| Course Syllabus
Early U.S. History Part I
Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Yeager
Course Description (Parts I & 2): This course takes students on a journey
across five centuries of social, economic, geographic, and political
development in the United States. Students begin with the earliest
discoveries on the North American continent and follow a chronological study
of the major events, issues, movements, leaders, and groups of people of the
United States through Reconstruction from a national and Alabama
perspective. The content and level of rigor of the course is developmentally
appropriate. Prerequisite: Modern World History *CHS Course Catalog pg. 14
Text: Danzer, Gerald et al. The Americans by McDougal Little, 2005.
Topics to be covered in Part I (scope and sequence)
I. Unit I American Beginnings to 1783
A. Beginnings to 1506- Three Worlds Meet
B. 1492- 1690- The American Colonies Emerge
C. 1651- 1765- The Colonies Come of Age
D. 1765- 1783- The War for Independence
II. Unit II 1781- 1850 A New Nation
A. 1781- 1788- Shaping A New Nation
B. The Constitution
C. 1789- 1816- Launching the New Nation
First Trimester Objectives (based on Alabama Course of Study):
· Contrast the effects of economic, geographic, political, and social
conditions before and after European explorations of the fifteenth through
seventeenth centuries on Europeans, American colonists, and indigenous
Americans.
· Compare the various early English settlements and colonies on the
basis of economics, geography, culture, government, and Native American
relations.
· Trace the chronology of events leading to the American Revolution,
including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, the
Intolerable Acts, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the publication of
Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence.
· Describe the political system of the United States based on the
Constitution and Bill of Rights.
· Identify the key cases that helped shape the United States Supreme
Court, including: McCullough v/s Maryland, Marbury v/s Madison, and Cherokee
Nation v/s Georgia.
· Describe the relations of the United States with Britain and France
from 1781 to 1823, including the XYZ Affair and the War of 1812.
Part I and II Objectives (based on AL High School Graduation Exam):
· Identify and evaluate America’s exploration, development, and
divergence
· Recognize and comprehend the impact and the influences of
intellectual and religious thought on political systems in the U.S.
· Identify and comprehend the provisions of essential documents of
government/ Identify and describe models and concepts for central government
· Identify and evaluate the impact of the American Revolution
· Identify and evaluate the Era of Expansion and the events that led to
the settlement of the West
· Identify and evaluate the impact of American social and political
reform and the emergence of a distinct culture
· Identify and evaluate events, causes, and effects of the Civil War Era
Classroom Guidelines and Procedures
Guidelines:
1. Have RESPECT for yourself, teachers and administrators, other
students, and guests. This means you should respect their time, their
opinion, their property, and their personal space.
2. Come to class with necessary materials and be ready to learn.
3. No gum, food, or drinks are allowed in this classroom.
4. Receive recognition before speaking. When the teacher is speaking,
no one else should be!
5. Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bell work when
the tardy bell rings. Also note that the teacher dismisses you- not the bell.
6. Follow all classroom guidelines and procedures, as well as the rules
in the student handbook, at all times.
Procedures:
Entering/Exiting the Room: Upon entering the room, take your assigned seat
and immediately begin bell ringer activity. When the end of class is
approaching, do not stop working or gather materials to leave until I prompt
you. I will dismiss you- not the bell!
Turning in Assignments: I will ask for homework assignments when I am ready
for them. Do put an assignment in its basket when you enter the room. We
will pass assignments to the front so they will end up in alphabetical
order. If you have late or make-up work it will need to be turned in
separately. Please place late/ make-up in its designated basket when leaving
the room after class.
**If you do not do an assignment, you must fill out a pink slip! Please take
one when enter the room or get one when you are finished with your bell work
and put it in the basket. I will accept late work for ½ credit up to one
week from date it was assigned.
Restroom Policy: Do not ask to go to the restroom when you enter the room.
Take care of it before you come in. Do not ask to use the restroom during
classroom lecture or discussion. If the lesson is finished and you must use
the restroom, raise your hand, hand me your signed bathroom pass and I will
give you permission. Sign out and take a hall pass. You will only get two
passes per six-weeks-- use them wisely.
** If you exceed the two-bathroom visit rule, then you must sign the
detention list! Each pass counts 5 points; students who save their passes
will be awarded 10 extra points on a test grade!!
Sharpening Pencils: Hold up the broken pencil- I will acknowledge you-
Dispose of the broken pencil- take a golf pencil from the can- walk quietly
back to your seat.
** Do not ask a neighbor to borrow a pen or pencil. If you did not bring the
proper supplies to class or your pen or pencil is not working follow
procedure to get a new one.
Make-Up Work Policy: After an excused absence, come to class early and go to
the make-up work binder. Copy assignments and retrieve handouts-then sign
and date the sheet. To receive full credit, you will have 3 school days to
make up work/tests after an excused absence. When work is complete, place it
in the make-up workbasket. No make up work for unexcused absences!!
Tardy: If the bell has rung and you are not yet in this classroom, go
straight to the office and get an excuse before returning. Knock before
entering classroom. Once permitted to enter, come in QUIETLY and place
excuse on teacher’s desk. Take your seat and QUIETLY get you’re your
materials.
Scheduled Checkout: Please let me know as you enter the room- I will be at
the door. An office aid will bring a note stating your check out time. Pack
your materials and exit quietly.
Getting Student Attention: If I am standing in front of the classroom, I
expect your full attention. If I begin speaking, everyone should become
silent.
Assessment
Students will be given grades for major tests, reading quizzes, projects
(research papers, timelines, posters, etc..), homework, class work, notebook
checks, and journal entries.
Grading will be based on averages.
· Tests/Quizzes will count 30% of final grade
· Homework/ class work will count for 20% of final grade
· Journals will count for 15% of final grade
· Projects will count for 20% of final grade
· Notebooks will count for 15% of final grade
*Cheating will not be tolerated.
Materials/ Supplies Needed for Class:
· 1- 1 or 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder with plenty of loose leaf paper
and pockets
· 1 black or blue pen and 1 pencil
· 1- 1 subject spiral notebook for journal writing
*Please have all supplies by Monday, August 13th.
Teacher Contact Information:
Parents,
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns. You may
reach me at home (256-796-9821) between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday. On the weekends you may call on Saturday morning between
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please leave a message if I do not answer and I
will return your call ASAP. You may email me at school anytime
jennifer.yeager@cullmancats.net. I will try to reply to email messages within
24 hours. Just let me know if you would like a conference and we can easily
schedule one.
Parents and Students: All class information can be found on my webpage:
http://TeacherWeb.com/AL/CullmanHighSchool/JenniferYeager/
This can also be accessed through the school’s website.
Video Viewing Permission Form
Mrs. Yeager/ 10th Grade Early U.S. History
Questions: jennifer.yeager@cullmancats.net
Dear Parent/Guardian,
At various times throughout the year, it is beneficial for students
to view videos or scenes from videos associated with what is being covered in
the classroom. This is especially true for History classes. The majority of
these videos are rated either G or PG; however, there may be an occasion
where a video is rated PG 13- possibly due to language or violence (ex: war
scenes). In compliance with the Cullman City School Board Policy, I am
requesting that you sign the attached permission form allowing your child/
young adult to view these videos when used as an instructional aide to
supplement the curriculum being taught.
_______________________________ I give my permission
Signature
_______________________________ I DO NOT give my permission
Signature
Thank you,
Mrs. Yeager
Discipline Plan for Mrs. Yeager’s Class
*Classroom guidelines are in the syllabus and are posted in the classroom.
Classroom procedures are in the syllabus. Both will be read, reviewed, and
practiced during the first days of school. Students will sign a sheet
acknowledging that they have read, understand, and promise to follow these
guidelines and procedures.
Choosing to follow guidelines and procedures will result in:
1. Verbal acknowledgement
2. A stress free learning environment
3. A pleasant and secure atmosphere
NOT following guidelines and procedures will result in:
First Time: Warning and Documentation (**Guideline Infraction Notice)
Second Time: Action Plan (filled out by student and signed by
parent/guardian) AND 30 minute after school detention on Friday
Subsequent Times: Disciplinary Referral to Office
Severe Disruption: Student sent to office IMMEDIATELY
Severe Clause: Any student who uses profanity, threatens or fights, damages
school property or the property of others, or is disrespectful (as defined by
the teacher) will be sent to the office immediately!
TEACHER:
I will be fair and consistent in administering the discipline for my
classroom.
_________________________ ___________________
Signature Date
**Guideline Infraction Notices: When I see that a student is misbehaving, I
will hand the student a notice. They are to read it, sign it, and keep it
until the end of class. The student must stay after class for a discussion.
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