US History Course Syllabus: 1877 to Present
Instructor: Ms. Harrell
Room #: 235
Period: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Email: letrecia.harrell@wylieisd.net
Phone: 972.429.3100 ext. 5235
Conference Time: 2:35 to 3:25pm (7th)
In this class, students will be learning about history from 1877 to our most recent history. Students will be
using Chromebooks in class to facilitate and organize learning. They will be working with primary and
secondary resources to gain a greater knowledge of our past. They will be participating in individual as well as
group assignments. Students will have periodic reading assignments to expand their knowledge and writing
assignments and journaling to exhibit what they have learned. Occasionally, students will be given quizzes
over their reading or what we discussed the day/week before. Students will be given a test after each unit to
check for understanding.
Nine Weeks Grade Breakdown
Daily Grades (homework, quizzes, class work)
Major Grades (tests, projects, papers)
40%
60%
Late Work Policy/ Absences
It is important for students to be responsible for deadlines in class as well as to be present every day to avoid
falling behind in course work.
When a student does not make the deadline for an assignment, they have ONE day to turn in the
assignment which will incur a 30 point deduction (70 max). (District Policy) Please turn work in on time.
When a student is absent from class, they will receive an extension equal to the amount of days they
were absent. For example, if they miss 3 days of class, they will have 3 days from the day they return to
finish their assignments. This does not apply to long term assignments.
Students will not receive an extension on taking the test if you miss review day. No exceptions!
Redo’s/ Retakes of Assignments and Tests
You can redo an assignment or test if you make less than a 70. The maximum grade to be received is a
70 (If you pass the test/ if you redo the assignment at 100%....it is still graded) This does not apply to
zeros.
You have 3 days to redo or retake from the day the grade is posted in the gradebook/ grade
notification.
To retake an exam, you should complete remediation in a tutorial before the test can be retaken (in
the 3 day window)
Supplies for Class:
Folder for paper assignments (should be minimal)
Headphones or ear buds (will need to have with you in class)
Paper or a spiral to keep notes on
Tardies:
Tardiness will be handled by the office. If you are late, you must report to Room 216 and receive a pass before you will
be admitted to class. (See Student Handbook.) Excessive tardies can lead to truancy.
Academic Dishonesty: The rules are simple; if you cheat…you get a zero. If you plagiarize… you get a zero.
Cheating includes sharing or copying answers with someone else on independent work and tests. Plagiarism is
when you use ideas or phrases from sources without citing the information. You are stealing a person’s ideas
by not giving them credit for their work. ALWAYS cite where you get your information.
Class Expectations
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Be respectful with your words and actions
Be in class on time and be prepared for class
Cell phones and electronic devices are not to be used in class without permission.
Work during all work times
Use bathroom breaks respectfully/responsibly….fyi, no bathroom breaks while taking tests/quizzes. Plan ahead.
Possible Consequences
Verbal reminders and corrections
Record of behavior for parent/office
Detentions
Parent contact
Office referral (major violations are immediate office referral)
Guidelines to Success
(These are not rules, but ways that you can help yourself become successful in this setting.)
- Be responsible (Take notes, turn it assignments, stay organized)
- Always try and do your best and plan ahead
- Exemplify the Wylie Way!
Tutoring
A student may come by for further assistance before school from 8:20 to 8:50 am. Tuesday and Thursday Night
School is also available. Tutoring will be assigned and mandatory when a student is showing a lack of
comprehension and/or when grades are putting them at risk for failing. Failing is not an option and I want to do
everything possible to help a student succeed.
Year at a Glance
1st Nine Weeks
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Class Introduction
Unit 1 – Freedom Week (not tested)
Unit 2 - West and Gilded Age
Unit 3 – The Progressive Era
Unit 4 – Rise of World Power
3rd Nine Weeks
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2nd Nine Weeks
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Unit 5 – Transition to Modern America
Unit 6 - The Great Depression and New Deal
Unit 7 – America Reacts to World at War
**No District Semester Exam
Unit 8 – World War II
Unit 9 – Onset of Cold War, the 1950’s and
early 1960’s
Unit 10 – Civil Rights Movement
Unit 11 – New Frontiers and Familiar
Enemies
4th Nine Weeks
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Unit 12 – 1970 – 1990
Unit 13 – 1990 – Present
Unit 14 – Ever Changing America
**No District Semester Exam