U.S. History
Cuero High School
Mr. DeClements
Instructional Goals
Class Description : Students will study the history of the United States since Reconstruction to the present. This class picks up where 8th grade History ended. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies of the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, and reform movements including civil rights.
At the end of this course, you will:
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Identify the significant eras of U.S. History
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Know content vocabulary
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Study significant individuals who have shaped our country
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Know the causes and effects of numerous military conflicts
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Understand the effect history has on our everyday life
Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
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Blue or black pen only
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#2 Pencils for tests
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Colored pencils (No markers)
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Spiral notebook
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Composition book
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Other materials as assigned
Course Schedule*
1st Six Weeks
Unit 01: West and Gilded Age
Unit 02: Celebrate Freedom Week
Unit 03: Progressive Era
2nd Six Weeks
Unit 04: Rise of World Power
Unit 05: Transition to Modern America

3rd Six Weeks
Unit 06: Great Depression and New Deal
Unit 07: America Reacts to World at War
4th Six Weeks
Unit 08: World War II
Unit 09: Onset of Cold War and 1950s
Unit 10: Civil Rights Movement
5th Six Weeks
Unit 11: New Frontiers and Familiar Enemies
Unit 12: 1970 – 1990
6th Six Weeks
Unit 13: 1990 – Present
Unit 14: Ever Changing America
*Subject to change/adjustments
Cuero High School Student Guidelines for Success
Gobblers are….
Polite, Proud, Prepared, and Positive
Classroom Rules:
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Be in the classroom when the bell rings and prepare to work on warm-up
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No talking when teacher is talking or during a tests
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Raise your hand to be acknowledged
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Be attentive and quiet when anyone is addressing the class
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Cell phone use during school hours is a violation of district policies. This will be enforced!
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Profane language, cussing, rude, foul and obscene behaviors will not be tolerated
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No food (includes candy and gum) or drinks in class
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Take care of your personal needs during passing periods
Classroom Procedures:
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Upon entering the classroom, place bags and purses on the floor
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Read board daily
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Have textbook/iPad and supplies ready to go
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Turn in any homework due within the first five minutes of class. Any homework not turned in at the beginning of class will be counted as LATE and late policy grading guidelines will be used.
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If you were absent, check with eBackpack or teacher at the end of class about missing assignments.

School Wide Grading Categories:
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Academic Achievement Assignments (Tests/Projects) – 60% of student’s grade average with a minimum of 2 assessments per 6 weeks. o If you fail a test, you have 24 hours from the time the test is graded and posted to request a retest. ALL missing assignments for the unit AND test corrections must be completed
BEFORE you will be allowed to retest. Retest will be the same content as original test but in a short answer format instead of multiple choice. o There is only ONE opportunity to retest. The highest score will be entered as the grade.
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Academic Practice Assignments (Quizzes/Daily/Homework) – 40% of student’s grade average with a minimum of 8 assignments per 6 weeks. o There are no corrections or reaccomplishment for these types of assignments, so BEST work practices are expected.
School Wide Late Policy:
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At Cuero High School, all students will complete all assignments by the assigned due date.
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1 Day Late - 5 point deduction.
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2 Days Late - 11 point deduction; parent is contacted if not turned in on 2 nd
day.
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3 Days Late - 21 point deduction; parent is contacted if not turned in on 3 rd
day and student is assigned to the next available work session (before/after school, during lunch, or Saturday) until assignment is completed.
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Late work more than 3 days late that is completed during the required work session can only receive a maximum grade of 70, although it will be graded from a starting point of 100.
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Certain Achievement assignments (Projects) are given to students weeks in advance with a predetermined deadline communicated to students and parents in multiple ways. In situations like this, late work for an Achievement assignment (Project) will not be accepted and a zero grade will be given.
Tutoring/Additional Assistance
Instructor Information:
Name: Edward De Clements
Room #: 49
Phone # :(361) 275-1900, opt2
Email: edeclements@cueroisd.org
School Website: http://www.cueroisd.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=428
Planning Period: 4th
I am looking forward to having you in my class. Please know that I am here to help you in any way I can. If you are experiencing anything that is keeping you from being successful, please talk to me. I cannot help you if I do not know what is going on. I want you to be successful. I will go above and beyond for you, but you must do your part as well. I am available before or after school on most days, please make an appointment and do not forget to get a pass.
The Cuero Independent School District and its career and technology education program do not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, age or national origin in its education programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI.
El distrito escolar independiente de Cuero y su programa educacional de carrera y tecnologia no discriminan a base de genero, incapacidad, raza, color, edad u origen nacional en sus programas educativos, actividades, o empleo como lo requiere el Titulo IX, Seccion 504 Titulo VI.

We have read and understood what is expected to successfully complete this course.
Please return this page to Mr. DeClements by Friday, August 29, 2014.
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