HOOKS HIGH SCHOOL

401 AVENUE A – HOOKS, TEXAS 75561

 (903)547-2215

Fax: (903) 547- 6514

US History since 1877 Course Syllabus

Instructor:    Luke McGuire

E-mail:           mcguirel@hooksisd.net

Phone:         903-908-1545

Conference:  10:25-11:55 on A Days / 8:50-10:20 on B Days

Course Description

United States History is a survey course in which students will be able to distinguish the historical, political, economic and social changes of the United States from 1877 until the present. Major Units are as follows:

·       The Gilded Age

·       Progressive Era

·       World Power – Spanish – American and First World War

·       Boom Times – the 1920’s

·       Economic Bust – the Great Depression

·       World War II

·       The Cold War

·       Civil Rights Movement

·       1970’s – 1990’s

·       Since the 1990’s

Required Materials

·   Notebook

·   Paper

·   Pen and or/ pencil

Textbooks and Chromebooks

All students will have access to a class set of books in the classroom and online access as well. Students will also be given a chromebook. Students are responsible for all classroom materials!

Grading Policy

Students will receive a minimum of 10 grades each six weeks for daily work, class participation, test, USA Test Prep objectives and projects. Daily Assignments – 75%; Tests – 25%; Projects – to be determined.

Late work will be penalized.

Make-up work should be picked up in advance (if you know you will be out) or as soon as you return to school. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed. All missed tests will be made up in Content Mastery.

Classroom Expectations

·   Come to class on time with all materials.

·   Get permission to speak and/or leave your seat.

·   Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.

·   Respect the teacher, yourself, and all classroom materials.

·   Take responsibility for your actions.

Consequences

The following consequences will be used based on the severity and frequency of the action.

·   Verbal Warning

·   Detention

·   Parent Conference

·   Dismissal from Class

------ Any student may be removed from class immediately if he or she is blatantly disrespectful to anyone, poses a threat to the class, or interferes with the learning process of others.

End of Course Tests

           You will be taking the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness End of Course Exam (STAAR EOC). This will be your last test and I do expect success!

           For more information about the United States History EOC, please visit the Hooks ISD website at www.hooksisd.net or the Texas Education Agency website at www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/.

Tutorials

All U. S. History students will be assigned to a homeroom for tutorials to ensure they pass their EOC. They will be assigned certain objectives to work through and will receive a classroom grade for completing the objective. Please note – they may access their USA Test Prep account from any computer!

Note to Parents

Dear Parents,

I am looking forward to a fun and productive year working with your child! I am here to help your student and my door is always open should you have any questions, comments or concerns!

Sincerely,

Luke McGuire