Syllabus: Mr. Brewer’s U.S. History
Classroom Code of Conduct:
Be responsible and respectful to me, other students, and yourself. This includes personal
electronics. They will not be allowed in the classroom, unless for instructional use as prescribed
by me. I will not tolerate fighting or bullying of any kind. I will not tolerate racial slurs or
profanity of any kind. I will not tolerate any tobacco use in my classroom.
Come to class and come prepared:
You must show up each day to do your best in this class. Be in class on time and have all of
your supplies. Be prepared to learn and engage with the lessons. Participation is a must for
everyone. Do not ask to leave the classroom once you enter. Use the bathroom and gather your
materials before entering the class.
Be in dress code:
Dress code is a school and district policy, and I will enforce it. If you have any questions about
the dress code, it is posted on the school website as well as on the bulletin board in my
classroom.
Expectations:
Mutual respect
Positivity
Routine
Good habits
Treat visitors with respect
Self-discipline
Consequences:
Verbal warning
Relocation in the classroom
Parent communication
Parent-Teacher conference
Office referral
*Does not have to go in this order
Class Procedures:
Come in and have a seat
Start on bell ringer/Attendance
Introduce Daily Objective
Lesson
Activity
Wrap Up
Curriculum:
1st 6 Weeks:
Week 1: Unit 1: West and Gilded Age
Week 2: Unit 1: West and Gilded Age
Week 3: Unit 2: Celebrate Freedom Week
Week 4: Unit 2: Celebrate Freedom Week
Week 5: Unit 3: Progressive Era
Week 6: Unit 3: Progressive Era
2nd 6 Weeks:
Week 7: Unit 4: Rise to World Power
Week 8: Unit 4: Rise to World Power
Week 9: Unit 5: Transition to Modern America
Week 10: Unit 5: Transition to Modern America
Week 11: Unit 6: The Great Depression and New Deal
Week 12: Unit 6: The Great Depression and New Deal
3rd 6 Weeks:
Week 13: Unit 7: America Reacts to World at War
Week 14: Unit 7: America Reacts to World at War
Week 15: Unit 8: World War II
Week 16: Unit 8: World War II
Week 17: Midterm Review
Week 18: MIDTERMS
4th 6 Weeks:
Week 19: Unit 9: Onset of the Cold War & the 1950s
Week 20: Unit 9: Onset of the Cold War & the 1950s
Week 21: Unit 10: Civil Rights Movement
Week 22: Unit 10: Civil Rights Movement
Week 23: Unit 11: New Frontiers & Familiar Enemies
Week 24: Unit 11: New Frontiers & Familiar Enemies
5th 6 Weeks:
Week 25: Unit 12: 1970-1990
Week 26: Unit 12: 1970-1990
Week 27: Unit 13: 1990-Present
Week 28: 1990-Present
Week 29: Flex Week
Week 30: Flex Week
6th 6 Weeks:
Week 31: Flex Week
Week 32: EOC Review
Week 33: EOC WEEK
Week 34: Flex Week
Week 35: Final Exam Review
Week 36: FINAL EXAM
Apps:
Edmodo (each class period will be given their own code)
Study Blue
Any type of free drawing/writing app
Notebooks:
I strongly suggest that each student maintain a folder and spiral/notebook. The folder should
keep all of the student’s graded work, and the spiral/notebook should contain all the student’s
notes. I will not take a grade on this, but they will both benefit the students academically.
Edmodo will be used to turn in assignments:
You will need to create an account using edmodo.
The group codes for each class period are:
1st = 9dmgny
3rd = f8g5f4
5th = 2u4yrh
7th = sx7z6q
Grading System:
Daily Grades = 50% (8 or more per 6 weeks)
Test Grades = 50% (2 or more per 6 weeks)
Midterms and Finals according to campus norms