United+States+History


 * Welcome to United States History - Post Secondary. **

//From the EHHS Program of Studies:// The course is designed for students intending to attend a non-selective colleges after high school. Special emphasis is placed on topics necessary to understand present problems and the meaning of good citizenship. Teachers use a variety of instructional practices to engage students with different learning styles. Daily homework is assigned to provide students with practice in working with new concepts, review of previously learned material. Long term assignments are frequently broken down into several components. Student progress is assessed frequently.

This is a study of the social, political and economic development of the United States of America, focusing on events necessary to understand our modern society. The study begins in the Civil War Era and continues to the present day. Special emphasis is placed on topics that further understanding of present problems and the meaning of good citizenship. Emphasis is also placed on the development of research, writing presentation and interpersonal skills.
 * Course Description: **

//Textbook: // __American History__ //Other Materials Used: // Newspapers, magazines, on-line resources, videos and primary and secondary sources.
 * Course Materials: **

You are required to attend class and be in class on time. If you miss class due to an absence, you will be able to make up that work according to school guidelines. NOTE: It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed and complete the work in the time allowed. Tardiness will result in grade reductions according to school policies.
 * Attendance: **

Assignments will include current events, small research projects, and in class work. Work will be assigned on an individual as well as a group basis. Each assignment will have clearly defined rubrics and expectations.
 * Assignments: **

- in class work (10 – 20 points each) - homework, (10 -20 points each) - quizzes, (20 – 40 points each) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">- participation and tests (75 – 100+ points each)
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">Grading Policy: **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">Unless it is due to an excused absence, work that is late will not be accepted.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">However, for major projects, late work will be accepted. The grade for this late work will be reduced by 10% per day until 50% at which point the grade will be zero.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">Each student will earn a Participation grade that counts as a test. This grade is determined by class participation and meeting class expectations.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif;">All work completed in class will be graded. The overall quarter grade is made up of the following: