This is an agreement between the student, parent/guardian and the teacher. On your first day of my course, you will receive a Syllabus Agreement form which must be signed and returned. Failure to return form does not excuse any student from classroom policies and procedures. This page can and may be updated as needed. Hard copy signed agreements are kept on file for the duration of the course.
Syllabus introduction
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Description of Course and Objectives
The United States History course consists of the following content area strands: United States History, Geography and Humanities. The ​primary content emphasis for this course pertains to the study of United States History from the Pre-Civil War (1850) through the Present Day. Students will be exposed to the historical, geographical, political, economical and sociological events, which influenced developed of the United States and the result impact on World History. Students will clearly see the relationship between cause and effect in historical events.
Course Material
Students will utilize the Pearson textbook of Prentice Hall: United States History 1850 to the Present, 2010. In addition, students will also use their computer to access Schoology and other online material in support of the curriculum. School provided computers are already equipped with necessary programs needed for this course.
Course Standards
Please visit this webpage for a complete listing of Florida State Standards that will be used within this course and the PDF document for the End of Course Exam. Click here for CPALMS. Click here for the FLDOE EOC Test Item Specifications
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Course Outline
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Unit 1 - 1820-1877 - Pre-Civil War through Reconstruction.
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Unit 2- 1865-1914 - Industrialization of the United States (2nd Industrial Revolution, Rise of Labor, Immigration, Urbanization).
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Unit 3 - 1865-1914 - Western Expansion, Populism and Progressivism
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Unit 4 - 1890-1920 - Imperialism and WW1
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Unit 5 - 1919-1941 - Roaring 20's
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Unit 5 - 1929-1942 - Great Depression and New Deal
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Unit 6 - 1931-1945 - World War 2 and the Holocaust
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Unit 7 - 1945-1960 - Post WW2, Cold War Era (including Korea and Vietnam)
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Unit 8 - 1945-1980 - Civil Rights, Social Changes including domestic policies of Kennedy and Johnson
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Unit 9 - 1980 - Present Foreign Policies and continued domestic issues from Nixon through Present
Prerequisites
American History Early Colonial through 1820 (Middle School)
World History: 10th Grade (recommended)
Recommended Course Grade Level: 11th
Expectations for my students:
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Be respectful - No acts of vandalism will be tolerated and will result in automatic disciplinary action.
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Be Responsible - We are in high school. This isn't daycare or babysitting. Take responsibility for your actions. Plan ahead. Ask if you need help.
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Be Accountable - No one is sitting in that chair except for you. Take command of your academics. Plan ahead. Ask if you need help.
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Be Safe - Never put yourself or find yourself in an unsafe environment. If you do, contact someone right away.
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Be engaged and participate - ASK QUESTIONS, engage in group projects and activities, talk to your peers. Have fun.
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Complete all assignments with a positive outlook.
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Attendance - I expect you to be in my classroom ON time. If you miss my class but are present for 50% of your other classes, I expect you to follow up with me to see what you missed. Unless we talk, I will hold you accountable for the same due dates as the rest of your classmates. Especially first period, I expect you in my class.
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