Mrs. Davis' Space

History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who

we are and why we are the way we are.

- David McCullough

Course:

U.S. History I traces the history of the United States from its inception through the end of the Civil War. Throughout the semester you will find that history is a subject based on fact AND opinion. Throughout the course of the semester we will examine significant events, movements, and patterns that have shaped modern America. This course will focus on developing your research and analysis skills, enabling you to read, comprehend, and analyze a multitude of primary and secondary sources relative to U.S. History.

Grading:

Ipswich High School policy:

40% Quarter 1
40% Quarter 2
20% Final Exam

CP I

35% Tests
40% Classwork/Homework/CP
20% Projects/Quizzes
5% Portfolio

CP II

35% Tests/Quizzes
60% Classwork/Homework/Projects
5% Class Participation

Homework/Classwork:

EXCUSED ABSENCES: It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to see me for make-up work, during directed study or after school.
Late work will only be accepted 1 day after the due date for 1/2 credit.

Cheating/plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Participation Rubric:

CATEGORY

10 Exemplary

8 Proficient

7 Satisfactory

4 Limited

Conduct and Participation

The student exhibits the following behavior ALL of the time; is on time, pays attention, is respectful, stays on task, raises his/her hand, gives thoughtful answers and is alert and awake.

The student exhibits the following behavior MOST of the time; is on time, pays attention, is respectful, stays on task, raises his/her hand, gives thoughtful answers and is alert and awake.

The student exhibits the following behavior SOME of the time; is on time, pays attention, is respectful, stays on task, raises his/her hand, gives thoughtful answers and is alert and awake.

The student RARELY exhibits the following behavior; is on time, pays attention, is respectful, stays on task, raises his/her hand, gives thoughtful answers and is alert and awake.

Course Syllabus:

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