�US History
Morton High School� �2022– 2023 School Year
Mr. Chris Roberts, US History and Special Education Teacher �Email: Chris. Roberts@mcusd709.org �Phone: (309) 266-7162 EXT. �Rm: 4
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Welcome to US History!
This is a survey course over the history of the United States. Homework will consist of reading the text, class lectures, notes quizzes, worksheets, group work, deep dives into research topics, and tests. The deep dive activities provides students an opportunity to investigate a topic of interest in certain areas of history. Tests are administered at the end of each unit.
Units Covered:
Semester 1: Native Americans, Explorers, Colonization, American Revolution, Formation of Government, Pre-Civil War, Civil War, Reconstruction, and Wild West
Semester 2: Industrialization, World Power (WWI), Roaring 20s, Great Depression, WWII, 1950s, 1960’s and an overview of the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Textbook:
US History, Wayne King. AGS
Classroom Expectations:
*All school rules and policies as noted in the Student Handbook apply in this classroom.
Grading Procedures:
A Total points system is used to calculate grades. Grades are determined by dividing an individual student’s accumulated point total by the total number of points possible.
�Tests: …………………………..…………..…100pts Max
Homework ……………………………………Pts Vary
Projects ……………………………………….Pts Vary
A 95-100 C 79-82
A- 93-94 C- 77-78
B+ 91-92 D+ 75-76
B 87-90 D 71-74
B- 85-86 D- 73-70
C+ 83-84 F Below 70�
Homework: Assignments will be posted in PowerSchool. Late homework will be accepted up until the end of the quarter.
HELPFUL ON-LINE SITES
PowerSchool is an excellent way to stay on top of your grades, tardies, and absences:�https://ps1.morton709.org/public/home.html
Supplies Needed:
Academic Assistance
�M-Th: 3:00pm – 3:40pm
M-F: Potter Hour
Prep Periods: 4th & 7th
By appointment only. Students must sign up for assistance via email or during class. Mr. Roberts is always happy to work with students when they need assistance, but students need to be proactive so that they can get help when they need it.
Make – up Work/late work:
PowerSchool will be updated weekly. Students will be emailed a full copy of the notes, handouts, and assignments. Please check PowerSchool to see what you missed. Paper copies are handed out in class and given to absent students upon their return.
All tests and quizzes must be made-up prior to the last day of the quarter. LATE WORK: 50% deduction/assignment after 1st day late. If a test is rescheduled and you do not arrive for the test, a 10% deduction will occur for each time the test is missed and rescheduled. Late work can be submitted up until the end of the quarter. A “0” in the gradebook for a missing assignment will be changed WHEN it is submitted.
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CLASSROOM NORMS FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students will await further instructions given by the teacher. Students will listen for teacher’s cue to close screen of iPad when whole-group attention is needed. Students will save/turn in work as needed and completely put away iPads when directed to do so. Students will visit only the websites listed in the activity, or stated by the teacher. Any accidental deviation to an unauthorized website should be reported to the teacher immediately. Students will not eat or drink in the classroom when iPads are being utilized. PHONES WILL BE SILENT AND PUT AWAY UNLESS GIVEN PERMISSION.
Students enrolled in US History are expected to be prepared for class with their iPad, textbook, writing utensil, and paper. They should take notes and complete homework in a timely manner. I also expect students to ask questions and seek help when appropriate. In addition, students are expected to obtain passing test scores.
Quarantined students are expected to check in with Mr. Roberts via email. Google meet for presentations of lectures can be utilized once contact has been established with the teacher.
I look forward to exploring and learning US History with you this year. Through lectures, group work, videos, movies and research projects we will learn about the events that have changed and shaped our great country.
Sincerely,
Mr. Roberts
Please sign to acknowledge that you have read and understand the US History 22-23 Syllabus.
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If you have any questions, comments or things I should know please reach out! chris.roberts@mcusd709.org