Advanced Placement United States History
Mr. Noble - Room 202
Course Description: Advanced Placement United States History is designed to provide students
with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and
materials in American history. This two semester course prepares students for intermediate and
advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to a full-year introductory
college course, as well as, prepare students to take the National Advanced Placement United States
History exam in the month of May of each year. Students may earn college credit depending on the
results of the examination.
A basic chronological approach with an emphasis on dominate themes or strands which permeate the
history of the United States will be employed to survey the history of the United States from the
colonial period to the present time period. Students will assess historical materials and develop
interpretations and conclusions for presentation in essay form. The general format of the class will
include lecture/discussion, seminar discussion, and audio-visual items.
Prerequisite: Minimum 3.0 GPA or Approval of the instructor.
Anticipated Expenses: Advanced Placement exam fee.
Credit Earned: 1 unit – full year course
Thematic Learning Objectives
While the course follows a narrative structure supported by the textbook and audiovisual materials,
the following seven themes described in the AP U.S. History Course and Exam Description are
woven throughout each unit of study:
1. Identity (ID)
2. Work, Exchange, and Technology (WXT)
3. Peopling (PEO)
4. Politics and Power (POL)
5. America in the World (WOR)
6. Environment and Geography (ENV)
7. Ideas, Beliefs, and Culture (CUL)
Historical Thinking Skills
These skills reflect the tasks of professional historians. While learning to master these tasks, AP U.S.
History students act as “apprentice historians.”
Chronological Reasoning
• Historical Causation
• Patterns of Continuity and Change Over Time
• Periodization
Comparison and Contextualization
• Comparison
• Contextualization
Crafting Historical Arguments from Historical Evidence
• Historical Argumentation
• Appropriate Use of Historical Evidence
Historical Interpretation and Synthesis
• Interpretation
• Synthesis
Course Overview:
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization (Chapters 1-4)
Unit 2: Colonial Life and the American Revolution (Chapters 5-7)
Unit 3: The Constitution and Early United States (Chapters 8, 9,11)
Unit 4: The Developing Regions of The United States (Chapters 10, 12)
Unit 5: Expansion and Social Changes (Chapters 13-14)
Unit 6: The Civil War and Reconstruction (Chapters 15-17)
SEMESTER 2
Unit 7: Western Expansion and Industrialization (Chapters 18-19)
Unit 8: Imperialism and the Progressive Age (Chapters 20-21)
Unit 9: World War I and the Roaring 20s (Chapters 22-23)
Unit 10: The Great Depression and New Deal (Chapter 24)
Unit 11: World War II (Chapter 25)
Unit 12: Cold War and 1950s Society (Chapters 26-27)
Unit 13: Civil Rights, Vietnam, and Social Change (Chapters 28-29)
Unit 14: Move Towards Modern America (Chapters 30-31)
Advanced Placement United States History Test: Friday, May 8
Course Materials:
Traditional Textbook Faragher, John Mack, et al. Out of Many: A History of the American People: AP Edition. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. 2011.
Primary and Secondary Resources Bailey, Thomas A., and David M. Kennedy, eds. The American Spirit. 11th ed. 2 vols. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Co., 2006.
Madaras, Larry, and James M. Sorelle, eds. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in
American History. 10th ed. Guilford, Conn.: Dushkin Publishing Group, 2003
Handouts From Out of Many: Document Workbook: Various Articles and Primary Source Documents
including journal entries, newspaper articles, songs, literature excerpts, speeches, etc.
Course Assessment Breakdown:
40% - Daily Work (worksheets, section reviews, vocabulary, outlines, group work, etc.)
30% - Writing and Research (essays, DBQs, research papers, oral presentations, quizzes, etc.)
30% - Unit Tests
Term grade will count as 80% of your Final Grade. Semester exam will count as the other 20%.
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93.5-100
92.5-93.49
90.5-92.49
84.5-90.49
83.5-84.49
81.5-83.49
73.5-81.49
72.5-73.49
70.5-72.49
65.5-70.49
64.5-65.49
Below 64.5
Make Up Work Policy:
Excused Absences - For each day a student is absent, one day will be given to make up the work
missed (up to three days). If you are absent on the day of a previously assigned test, you will be
required to make the test up on the day you return. If you are absent on the day we review for a test,
you will still be required to take the test on the assigned day, or on the day you return. Assignments
should be gathered during homeroom or before or after school.
Late Work Policy:
Assignments turned in late will be penalized 50%. If your assignment is not turned in when I
collect papers it will be considered late.
Unexcused Absence - Any work missed due to an unexcused absence will be marked as a zero. You
will not be allowed to make up this work for credit. It is your responsibility to obtain information on
class discussions and/or notes you may have missed.
Tardy (Late To Class) Policy:
Students will be allowed two unexcused tardies per semester. Detentions will be assigned for each
tardy after the second.
Classroom Rules
1. Bring All Book and Materials to Class
2. Textbooks must have a book cover and are not to have any papers stored inside.
3. Raise Hand, Wait For Permission to Speak
4. Stay In Your Seat Unless You Have Permission To Do Otherwise
5. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects To Yourself
6. Respect Others - Especially During In Class Discussions, Debates, and Readings
7. All Galena High School Rules Will Be In Effect (Found in Student Handbook)
Consequences
1. Warning
2. You will be held after class to discuss the situation.
3. Repeated disruptions will result in an in-class detention, a phone call home, or referral to office.
Severe Disruption: Immediately to the Principal’s Office
Classroom Procedures
Beginning Class: Each day when you come into class there will be an assignment posted on the
board. You should immediately begin work. The classroom should be quiet until everyone completes
this assignment. We start class the same way every day: Quiet and On Task!
If you are not in your seat when the bell rings you will be considered tardy. Setting your
books down and going to the bathroom will not be allowed unless you return to your seat
before the bell rings. Do not ask permission to go to the bathroom or get a drink before the
bell. Permission will not be given.
If You Are Late: Go directly to your seat. Do not interrupt class. Do not come to me. I will come to
you to check your admit and catch you up.
If You Have Been Absent: You should see me BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING
HOMEROOM if you have been absent. Class time will not be spent on makeup work. Missed
worksheets, notes, assignments will be kept in your class folder near on the filing cabinet near my
desk.
When You Need To Ask A Question: Raise your hand.
Responding to Questions: Always raise your hand if you would like to answer a question posed by
the teacher. Never blurt out comments or answers. If someone is called on to answer a question
LET THEM ANSWER IT. Don’t whisper, don’t correct, don’t make comments.
If You Need To Leave Your Seat: Raise your hand. I will come to you. This applies to any action
that would require you to leave your seat (i.e. sharpen a pencil, blow your nose, throw something
away, etc.).
Class Discussions: Class discussions are an important part of all Social Studies classes. We will
discuss ideas and events frequently. You should raise your hand when you would like to speak. Do
not interrupt another speaker. Do not blurt out comments. Be respectful of other peoples thoughts
and opinions. You do not have to agree with someone’s viewpoints but you will not make fun of, or
put down someone because of their comments. If you violate this policy then you will be excluded
from class discussions.
If There Is An Intercom Announcement: We will immediately be quiet upon hearing an
announcement. There should be no talking. If a question is asked over the intercom, only the
teacher responds.
If You Finish Early:
1. Complete overnight reading assignment.
2. Complete overdue work.
3. Work quietly at your desk.
4. Do not talk - If you are talking you will be given something to do.
End Of Period Dismissal: Stay in your seat each day until I dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss
class. Your teacher dismisses class. Do not begin putting your books or assignments away until you
are given permission to do so. I will let you know when we are done for the day.
Textbooks: Textbooks are school property and should be treated with care. Do not throw, drop, or
slam books into your locker. All damage will result in a fee at the end of the semester. DO NOT USE
YOUR TEXTBOOK AS A FOLDER! IF PAPERS ARE FOUND INSIDE YOUR BOOK YOU WILL
BE SUBJECT TO THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE
YOUR TEXTBOOK COVERED BY MONDAY OF WEEK 2.
American Government
Mr. Noble - Room 202
Course Description:
This course is a required one-semester course for every student in order to pass high school. It will
cover a detailed look at the Federal Constitution, State Constitution, and different types of local
governments. Attempts will be made to compare our political system with that of a number of major
countries of the world.
Course Overview:
Unit 1: Principles of Government
Unit 2: Origins of American Government and the Constitution
Unit 3: Federalism
Unit 4: The Electoral Process and Political Behavior
Unit 5: The Three Branches of U.S. Government
Unit 6: State Constitution and Local Government
Unit 7: Comparative Government
Unit 8: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Supplies Needed:
Textbook – Magruder’s American Government
One Subject Notebook
Folder
Course Assessment Breakdown:
Your grade for the term will be broken down as follows 35% - Daily Work (worksheets, section reviews, group work, etc.)
30% - Projects/Essays (essays, research papers, presentations, portfolios, quizzes, etc.)
35% - Tests
Term grade will count as 80% of your Final Grade. Semester exam will count as the other 20%.
Grading Scale:
A
93.5-100
A92.5-93.49
B+
90.5-92.49
B
84.5-90.49
B83.5-84.49
C+
81.5-83.49
C
73.5-81.49
C72.5-73.49
D+
70.5-72.49
D
65.5-70.49
D64.5-65.49
F
Below 64.5
Make Up Work Policy:
Excused Absences - For each day a student is absent, one day will be given to make up the work
missed (up to three days). If you are absent on the day of a previously assigned test, you will be
required to make the test up on the day you return. If you are absent on the day we review for a test,
you will still be required to take the test on the assigned day, or on the day you return. Assignments
should be gathered during homeroom or before or after school.
Tardy (Late To Class) Policy:
Students will be allowed two unexcused tardies per semester. Detentions will be assigned for each
tardy after the second.
Late Work Policy:
Assignments turned in late will be penalized 50%. If your assignment is not turned in when I
collect papers it will be considered late.
Unexcused Absence - Any work missed due to an unexcused absence will be marked as a zero. You
will not be allowed to make up this work for credit. It is your responsibility to obtain information on
class discussions and/or notes you may have missed.
Classroom Rules
1. Bring All Book and Materials to Class
2. Textbooks must have a book cover and are not to have any papers stored inside.
3. Raise Hand, Wait For Permission to Speak
4. Stay In Your Seat Unless You Have Permission To Do Otherwise
5. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects To Yourself
6. Respect Others - Especially During In Class Discussions, Debates, and Readings
7. All Galena High School Rules Will Be In Effect (Found in Student Handbook)
Consequences
1. Warning
2. You will be held after class to discuss the situation.
3. Repeated disruptions will result in an in-class detention, a phone call home, or referral to office.
Severe Disruption: Immediately to the Principal’s Office
Classroom Procedures
Beginning Class: Each day when you come into class there will be an assignment posted on the
board. You should immediately begin work. The classroom should be quiet until everyone completes
this assignment. We start class the same way every day: Quiet and On Task!
If you are not in your seat when the bell rings you will be considered tardy. Setting your
books down and going to the bathroom will not be allowed unless you return to your seat
before the bell rings. Do not ask permission to go to the bathroom or get a drink before the
bell. Permission will not be given.
If You Are Late: Go directly to your seat. Do not interrupt class. Do not come to me. I will come to
you to check your admit and catch you up.
If You Have Been Absent: You should see me BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING
HOMEROOM ON THE DAY YOU RETURN if you have been absent. Class time will not be spent on
makeup work or tests. If you must make up a test you should arrange to take it before or after school
or during homeroom.
When You Need To Ask A Question: Raise your hand.
Responding to Questions: Always raise your hand if you would like to answer a question posed by
the teacher. Never blurt out comments or answers. If someone is called on to answer a question
LET THEM ANSWER IT. Don’t whisper, don’t correct, don’t make comments.
If You Need To Leave Your Seat: Raise your hand. I will come to you. This applies to any action
that would require you to leave your seat (i.e. sharpen a pencil, blow your nose, throw something
away, etc.).
Class Discussions: Class discussions are an important part of all Social Studies classes. We will
discuss ideas and events frequently. You should raise your hand when you would like to speak. Do
not interrupt another speaker. Do not blurt out comments. Be respectful of other peoples thoughts
and opinions. You do not have to agree with someone’s viewpoints but you will not make fun of, or
put down someone because of their comments. If you violate this policy then you will be excluded
from class discussions.
If There Is An Intercom Announcement: We will immediately be quiet upon hearing an
announcement. There should be no talking. If a question is asked over the intercom, only the
teacher responds.
If You Finish Early:
1. Complete overnight reading assignment.
2. Complete overdue work.
3. Work quietly at your desk.
4. Do not talk - If you are talking you will be given something to do.
End Of Period Dismissal: Stay in your seat each day until I dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss
class. Your teacher dismisses class. Do not begin putting your books or assignments away until you
are given permission to do so. I will let you know when we are done for the day.
Textbooks: Textbooks are school property and should be treated with care. Do not throw, drop, or
slam books into your locker. All damage will result in a fee at the end of the semester. DO NOT USE
YOUR TEXTBOOK AS A FOLDER! IF PAPERS ARE FOUND INSIDE YOUR BOOK YOU WILL
BE SUBJECT TO THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE
YOUR TEXTBOOK COVERED BY MONDAY OF WEEK 2.
United States History II: The 1900s to World War II
Mr. Noble - Room 202
Course Description:
This course will begin with an overview of the 1920’s and 1930’s leading up to the causes of the 1929
stock market collapse. The Depression and New Deal programs will be covered. The events that led
to World War II will be presented and analyzed and a comprehensive unit on World War II and the
Holocaust will be included. An overview of postwar America and the beginnings of the Cold War,
including the Red Scare and Korean War, will be examined in the final unit.
Course Overview:
Intro: U.S. Historical review – Early 20th century through World War I
Unit 1: The Roaring 20s
Unit 2: The Great Depression
Unit 3: The New Deal
Unit 4: World War II
Unit 5: The Holocaust and 20th Century Genocides
Unit 6: Postwar Politics and the Beginning of the Cold War
Supplies Needed:
Textbook – Prentice Hall United States History
One Subject Notebook
Folder
Course Assessment Breakdown:
Your grade for the term will be broken down as follows 35% - Daily Work (worksheets, section reviews, group work, etc.)
30% - Projects (essays, research papers, oral and visual presentations, portfolios, etc.)
35% - Quizzes and Tests
Term grade will count as 80% of your Final Grade. Semester exam will count as the other 20%.
Grading Scale:
A
93.5-100
A92.5-93.49
B+
90.5-92.49
B
84.5-90.49
B83.5-84.49
C+
81.5-83.49
C
73.5-81.49
C72.5-73.49
D+
70.5-72.49
D
65.5-70.49
D64.5-65.49
F
Below 64.5
Make Up Work Policy:
Excused Absences - For each day a student is absent, one day will be given to make up the work
missed (up to three days). If you are absent on the day of a previously assigned test, you will be
required to make the test up on the day you return. If you are absent on the day we review for a test,
you will still be required to take the test on the assigned day, or on the day you return. Assignments
should be gathered during homeroom or before or after school.
Late Work Policy:
Assignments turned in late will be penalized 50%. If your assignment is not turned in when I
collect papers it will be considered late.
Unexcused Absence - Any work missed due to an unexcused absence will be marked as a zero. You
will not be allowed to make up this work for credit. It is your responsibility to obtain information on
class discussions and/or notes you may have missed.
Tardy (Late To Class) Policy:
Students will be allowed two unexcused tardies per semester. Detentions will be assigned for each
tardy after the second.
Classroom Rules
1. Bring All Book and Materials to Class
2. Textbooks must have a book cover and are not to have any papers stored inside.
3. Raise Hand, Wait For Permission to Speak
4. Stay In Your Seat Unless You Have Permission To Do Otherwise
5. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects To Yourself
6. Respect Others - Especially During In Class Discussions, Debates, and Readings
7. All Galena High School Rules Will Be In Effect (Found in Student Handbook)
Consequences
1. Warning
2. You will be held after class to discuss the situation.
3. Repeated disruptions will result in an in-class detention, a phone call home, or referral to office.
Severe Disruption: Immediately to the Principal’s Office
Classroom Procedures
Beginning Class: Each day when you come into class there will be an assignment posted on the
board. You should immediately begin work. The classroom should be quiet until everyone completes
this assignment. We start class the same way every day: Quiet and On Task!
If you are not in your seat when the bell rings you will be considered tardy. Setting your
books down and going to the bathroom will not be allowed unless you return to your seat
before the bell rings. Do not ask permission to go to the bathroom or get a drink before the
bell. Permission will not be given.
If You Are Late: Go directly to your seat. Do not interrupt class. Do not come to me. I will come to
you to check your admit and catch you up.
If You Have Been Absent: You should see me BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING
HOMEROOM ON THE DAY YOU RETURN if you have been absent. Class time will not be spent on
makeup work or tests. If you must make up a test you should arrange to take it before or after school
or during homeroom.
When You Need To Ask A Question: Raise your hand.
Responding to Questions: Always raise your hand if you would like to answer a question posed by
the teacher. Never blurt out comments or answers. If someone is called on to answer a question
LET THEM ANSWER IT. Don’t whisper, don’t correct, don’t make comments.
If You Need To Leave Your Seat: Raise your hand. I will come to you. This applies to any action
that would require you to leave your seat (i.e. sharpen a pencil, blow your nose, throw something
away, etc.).
Class Discussions: Class discussions are an important part of all Social Studies classes. We will
discuss ideas and events frequently. You should raise your hand when you would like to speak. Do
not interrupt another speaker. Do not blurt out comments. Be respectful of other peoples thoughts
and opinions. You do not have to agree with someone’s viewpoints but you will not make fun of, or
put down someone because of their comments. If you violate this policy then you will be excluded
from class discussions.
If There Is An Intercom Announcement: We will immediately be quiet upon hearing an
announcement. There should be no talking. If a question is asked over the intercom, only the
teacher responds.
If You Finish Early:
1. Complete overnight reading assignment.
2. Complete overdue work.
3. Work quietly at your desk.
4. Do not talk - If you are talking you will be given something to do.
End Of Period Dismissal: Stay in your seat each day until I dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss
class. Your teacher dismisses class. Do not begin putting your books or assignments away until you
are given permission to do so. I will let you know when we are done for the day.
Textbooks: Textbooks are school property and should be treated with care. Do not throw, drop, or
slam books into your locker. All damage will result in a fee at the end of the semester. DO NOT USE
YOUR TEXTBOOK AS A FOLDER! IF PAPERS ARE FOUND INSIDE YOUR BOOK YOU WILL
BE SUBJECT TO THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE
YOUR TEXTBOOK COVERED BY MONDAY OF WEEK 2.
World History
Mr. Noble - Room 202
Course Description:
This course is based upon the chronological history of the world. In World History, students will
explore the key developments of the past from a human perspective. Students will study the
development of arts and science as well as government and social life. The course begins with an
introduction of human civilizations and ends with a chapter on the challenges of today’s world that will
affect the future. World History will be taken for the full year.
Course Overview:
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1: The Ancient World (Chapters 1-2)
Unit 2: Ancient Empires (Chapter 3)
Unit 3: Ancient Greece (Chapter 4)
Unit 4: Rome (Chapter 5)
Unit 5: Europe during the Early Middle Ages (Chapters 7.1-7.4 and 9.1)
Unit 6: Islam and the Emergence of the Muslim Empire (Chapter 10.1-10.3)
Unit 7: Near and Far East Empires (Chapters 10.4-10.5 and 12)
Unit 8: Africa and The Americans before European Colonization (Chapters 6 and 11)
SEMESTER 2
Unit 9: Europe During the Late Middle Ages (Chapters 8.1-8.5 and 9.2 and 9.3)
Unit 10: Renaissance and the Reformation (Chapter 13)
Unit 11: Age of Exploration (Chapters 14-15)
Unit 12: Absolutism to Revolution (Chapters 16-18)
Unit 13: The Industrial Revolution and the Age of Progress (Chapters 19-21)
Unit 14: European Expansion and Imperialism (Chapters 22-25)
Unit 15: Early 20th Century and World War I (Chapter 26)
Unit 16: World War II and Postwar World (Chapters 27-30)
Supplies Needed:
Textbook – World History
One Subject Notebook
Folder
Grading Scale:
A
93.5-100
A92.5-93.49
B+
90.5-92.49
B
84.5-90.49
B83.5-84.49
C+
81.5-83.49
C
73.5-81.49
C72.5-73.49
D+
70.5-72.49
D
65.5-70.49
D64.5-65.49
F
Below 64.5
Course Assessment Breakdown:
Your grade for the term will be broken down as follows 35% - Daily Work (worksheets, section reviews, group work, etc.)
30% - Projects (essays, research papers, oral and visual presentations, portfolios, etc.)
35% - Quizzes and Tests
Your Term grade will count as 80% of your Semester Grade. The semester exam will count as the
other 20%.
Tardy (Late To Class) Policy:
Students will be allowed two unexcused tardies per semester. Detentions will be assigned for each
tardy after the second.
Make Up Work Policy:
Excused Absences - For each day a student is absent, one day will be given to make up the work
missed (up to three days). If you are absent on the day of a previously assigned test, you will be
required to make the test up on the day you return. If you are absent on the day we review for a test,
you will still be required to take the test on the assigned day, or on the day you return. Assignments
should be gathered during homeroom or before or after school.
Late Work Policy:
Assignments turned in late will be penalized 50%. If your assignment is not turned in when I
collect papers it will be considered late.
Unexcused Absence - Any work missed due to an unexcused absence will be marked as a zero. You
will not be allowed to make up this work for credit. It is your responsibility to obtain information on
class discussions and/or notes you may have missed.
Textbooks:
Textbooks are school property and should be treated with care. Do not throw, drop, or slam books
into your locker. All damage will result in a fee at the end of the semester. DO NOT USE YOUR
TEXTBOOK AS A FOLDER! IF PAPERS ARE FOUND INSIDE YOUR BOOK YOU WILL BE
SUBJECT TO THE CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE
YOUR TEXTBOOK COVERED BY MONDAY OF WEEK 2.
Classroom Rules
1. Bring All Book and Materials to Class
2. Textbooks must have a book cover and are not to have any papers stored inside.
3. Raise Hand, Wait For Permission to Speak
4. Stay In Your Seat Unless You Have Permission To Do Otherwise
5. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects To Yourself
6. Respect Others - Especially During In Class Discussions, Debates, and Readings
7. All Galena High School Rules Will Be In Effect (Found in Student Handbook)
Consequences
1. Warning
2. You will be held after class to discuss the situation.
3. Repeated disruptions will result in an in-class detention, a phone call home, or referral to office.
Severe Disruption: Immediately to the Principal’s Office
Classroom Procedures
Beginning Class: Each day when you come into class there will be an assignment posted on the
board. You should immediately begin work. The classroom should be quiet until everyone completes
this assignment. We start class the same way every day: Quiet and On Task!
If you are not in your seat when the bell rings you will be considered tardy. Setting your
books down and going to the bathroom will not be allowed unless you return to your seat
before the bell rings. Do not ask permission to go to the bathroom or get a drink before the
bell. Permission will not be given.
If You Are Late: Go directly to your seat. Do not interrupt class. Do not come to me. I will come to
you to check your admit and catch you up.
If You Have Been Absent: You should see me BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING
HOMEROOM ON THE DAY YOU RETURN if you have been absent. Class time will not be spent on
makeup work or tests. If you must make up a test you should arrange to take it before or after school
or during homeroom.
When You Need To Ask A Question: Raise your hand.
Responding to Questions: Always raise your hand if you would like to answer a question posed by
the teacher. Never blurt out comments or answers. If someone is called on to answer a question
LET THEM ANSWER IT. Don’t whisper, don’t correct, don’t make comments.
If You Need To Leave Your Seat: Raise your hand. I will come to you. This applies to any action
that would require you to leave your seat (i.e. sharpen a pencil, blow your nose, throw something
away, etc.).
Class Discussions: Class discussions are an important part of all Social Studies classes. We will
discuss ideas and events frequently. You should raise your hand when you would like to speak. Do
not interrupt another speaker. Do not blurt out comments. Be respectful of other peoples thoughts
and opinions. You do not have to agree with someone’s viewpoints but you will not make fun of, or
put down someone because of their comments. If you violate this policy then you will be excluded
from class discussions.
If There Is An Intercom Announcement: We will immediately be quiet upon hearing an
announcement. There should be no talking. If a question is asked over the intercom, only the
teacher responds.
If You Finish Early:
1. Complete overnight reading assignment.
2. Complete overdue work.
3. Work quietly at your desk.
4. Do not talk - If you are talking you will be given something to do.
End Of Period Dismissal: Stay in your seat each day until I dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss
class. Your teacher dismisses class. Do not begin putting your books or assignments away until you
are given permission to do so. I will let you know when we are done for the day.