Syllabus

Course Materials
-3 Ring Binder
-Pencil or Pen
-3 ring notebook
-Folder

Class Information
US History
Ms. Baer
2016-2017
Room 204

Office Hours
After School: 2:30-3:00 (later if asked)
Planning Period: 2nd period
Before School: By appointment ONLY

Contact Information
Email: Alyssa.baer@jefferson.kyschools.us
Class Website : www.msbaerprp.weebly.com

Expectations and Rules

-Electronics will be put away at ALL TIMES.
-PDA is for after school and NOT in the classroom.
-Listen actively- ask questions and participate.
-Mutual respect is a MUST- I will respect my students and expect students to respect
both me and their peers.
-Food and drinks are allowed, but if they become a distraction, that privilege will be
taken away
-CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. CLEAN UP AFTER
YOURSELF.

Classroom Procedures
-YOU are responsible for keeping up with your grade. Missing work will be given upon request, but points will be taken off for being late.
-New vocabulary will be introduced every Monday and students will be expected to complete the vocabulary chart every week. THE
CHART IS A GRADE.
-Students will be given a quiz every Friday in order to prepare them for the format of the EOC and assess their knowledge of topics
covered in class.
-Students can do quiz corrections for every quiz. Corrections must be done on the provided sheet and all sections must be completely
filled out to receive credit. Students can earn up to half the points back.
-Cheating in this class is ABOSOLUTELY NOT TOLERATED. Any students caught cheating will receive ZERO credit for the assignment. If
cheating is a reoccurring issue, parents and administration will be notified.

Class Description
This class includes two semesters of US History, covering content from Colonization to Present Day. US History is a REQUIRED credit for
graduation- meaning you MUST PASS BOTH SEMESTERS TO GRADUATE. This class is aligned with the Next Generation Anchor Standards
and ACT Quality Core Standards. Students will need to utilize reading and writing skills and will hone these skills throughout the course.
They will be expected to work in groups, work as individuals, and participate in class discussion. This class is also an End of Course
Exam Class and students will be tested on information covered in this course at the end of the year.

Course Topics

Grading Policy
The grading policy in this class follows the guidelines set out by the
Jefferson County school district and PRP High School. The gradebook
is separated into three main categories- Mastery of Standards
(quizzes, tests, projects, and the EOC), Progress Toward Standards
(readings, writing assignments, district assessments), and
Engagement (notes, group work, class work), The Mastery of
standards section is worth 50% of your grade, Progress Toward
Standards is 30%, and Engagement is 20%. During the second
semester of the course the EOC exam will be worth 20% of YOUR
OVERALL GRADE.

Absentee Policy

-Early America (Colonies, Revolution, Constitution)

-Expansion and The Antebellum Period
-The Civil War and Reconstruction
-Industrialization and Progressives
-WWI
-The Roaring 20s
-The Great Depression and The New Deal
-WWII
-The Cold War
-The Civil Rights Movement
-President Reagan-Present Day America

Cell Phone Policy

Although it is extremely important that you are present in class every

day, emergency absences are understandable. As per school policy
students will have the number of days absent plus one day to turn in
makeup work for full credit. Quizzes or tests may be made up in the
morning before school or after school. Students are responsible for
getting their makeup work and/or making appointments to take
quizzes/tests. Students caught skipping will receive NO CREDIT for
makeup work.

As per school policy cell phones should be put away at ALL

TIMES and should remain away throughout the ENTIRE
SCHOOL DAY. If phones are used to cheat, the student will
receive NO CREDIT for the assignment and disciplinary action
WILL be taken.

Grading Scale
100-90 A
80-90 B

70-80 C
60-70 D

Student signature:_____________________________
Parent signature:______________________________

Contact email or phone:__________________________

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