Plainfield High SchoolCentral Campus

US HISTORY SYLLABUS2019-2020

Mrs. Kancauski & Mr. Janczak

Room: C-140

Email: bkancaus@psd202.org

tjanczak@psd202.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a survey of U.S. History, originating with a review of the founding of our nation. It Investigates the study of Presidential administrations, and compares major historical events and movements with a focus on social, economic, and political aspects of America’s past. Students are expected to think critically in order to participate in classroom discussions and produce analytical essays utilizing primary and secondary source documents. This course satisfies a graduation requirement.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:Students are required to have the following materials: blue or black pen, pencil, folder, and a notebook. A class textbook will be provided.

UNITS OF STUDYProgressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, The Roaring Twenties, The Great Depression, World War II, The Cold War, 1950s, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Reagan Era, Modern AmericaGRADING:

Course Grades: Course grades will not be based upon a total accumulation of points. Instead, student grades will be determined based on the following weighted categories:

60% for assessments. 20% for practice20% for final exam

HOMEWORK:It is the responsibility of every student to turn in assignment on the due date. If there are unforeseen circumstances that prevent this an alternative date must be agreed upon between student and teacher before the original due date. If not the following consequences will ensue.- 1 day late = minus 10%- 2 days late = minus 20%

- 3 days late = minus 30%- Anything after 3 days will be ½ credit

ASSESSMENTS:Assessments/outcomes are tests, quizzes, projects, and other cumulative assignments designed to assess a student’s understanding of the material.

ABSENCE POLICY:Daily attendance is one of the most important factors affecting school achievement. Not only is regular attendance a State of Illinois mandate, but it is also a value that prepares the student for the world of work and adult responsibilities. Research indicates that student attendance is highly correlated with success in school. Ensuring regular school attendance requires a cooperative effort by the parent(s) or guardian(s) and school personnel.

District 202 attendance policies and procedures have the following goals: 1. Improve overall student attendance 2. Maximize student academic success through policies/procedures that encourage daily attendance 3. Encourage a cooperative effort between families and the school in order to maximize attendance 4. Uphold/enforce the Illinois School Code regarding attendance 5. Place accountability for attendance with the student and the parents

Any student absent (for any reason) will be responsible for communicating with the teacher and following through with any make up work, readings, assessments, or notes necessary.

EXPECTATIONS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

Students are expected to be on time to class and in their assigned seat before the bell rings. Keep an organized notebook. Come prepared for class on a daily basis, this means, BRING ALL YOUR MATERIALS

EVERYDAY TO CLASS. Complete assignments on time and in a quality fashion. Participate in class discussions and activities. Use study guides and notes to prepare for tests and quizzes. Ask questions. All students will participate in classroom activities. THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IS BY

DOING!