US HISTORY – Coach Morales
Student Syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The scope of the course will survey modern U.S. History from the Year 1877
through Contemporary Times. This is a fast pace course that spans the Eras of
U.S History starting from the Gilded Age and ending at Present Time. Students
will learn to interpret events, understand themes, and make connections. Critical
thinking skills will be emphasized. Students may also have an opportunity to use
their creativity in a variety of projects throughout the year. It is my hope that they
develop an appreciation for history and a deeper respect for their American
heritage. There is a scope and sequence and pacing calendar attached to the
syllabus.
What should you as a student expect from me as a teacher?
1. Respect
2. Fairness/Patience
3. Honesty
4. To Be Prepared
5. Good Sense of Humor
6. Prepared to Work Every Day
CLASS REQUIREMENTS (Not optional):
1. Be in your seat (working on your bell work) when the tardy bell rings.
2. No food or drink except water.
3. All electronic devices will be used in accordance to AUP agreement or will be
confiscated and/or written referral to Assistant Principal. No Headphones are allowed.
4. All cell phones will be used for instructional use or will be confiscated.
5. Show respect to all individuals in the class (teachers and students).
6. Dress code will be enforced and followed.
7. No physical or verbal distractions will be allowed.
8. Expect to work every day.
SUPPLIES:
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notebook paper (necessity)
blue/black pens (necessity)
pencils (necessity)
map colors (preferable)
tissue box (please bring one – FREE 100!)
composition notebook- a must
GRADING:
Grades are numerical, and passing is from 70-100 points. Major grades will count 40%
of the student’s total grade, and quiz/homework/daily grades count 60%. Grades will be
updated weekly in Skyward. Any concerns about student progress can be communicated
through a phone call, conference, or e-mail.
US HISTORY – Coach Morales
Student Syllabus
ATTENDANCE:
Tardiness is unacceptable. Failure to be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings,
constitutes a tardy. You will sign the tardy log, and the tardy will be entered.
ABSENCES: A student who arrives 25 minutes late is considered absent. To receive
credit for a class, a student must attend at least 90% of the days the class is offered.
Bring a note explaining the reason for an absence with a parent or guardian’s signature in
order for the absence to be an excused absence. Take the note to the attendance office
before school begins.
MAKE UP WORK: Assignments for the six weeks are posted on the calendar.
Worksheets and information are located in the vertical files on the front table. When you
are absent, it is your responsibility to write down your assignments and to get the
necessary papers. If you are absent you have the number of days that you missed +1 to
make up the work. When the days exceed five, make special arrangements with the
teacher. (From the Handbook) If a student’s absence is unexcused then a maximum
credit of “70” will be given for the assignment missed. If a student is determined as
being truant from class, then the student will receive a “0” for any assignment from
that day.
TUTORIALS:
WORK GUIDELINES:
1. Late work will be accepted only one day late for a 70.
2. Make sure all written work includes:
Full Name
Date
Class Period
Title of Activity
3. Messy and incomplete assignments will not be accepted. Quality penmanship is
expected. If it can’t be read, then I can’t be expected to grade it.
BEHAVIOR:
Students are expected to behave in a courteous manner that allows learning to take place.
If inappropriate behavior occurs, students will be asked to remain after class for teacher
conference. If the behavior persists, parents will be called, and student will begin the
referral process.
FROM THE TEACHER:
If you should find yourself getting behind in your work or having any other type of
problems in my class, please get together with me or write me a note explaining your
situation as soon as possible. We will work together to get any problems resolved.
Please remember, I am here to help and assist you and want you to have a successful
US HISTORY – Coach Morales
Student Syllabus
year! Contact me by phone at 469-272-2000 x7263 or email me at
kyle.morales@chisd,net. My conference period is 6th period 1:32-2:21.
Scope and Sequence and Pacing Calendar (Test Dates may change. Students will be
notified of changes.)
Unit 1 The West and Gilded Age: August 27th –September 11th. Unit Test September 12th
Unit 3 Progressive Era: September 15th - September 24th. Unit Test September 25th
Unit 4 Rise of World Power: September 26th –October 14th. Unit Test October 15th
Unit 5 Transition to Modern America: October 16th -October 29th. Unit Test October 30th
Unit 6 Great Depression and New Deal: October 31st - November 14th. Unit Test
November 17th
Unit 7 America Reacts to War: September 18th – December 10th. Unit Test December 11th
December 15th -18th Semester Exams
Unit 8 World War II: January 6th - January 15th. Unit Test January 16th
Unit 9 Onset of Cold War: January 20th - February 4th. Unit Test February 5th
Unit 10 Civil Rights Movement: February 6th - February 19th. Unit Test February 20th
Unit 11 New Frontier and Familiar Enemies: February 23rd -March 5th. Unit Test March
6th
Unit 12 1970-1980: March 18th - April 2nd. Unit Test April 7th
Unit 13 1990-Present: April 9th-April 22nd. Unit Test April 23rd
April 24th – May 1st Starr EOC Review
May 4th – May 8th STARR EOC
Unit 14 Ever Changing America May 11th – May 22nd
Final Exam Review May 26th- May 29th
Final Exams June 1st- 5th
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Student Syllabus
Please sign below stating that you have read and will follow the course
guidelines/procedures/rules that are stated above in the US History Course Syllabus. This
printed and signed page by you and your guardians is due back to Coach Morales Friday,
August 29, 2014.
X ______________________________________ Date: _________________________
Student Printed Name
X ______________________________________ Date: _________________________
Parent Signature