Enter the classroom quietly and sit in your desk.
• Copy down in your notebooks all objectives written on the board.
• Raise your hand if you want to be addressed.
• No talking out of turn.
• Must have permission to leave the room.
• NO CELLPHONES or electronic devices (e.g. iPods, MP3 players, etc.)
• NO CHEATING of any kind on homework, test, classwork, warm- ups, and projects!
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS.
Late Work Policy:
It is important that students are responsible and meet established due dates for assignments. Late is
defined as anytime work is submitted after the assignment has already been collected by the teacher.
Make-up and Missing Assignments:
Students with an excused absence will be expected to submit missed work on or before the third class
meeting after the absence. Pre-announced assignments are due upon return to school.
School- wide Expectations:
MASTERY LEARNING: With mastery learning, a unit of material is taught, and student
understanding is evaluated before students are able to move on to the next unit. Students who have not
shown mastery for a particular unit will receive feedback and support in reaching mastery. They may
be given practice exercises, study guides, group work or complementary resources to help them
improve and achieve mastery. Students who demonstrate mastery of the content for a particular unit
are given enrichment exercises like special projects, tasks or academic games to further or broaden
their knowledge of the material.
DEFICIENCY REPORTS: Parents and guardians are informed when students are making
unsatisfactory progress in classes. Poor performance will be reported to parents and guardians as soon
as problems are evident. Deficiency reports with plans for remediation will be written for all students
making unsatisfactory progress, and parent- guardians’ conferences must be scheduled. Unsatisfactory
grades should never come as a surprise to parents, guardians, or students. Teachers will:
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Contact parents and guardians early in the semester if academic, attendance, or behavioral
difficulties are apparent.
Notify the counselor, SST/RTI Chair, and the academy leader of serious problems that are
affecting classroom performance.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: Students wanting to participate in athletic programs governed by the
GHSA and extracurricular activities must meet eligibility requirements to participate. The Athletic
Director (and Extracurricular Activities sponsors) will collaborate with teachers to monitor and to
identify students in danger of failing courses. All faculty members will be given a master list of
students participating in extracurricular activities and athletics under the auspices of the GHSA.
I________________________ have read the United States History course syllabus for Ms. Reese’s
class. I understand the grading scale, the classroom rules, the importance of having all required
materials, and the assignment percentages of the total grade. My parents/ guardians have also read and
understand the syllabus.
Please Note: I will be on maternity leave from August 6th - October 2nd. I have created detailed lesson
plans and assignments for the students to complete under a highly- qualified substitute during my
absence. I will maintain an up- to- date grade book via Infinite Campus with the help of the substitute.
The plans and assignments I have created are in line with the curriculum standards and will provide a
seamless transition from the time I will be out until I return. Please contact me with any questions or
concerns via email: ashreese@atlanta.k12.ga.us.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature