United States History and Government
Mrs. Crawford – kimberly_crawford@manhasset.k12.ny.us
Extra Help: Available upon request
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Course Description: Welcome to 11 Grade United States History and Government. This full-year course will cover the
history of the United States and the development of its government to the present day with a Regents Exam at the end of
the year. You must pass this course and the Regents Exam in order to graduate
Units of Study
I. From Colonies to Constitution (1787)
II. The Constitution (1787-1791)
III. Implementing the Constitution (1789-1824)
IV. Jackson, Reform, and Manifest Destiny (1824-1848)
V. Civil War and Reconstruction (1848-1877)
VI. Industrialization and Settling the West (1862-1900)
VII. The Gilded Age (1870-1900)
VIII. Progressivism and Imperialism (1880-1914)
IX. World War I (1914-1919)
X. From Roaring 20’s to Great Depression (1919-1939)
XI. World War II (1939-1945)
XII. Post War America (1945-1973)
XIII. Modern America 1973-present
Daily Procedure: Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings. On most class days there will be a "Do
Now" activity that you should be working on when the bell rings. Class is 42 minutes long and we will be working from
bell to bell. Homework from the night before should be out on your desk.
Classroom Environment: The classroom environment will be free of any obscene language, name-calling, and mockery
of other students' questions or comments. Additionally, you will be expected to listen quietly and attentively when the
teacher or one of your classmates is speaking. The same respect will be afforded to you when it is your turn to speak.
Attendance: If you are absent it is your responsibility to make up what you missed. You will be given a 1-2 day grace
period to do this. Cutting class is not acceptable. Illegal absences will result not only in disciplinary action, but in a grade
of ZERO for all work, tests, or quizzes given on that day.
Materials: It is important to come prepared with a pen or pencil and a 3 ring binder. Organization will help towards
being a successful student in this class.
Grading Policy: Students will be graded on a point scale with each quarter being worth a point total. The number of
points earned will be divided by the point total for the quarter to calculate the quarter grade. Each assignment given will
receive a grade. Grades will be based on course work, class participation, homework, tests, essays (thematic and DBQ),
quizzes, and projects.
Academic Integrity: Students must maintain work that is theirs alone and not violate the Academic Integrity Policy
found in the Manhasset Student Handbook. Any student found cheating or copying will be given a grade of 0 for that
assignment.
Homework: Homework will be given on a consistent basis. Regular homework assignments are worth 5pts.
NO late homework will be accepted.
Extra Credit: Extra Credit opportunities will be available each quarter at the discretion of the teacher.
Tests/Quizzes: Tests will be administered on Even Days. Tests will consist of past Regents questions, short answer
questions, and/or essay prompts. Quizzes will be given, announced and unannounced.
Course Projects/Papers: Projects and papers will be assigned throughout the school year. Students will be advised of
these as they are assigned.
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