Curriculum Standards We use the Combined Curriculum document from the state of Kentucky for Social Studies. Please see the attached document below for standards for each unit. Course Description This year your student will be learning about United States history from Pre-Columbian America through Reconstruction. The units are as follows: -European Exploration -Colonization -American Revolution -Constitution -Growth of Democracy -Manifest Destiny -Civil War and Reconstruction Textbook History Alive! Classroom Management CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS Be Prompt- Arrive to class on-time everyday and be in your seat working on the warm-up activity when the bell rings. Be Prepared- Come prepared for class everyday with all of the necessary materials (i.e. pencil, school supplies, worksheets, homework, and proper uniform). Be Productive- Remain on task in class at all times, follow directions, and stay seated unless you have been given permission to do otherwise. Be Patient- Quietly raise your hand if you have a question or comment and wait calmly for the teacher to respond. Do not whine or complain if the teacher does not respond right away. Be Polite- Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teachers with your words and actions. Do not vandalize, destroy, or steal other people’s personal belongings. Respect your classroom environment. If a student CHOOSES to ignore one of the above expectations:
*We promise to apply ALL consequences FAIRLY and CONSISTENTLY, because we believe your child deserves no less. In addition, we reserve the right to use the above consequences as we believe is most appropriate in any individual circumstance. If a student CHOOSES to behave appropriately, he/she will receive one or more of the following positive consequences:
Grading Formative: Classwork, Homework-60% Summative: Quizzes, Tests, Projects-35% Quarter Exam: 5% Grade Point Scale |
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