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Course of Study
US History at its simplest is the study of the people and events which have influenced this country since before its founding up through the modern day. But nothing in life is simple. This course serves as a means of determining the forces that drive our society politically, socially, and economically. Comparisons between historic events or trends and modern events or trends will help students to better understand how our society works and where it is headed in the near future. Students will be asked to consider a variety of different subjects in US History. Each of these subjects will require students to reach conclusions about and be critical of the United States of America and the many different groups that make up American society.
Our remaining learning targets will be organized into five units focused on the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War Era, and Detroit in the modern era.
Current Events A task that is due once every few weeks. Students seek out and explain news that is current and significant. The five Current Events assigned this semester are worth 10% of the final grade.
Learning Target Classwork Most learning targets require students to complete notes using the write-up on the class website and to choose a mastery task from options for demonstrating basic or proficient mastery. A few days will be given to work on demonstrating mastery of a units four learning targets. This classwork is worth 60% of the final grade.
Academic Behavior Appropriate behavior that does not disrupt learning for any student is expected from all students if we are to establish an academic setting. Students will be expected to be organized, respect the classroom, and to practice self-discipline. This category is worth 10% of the final grade.
Tests and Quizzes Our approach to testing will change as our uses for testing change. Students will be expected to participate in testing to produce measurable data of student success. This includes some testing in this class and the Performance Series testing completed by all students. Participation in testing is worth 10% of the final grade.
Performance Task Students will have multiple options for completing a social studies performance task as part of the next-generation ready program. There will be time to develop and work on producing a performance task in this class and during seminar. The performance task is worth 10% of the final grade.
Hall passes are only given to students who are working and behaving appropriately. No students may leave within the first fifteen minutes of class or the last fifteen minutes of class.
Electronics/headphones should only be out with teacher approval. The outlets are not for student use. The classroom should be kept clean! Clean up after yourself and remind those around you to do the same.