Course Syllabus

These courses, American History I and American History II, will be survey courses in our history. We have quite a bit to cover, in two semesters. The laptop policies and rules are in effect and will be enforced. We will all have to work hard to achieve success. There will be a number of required assignments each marking period; notebook, focus questions, tests, projects and homework, to name a few. There will be a no state exam, at present, and these courses are required for graduation. You really need to be diligent in handing in your assignments; they will make or break your grade. There will be a lot of opportunities for success, take advantage of them all! Let’s all work together and have a great semester! Thanks!
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 inch ring binder
4 dividers- labeled: homework, notes, handouts, graded work
1 one subject spiral notebook or composition book (for focus assignments)
paper/ pens/ pencils
colored pencils, scissors and glue sticks are optional, but we’ll be using them
EXPECTATIONS
I expect you to arrive on time, prepared, every day, your laptop fully charged.
I expect you to behave in an appropriate manner, follow SVHS handbook rules.
I expect common courtesy, to your fellow classmates and myself.
I expect you to respect your teacher and classmates-no put-downs or calling-out.
I expect you to TRY-to do your best every day and on every assignment.
I expect you to be present every day; if you are sick,
I expect you to arrange to make-up you work-promptly. (Read the absence policy)
I expect a lot of myself and of you. I know we can accomplish a lot this semester
BOOK-online book is accessible using the following: for Am Hist II
1. Go to www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
2. user name svhs2015
3. password abc123
DO NOT CHANGE THE PASSWORD!
GRADING
You will be graded using a variety of measures. They might include: tests, quizzes, map work, reports, presentations, individual and group projects, HOMEWORK, NOTEBOOKS, FOCUS JOURNALS, class work, participation and other grades. You will control many of these grades; work hard and you will be rewarded! PARENTS : If you have concerns please call the school and I will get back to you. You may use e-mail to address concerns, but, you must give me permission to reply via e-mail, about your student. STUDENTS : If you have problems please see me to discuss them. I am generally available before school each morning or afterschool.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: bari.burke@ucps.k12.nc.us
Class rules and procedures are on back of this sheet. They must be followed as must the school rules. Let’s work together and have a great semester!