�US History
Morton High School� �2022– 2023 School Year
Welcome to US History!
United States History is a yearlong course that explores American historical events in the 20th Century and is required for graduation. The general approach to the units includes teacher-led discussions, student-oriented discussions, group work, written assignments, and oral and written reports. U.S. History is a full-year class that meets the district requirement for one credit of U.S. History for graduation. It is recommended for juniors.
Textbook:
The American Nation in the 20th Century; Holt, Rinehart and WInston, 1998
Classroom Expectations:
*All school rules and policies as noted in the Student Handbook apply in this classroom.
Grading Procedures:
Gradebook setup varies by teacher but the number and types of assignments and points possible are all within an agreed upon range.
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 Schoology. There will be times where we submit on Schoology and turn in by hand in class. Play attention to directions.
HELPFUL ONLINE SITES
PowerSchool is an excellent way to stay on top of your grades, tardies, and absences:�https://ps1.morton709.org/public/home.html
Schoology is where students AND parents access content, assignments, announcements and resources: http://mcusd709.schoology.com
Supplies Needed:
Other Recommended Supplies:
Academic Assistance
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Availability varies by teacher. We are 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:
Please check with your teacher for their make-up and late work policies.
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CLASSROOM NORMS FOR TECHNOLOGY
No cell phones.
Technology should only be used for academic purposes.
Devices should be charged and operational.
The student receives a chronological and topical breakdown of America’s past and present development—socially, economically, and politically. This breakdown is accomplished by dividing American historical development into eras and associating outstanding personalities and events such as wars, economic disasters, etc. with each era. This information is used, whenever possible, to analyze the effects people and events have had on present and possibly future development of this nation—politically, socially, and economically. The student learns to view American history with a deeper sense of realism and at the same time gains a workable and more applicable knowledge of history. The student also becomes more aware of the complexities and implications of any social action.
Units of Study
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Industrialization & Progressivism Post WWII & Start of the Cold War
Imperialism Civil Rights Movement, JFK, & LBJ
WWI The Vietnam War
The 1920s The 1970s - Nixon, Ford, & Carter
The Great Depression & the New Deal The 1980s - Reagan & Bush
Between the Wars & WWII The 1990s - The Clinton Years