Topics To Be Covered In Part I

1. Contrast effects of economic, geographic, social, and political conditions

before and after European explorations of the 15^th through 17^th centuries

on Europeans, American colonists, and indigenous Americans.

2. Compare various early English settlements and colonies on the basis of

Economics, geography, culture, government, and Native American relations.

3. 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.

4. Describe the political system of the United States based on the

Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

5. Identify key cases that helped shape the United States Supreme Court,

including Marbury v Mardison, McCulloch v Maryland, and Cherokee Nation v Georgia.

6. Describe relations of the United States with Britain and France from 1781 to 1823 including the XYZ Affair, the War of 1812, and the Monroe

Doctrine.

7. Describe the development of a distinct culture with the United States

Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, including the impact of the Second Great Awakening and writings of James Fenimore Cooper, Henry David Thoreau, and Edgar Allen Poe.

Topics To Be Covered in Part II

1. Trace the development of efforts to abolish slavery prior to the Civil War.

2. Summarize major legislation and court decisions from 1800-1861 that led to increasing sectionalism, including the Missouri Compromise of 1820, the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision.

3. Discuss how the course, character, and effects of the Civil War influenced the United States.

4. Contrast congressional and presidential plans for Reconstruction, including African-American political participation.

5. Career Exploration and guidance will be addressed.

6. Participation in work-related activities within the school and out in the community.

Classroom Rules and Expectations

1. Be on time and have appropriate materials each day.

2. Follow all school rules.

3. Show respect toward your teacher and classmates.

4. Talk only during appropriate times.

5. Food, drink and gum are NOT allowed in this class.

6. Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

Grades

Grades in this class will be determined by the following

1. Classroom assignments

2. Homework

3. Test

I use a point system with test usually counting 100 points – classroom assignments and homework will count for various amounts of points depending upon amount.

Make-up Work

Students will have 3 days to complete any missed assignments and/or tests.

Considerations will be given if the student misses several days in a row.

Materials

1. One 3-ring binder (1 inch)

2. Paper

3. Pens or Pencils (no red ink)

Parents may feel free to contact me at school with any concerns. Email is usually quicker than phone calls. If necessary, you may contact me at home before 9:00 pm.

737-9888.

READING SYLLABUS

Mrs. Lori Andrews

Email – landrews@cullmancats.net

This class is designed to increase reading skills for students on an individual basis.

Topics to be covered:

1.      Word Recognition       7. Main Idea

2.      Oral Reading Skills       8. Fact/Opinion

3.      Reading Fluency                9. Sequencing

4.      Nonsense Words             10. Conclusions

5.      Reading Comprehension      11. Context Clues

6.      Critical Reading Skills

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

1.      Be on time and have appropriate materials each day.

2.      Follow all school rules.

3.      Show respect toward your teacher and classmates.

4.      Talk only during and appropriate times and participate when asked.

5.      Food and drinks cannot be consumed during class.

6.      Have a POSITIVE attitude!!

Grades:

            Grades will be determined by the following:

1.      Tests 50%

2.      Class Assignments 50%

Make-up Work:

            It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about work missed. Work must be             completed within 3 days of returning to school. If the student misses an                    extended amount of time, consideration will be given.

Materials:

1.      One 3-ring binder (1 inch)

2.      Paper

3.      Pens or pencils (no red ink)

Text:

            This class does not use a textbook, but will use a variety of reading materials

            including SRA reading kits.

Parents may feel free to contact me at school with any concerns. Email is usually quicker than phone calls. If necessary, you may contact me at home before 9:00pm 737-9888.

STUDY SKILLS SYLLABUS

Mrs. Lori Andrews

Email – landrews@cullmancats.net

Topics to be covered during the first semester:

1.      Setting Goals

2.      Organizational Skills

3.      Study Habits

4.      Time Management

5.      Test Taking Strategies

6.      Note Taking Skills

7.      Career Interest Inventory

Topics to be covered during the second semester:

1.      Using Textbooks

2.      Reference Materials

3.      Shorthand for Notes

4.      Library Skills

5.      Dictionary Skills

6.      Note Taking (outlining)

7.      Career Exploration

Topics to be covered during the third semester:

1.      Following Directions (written)

2.      Following Directions (spoken)

3.      Map Skills

4.      Listening Skills

5.      Using Context Clues

6.      Career Exploration

7.      Pathways Planning

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

1.      Be on time and have appropriate materials each day.

2.      Follow all school rules.

3.      Show respect toward your teacher and classmates.

4.      Talk only during appropriate times.

5.      Food, drink and gum are allowed in study skills; however, all papers MUST be deposited in the trash can.

6.      Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

Grades:

            Your study skills grades will be determined by the following:

1.      Study skills assignments 50%

2.      Completing your planner 25%

3.      Using your time wisely 25%

Make-up Work – Assignments given in study skills are due at the end of each week. You will have plenty of time to make up my assignments in my class.

Materials:

1.      One 3-ring binder (1 inch)

2.      Planner - your planner will be checked daily and will be a significant part of your grade. You do not have to purchase a fancy planner. A spiral notebook is acceptable.

Parents may feel free to contact me at school with any concerns. Email is usually quicker than phone calls. If necessary, you may contact me at home before 9:00pm 737-9888.

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Syllabus

Topics To Be Covered In Part I

Topics to be covered during the first semester:

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