U.S.

History 2015-2016 Syllabus

Teacher: Ms. Chesney
Room 107
Course Description: The United States History from Post-Reconstruction to
Present
framework requires students to examine the major turning points in American
history from the period following Reconstruction throughout the Twentieth
Century and entering into the new millennium.
We will be using several different resources for class. Our text book is The
Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century. I also have a course website
that you should check regularly for updates. Lastly, we will be using Canvas
as an online course management system for announcements, class
information and assignments. I will also send out information through
Remind, a service that allows me to send reminder texts to parents and
students about class related information.

Links:
http://www.Canvas.instructure.com
http://www.Echesney.weebly.com
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/americans_rec05/book_home
.htm?state=MS
Classroom Rules & Expectations:
1. Be on time.
2. Be ready to work and learn!
3. Be prepared! Come to class with all of the materials you will need each
day.
4. Be respectful of your classmates and your teacher.
5. Be responsible for yourself (make-up work, assignments, etc)
6. Be fair to those around you (be honest, show integrity, be courteous)
7. Be considerate of my classroom, keep it clean!
8. Respect school property. If you mess it up, clean it up!
9. Pay attention in class. YOUR EDCUATION IS IMPORTANT!!
10. Rudeness, Disrespect, and Disruptions of any kind will not be
tolerated. Students will be dismissed from this classroom if they
engage in these activities.
Consequences for Failure to Follow School and Classroom Rules:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Parent Contact
3. Office referral
Required Materials:

-Pencils and blue or black ink pens

-Dividers
-Notebook paper
-Three-ring binder
Requirements for Student Success:

Attend class each day and be ready to learn.

Respect for the teacher, other students, and school property.
Obey all classroom and school rules.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Bring needed materials to class everyday.
Participate appropriately.
Complete all assignments.
Be honest, do your own work, and be a responsible student.
Ask questions when you do not understand the material being covered.
Provide adequate outside study time.

Procedures:
Turning in Homework/Assignments:
Homework must be turned in at the beginning of class to the
designated area..
Group Work:
WHISPER!
If I, or the groups next to you can hear you, you are too loud.
Group work is a privilege, not a right. If you abuse it, you lose it.
Leaving the Room:
Once the tardy bell rings, students will leave the room only with
teacher permission.
Only in the case of an emergency, medical reason thats on file in
the office, if the student is called to the office by an
administrator or teacher, or with teacher permission will a
student be allowed to leave the classroom.
Bathroom Policy:

Each student will receive 3 bathroom passes per 9 weeks.

These can be used during the 9 weeks at any time unless the
teacher is teaching.
Once they are used, they are gone! Therefore, you should use
them wisely and only when necessary.

If you lose them, you do not get new ones, so be sure to keep
them somewhere safe! Also, if you choose not to use them, you
will get 3 bonus points on your lowest test grade for each pass.

Assignments:
Bellringers:
Every day when students enter the classroom, there will be a
bellringer on the board for the students to complete.
Students are expected to enter the classroom quietly, take their
seats, and immediately begin on their bellringer.
Students are expected to complete these daily. They will be
taken up and graded periodically.
Homework:
Homework is assigned to give the student a chance to practice
objectives, investigate material, and review important
information.
Students must plan to complete all homework assignments.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be planned and unplanned (pop quiz)
Quiz questions will come from homework, assigned readings,
class discussion, and lecture notes.
Writing Assignments/Current Events:
Writing assignments, current event reports/presentations, and
class work will be assigned from time to time.
The student will be held accountable for grammar and spelling.
Tests:
All tests will be announced at least three days prior to a test
date.
Test questions will come from lecture notes, homework, assigned
readings, and class discussion
Grading Procedures:
1. The class average will be calculated in accordance with school policy.
2. Late assignments are generally not accepted, unless special
arrangements are made with the teacher in advance.
3. Projects and other major assignments are announced in advance. Use
your time wisely, gather all of your materials, and pace yourself
accordingly to complete all requirements in a timely fashion.

I look forward to having you in my class! I hope that we have a productive

successful year together. I will strive to make the material interesting and
work to help you in any way that I can. I will be happy to meet with you for
extra help before or after school. Please come with a good attitude and be
ready to learn every day!
Thank you,
Ms. Chesney

U.S. History 2015-2016 Syllabus Agreement

Parents, please review the course syllabus, policies, and
procedures for this class with your student and sign on this page
indicating that you have done so. I will maintain a copy of these
pages on file at the school. If you have any questions or concerns,
do not hesitate to contact me at McLaurin High School or via
email (Elizabeth.chesney@rcsd.ms). I will be more than happy to
contact you by email or phone if you have any questions or
concerns. I am looking forward to the coming year and getting to
know you and your child.
Parents:
I, _________________________________________, have read the
information provided and agree to support the policies and
procedures of this class. I will help my student uphold their
responsibilities in U.S. History class.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Phone
Email
Dear Student:

I look forward to having a productive semester and getting to

know you. Please carefully review the course syllabus, policies,
and procedures for this class and sign below indicating that you
have done so.
I, _________________________________________, have read the
information provided and agree to support the policies and
procedures of this class. I will uphold my responsibilities in U.S.
History class.
____________________________________________
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Student Signature

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