Welcome to Mrs. Stanley’s History Class!

1. Welcome to Mrs. Stanley’s History Class!

2. Exploration and beyond…

3. On the index card provided answer the following questions: * What is your name? * What is your nickname-or name you like to be called? * What is your date of birth? * What is your email address? * What extracurricular activities are you involved in? * What clubs have you joined or are planning to join? * What is your favorite TV show? * What is your favorite sport? * What is your favorite food? * What is your favorite thing to do outside of school? * What is your favorite candy bar? * List 3 modern day movies that are based on historical events.

4. What will we study in this class? • Course Description: This course is designed to provide a basic (an advanced—Honors) understanding and interpretation of facts and events of U.S. History from the period of “pre-discovery” to present day. The course will utilize a number of different types of teaching and testing techniques to enhance learning, critical thinking, writing, communication skills, study habits and organization. • Core Objectives: Students will learn to read, listen, evaluate and effectively communicate the main themes and ideas associated with U.S. History throughout different time periods and make broader connections between events in U.S. History and other world events.

5. What am I expected to bring to class each day? Required Text: The Americans textbook Required Supplies: Organizer—to write down important dates, assignments, etc 1 ½ inch to 2 inch Three Ring Binder Regular Lined notebook paper Blue or black ink pen Standard no. 2 pencil * No gel pens or colored pens allowed on any written work to be turned in Dry erase markers Composition notebook (Honors only) Other recommendations: Colored pencils Cornell lecture paper (can be downloaded from my website) PowerPoint lecture outlines (can be downloaded from my website)

6. What are the Classroom Policies and Procedures? • At the beginning of each period, students will find an assignment (“Take Five”) for the day written on the whiteboard. Students are expected to begin the task immediately. Most whiteboard assignments should be completed quickly and usually within the first few minutes of class we will go over the assignment together. All daily class work and homework assignments are to be kept in a three ring binder to assist for your test preparation. • Absences: Attendance is essential in order to receive the full benefit of the class. If you are absent from class it is YOUR responsibility to complete all makeup work in a timely fashion. A class work folder will be provided that will include the weekly activities of the class. In the event you are absent you will need to review the folder to see what has been missed and needs to be made up. You will have 3 days to complete any missed assignments without penalty. After a three day period, makeup work will be considered late work and subject to the terms and conditions of “late work”. • Scheduled/Posted Assignments: If an assignment due date (i.e. project, test, paper, etc.) has been announced in class, posted on the Web etc…at least 1 week prior to actual due date, students, regardless of unexcused absences, are expected to communicate with the teacher regarding the timely completion of those assignments. *i.e. If you are aware of a test on Friday and you miss Thursday, but return on Friday—you should expect to take the test.

7. “The Dog Ate My Homework” Late work: If an assignment is not turned in on time, it is considered late work. Late work will be graded as follows: Turned in within the next day after due date: 10 points off Turned in between 2 & 5 days after due date: 20 points off Turned in between 6 & 10 days after due date: 30 points off Turned in after 10 days: NOT ACCEPTED

8. What are the expectations for behavior in this class? • Classroom Behavior: This is an upper level (Junior) course, therefore, it is expected that all students behave in manner that reflects your level of maturity. All NPHS rules will apply in this classroom. In addition, the following requirements apply: • Students are expected to try and work hard. • Students are expected to respect their peers and the classroom. • Students are expected to refrain from talking, passing notes, sleeping in class (particularly during lecture). • Students are expected to be on time for class. • Students are expected to communicate with the teacher privately if she/he is experiencing some problem with the class. • Students are expected to do his/her own work: plagiarism, copying, cheating, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. • Students are expected to succeed if she/he follows the rules and has a positive attitude in class.

9. Disciplinary Actions: In the event that classroom expectations are not met, consequences will follow. Please refer to student handbook for the guidelines of corrective action that will take place in this classroom.

10. Hall pass usage: Learning is impacted by students constantly leaving the classroom for one reason or another—my room has not nor will ever be a revolving door. NPHS provides ample breaks between classes to use the restroom facilities. Therefore, students will be allowed 2 Hall pass visits per 9 weeks of class. If you decide not to use this offer, you can use this pass as a “Free Quiz” pass to be given at the end of each 9 weeks. A “Free Quiz” pass will enable you to replace a lower quiz grade for a 100!

11. How will I be graded in this class? • Portfolios (Regular U.S. History Only): Each student will be required to keep his/her daily work (including whiteboard “Take Five” exercises, handouts, daily class work and homework) in a three ring binder. Notebooks or portfolios must be brought to class each day. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up with all class work and homework in this binder. Notebooks or portfolios count as a 25% Formative Grade. Notebooks are graded based on completion of work (complete all homework/class work assignments, accuracy of work and organization. Notebooks should include a “Table of Contents” with all notebook entries neatly listed in order. Notebooks should include all completed entries with the students’ name, date of assignment and assignment number neatly printed in the top right hand corner of each page.

12. Pat the Patriot August 9, 2009 U.S. History Section 01 Table of Contents (1) January 27th: Chp. 11 Section 1, Identification and Questions 1,2,3 & 5 on Section Review pg. 279. (2) January 28th: Chp. 11 Section 2, Main Ideas with at least 3 facts for each heading. (3) January 29th: Chp. 11 Section 3 pgs. 285-289. Complete the identification and answer questions 1, 2, 3 and 5. (4) Jan 29th-Feb. 4th Comparison chart of civilizations (5) Jan. 29th: Chp. 11 Section 4 pgs. 290-293. Complete the identification and answer questions 1, 2 & 5. (6) Feb. 2nd: Chp. 11 Section 5 pgs. 294-298. Complete the identification and answer questions 1, 2 & 3. (7) Feb. 11th: Complete the handout for Chp. 12. Identification and 5 questions. (8) Feb. 13th: Complete the handout for Chp. 13. Identification and 5 questions.

13. How will I be graded in this class? • Unit Tests: Tests will consist of the information covered in each Unit covered in this course (usually 3-5 chapters). The test will evaluate knowledge of required U.S. History Standard.Each test will consist of any of the following types of questions: identifications, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank (w/o a word bank) or short answer/essay. There will be a cumulative Mid-term and Final exam in the course as well as the EOCT.

14. How will I be graded in this class? • Analytical Papers (Honors Only): Students will be given primary documents or documents written by historians to read. They will then be asked to write brief (1-2) page essays based on those primary documents. Students will write on the assigned documents, using a format described in the Analytical Paper handout (to be given in class later). The purpose of these exercises is to teach you how to read and analyze a document and relate the document to the “bigger” picture in terms of our U.S. History. The purpose of the assignment is also to enhance a student’s written communication skills. • Only those essays that follow the format guidelines and submitted on time will be considered as earning a passing grade. Correct paper format will be discussed and the first paper completed in class as an example. Only the first essay assignment may be resubmitted for full credit if receiving an initial failing grade. If you continue to receive failing grades on paper assignments-it is your responsibility to see me immediately to discuss the problem. (More than 1 failing grade-you should see me!)

15. How will I be graded in this class? • Timed Writing (Honors Only): Based on previous reading assignment, students will be given a “pop” question in which they will write for 20 minutes. This is in preparation for the Writing Portion on the SAT as well as the development of the written communication skills.

16. How will I be graded in this class? Semester Projects: Students will be required to fulfill a project grade requirement each semester. Students will be given a topic that relates to the themes that will be covered in U.S. History each semester. The majority of the project work will be completed outside of the classroom. Students will be expected to present their project to the class. Other information regarding the project grade will be distributed in class in a separate handout.

17. How will I be graded in this class? • Discussion Questions (Take Five’s)Debating Current Events/Quizzes: Students will be required to answer daily questions based on homework and class work assignments. DQ’s need to be answered in the following fashion: • Written response uses complete sentences with proper punctuation and grammar. • Oral response uses thoughtful, insightful answers. • Question is clearly incorporated into the answer or written above the answer. • Response is thorough, using evidence or examples to illustrate your point. “I don’t know” is not an acceptable answer in oral responses—be prepared for class! • Pop quizzes may be given at any time over homework, class work or reading assignments. Pop quizzes will consist of 5 short answer or multiple choice style questions.

18. Computation of Grades: Grades will be determined as follows: Portfolios (Reg. Only) 25% Formative assessment Unit Tests 60% Summative assessment Analytical Papers (Honors Only) 60% Summative assessment Timed Writing (Honors Only) 25% Formative assessment Semester Projects 60% Summative assessment Mid-Term Exam 60% Summative assessment Final Exam 60% Summative assessment DQ’s /Pop Quizzes/Classwork 25% Formative assessment EOCT: 15% of overall grade A= 90-100; B= 89-80; C=79-74; D=70-73; F=Below 70 A= Outstanding work! B= Satisfactory Work C= Average Work F= Failing Work

19. Recommendations… • Lecture Notes: The Social Studies Department as a whole has adopted the Cornell Note Taking Strategy for our students. Students should take notes in this fashion. The Cornell Note Taking Strategy will be thoroughly explained to students prior to lecture. • Students may use their own paper or can download a template from my website at www.ajourneythrutime.com It is highly recommended that students initially have approximately 100 copies of this lecture note paper made at Kinko’s or another copying organization.

20. Academic Honesty Policy: The NPHS student is expected to uphold the highest standard in the student code of conduct. Academic dishonesty includes the following: plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to school materials, misrepresentation/falsification of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification. Violation of Academic Honesty is a serious offense; it not only shatters trust, but these actions can follow a student throughout his/her entire academic career. Any violations will be subject to the punishments and reprimands of the Administration of NPHS. In addition to any NPHS disciplinary actions, students will receive a 0 for all work submitted in this fashion.

21. How do I SUCCEED in this class? I try to provide an interesting, energetic classroom with a variety of activities. A variety of assignments, projects and activities means that you will find many ways to excel and demonstrate your brilliance. You will be successful if you complete assignments, papers, and projects and turn them in ON TIME! You will be successful if you are prepared for tests and participate in class discussions and simulations. Don’t be afraid to ask questions—it is how you and the teacher grow! Notebooks should be thorough and organized. Organization is key—make certain that you understand the homework, or class assignment before leaving the class. As a teacher, nothing is more gratifying than having a student come for help and leave with a better understanding and confidence! This is a history class—don’t just answer questions, be able to tell the story! I WANT YOU TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS AND TO ENJOY HISTORY!

22. Who is Pat the Patriot? • Pat the Patriot represents extra bonus points on tests and in the class participation portion of your grade. • How do I earn Pat the Patriot? • A student is awarded a Pat the Patriot after 10 times of answering questions/or participating in class discussions.

23. What’s the diff? APUSH: The major purpose of England’s mercantilist policy was to (A) Protect the infant industries of England’s young colonies (B) Increase England’s prosperity (C) Discourage other European powers from colonizing North America (D) Reduce the need for an overseas empire (E) Open the Atlantic to free trade Honors: Mercantilism was designed to: A) regulate commerce providing wealth to the mother country. B) destroy the power of rising colonial merchants and manufacturing. C) keep the price of tobacco low. D) raise money to pay off England's war debts with Spain. Regular: ________ is the economic policy that favored Great Britain over the colonies. a. Navigation Acts b. Mercantilism c. Communism d. Federalism