Course Objectives

Students will:

1. develop an appreciation for the study of U.S. history.

2. master a broad body of historical knowledge.

3. gain an understanding of the significant people, issues, ideas, and events of U.S. history.

4. demonstrate an understanding of historical chronology.

5. improve reading, writing, and research skills.

6. improve critical thinking skills.

7. analyze, interpret, evaluate and apply data from original documents, including cartoons, graphs, letters, pictures

Class Expectations

Students are expected to:

1. respect the opinions and feelings of fellow classmates.

2. take an active role in class discussion.

3. maintain a positive attitude.

4. be prepared for class. (pen, paper, folder, books, assignment completed)

5. hand in assignments on time.

6. use appropriate language.

7. be responsible for their actions.

Student Evaluation

Students will be graded according to class discussion, quizzes, worksheets, essays, journal entries, current event presentations, research papers, projects, and tests. Tests will account for 35-40% of a student’s grade.

Makeup Policy

If a student is absent from class (excused absence) he or she must contact Mr. Sebern the next time class meets. If makeup work is not completed in the time allowed it would be entered as a zero in the grade book.

Overview

Course Objectives

Class Expectations

Student Evaluation

Makeup Policy

School Phone

Brookings High School Grading Scale