AMERICAN HISTORY
MARK DEWEY
E-MAIL- mdewey@intechchs.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Understanding American History is essential for the continuation of our democratic society. This course will help students make connections between their world and the rich heritage of U.S. history. This course is designed as a survey of American History with an emphasis on post-Reconstruction America (1876-Present, but it will include a review of the earlier period. This course will be taught using a chronological order that follows the standards in the Utah core curriculum.

TEST and QUIZZES:
Test will be given, at the completion of EACH of the standards listed in the curriculum.
The curriculum standards are linked to Mr. Dewey web page.
The textbook chapters are aligned with the standards as follows.
Standard 1 Chapters 1-7
Standard 2 Chapters 8-11
Standard 3 Chapters 13 & 14
Standard 4 Chapters 12 & 15
Standard 5 Chapter 16
Standard 6 Chapters 17 & 18
Standard 7 Chapter 19
Standard 8 Chapter 20
Standard 9 Chapters 22 & 23
Standard 10 Chapters 24-26

Quizzes may be given weekly. They will cover assigned reading material, vocabulary, lectures and homework assignments.

Make up test/quizzes: Test and quizzes are to be made up the first day you return from being absent. The make up can be done after school between 3;30pm-4:30pm.

HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned daily. The weekly schedule will be posted on my web page. Homework will usually consist of reading from the text and answering questions regarding the reading material. The homework has a twofold benefit. It will help prepare students for the next days lesson and some form of the homework questions will be included in the upcoming test. The homework may be used during the test at the completion of each standard.

MATERIALS:
The following materials will need to be brought to class each day:
* A notebook that includes homework assignments and lecture notes
* A pen or pencil
* Textbook (unless advance notice given by the teacher, that would make it unnecessary)
American History: The Modern Era Since 1865
[publisher Glencoe/McGraw-Hill}

TARDIES:
I expect ALL students to be on time for class. If the tardy bell rings and you are not in your seat you are tardy. Tardies will only be excused if you have been delayed by a faculty or staff member. I know sometimes “things happen”, therefore students will be given ONE unexcused tardy per semester, after that the school’s tardy policy will take effect.
I believe being late is disrespectful. Students, please show your consideration for others by being puntual.

Signatures:

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