Text: American Voices by Scott Foresman. There will also be supplemented handouts used to reinforce or offer different points of view from the main text.
Students in grade eleven study the major turning points in American history in the 20th century. Following a review of the nation�s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on the U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the tenth-grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. They learn that the United States has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are not accidents, but the results of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic to citizens of other countries. Students understand that our rights under the U.S. Constitution comprise a precious inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for their preservation and protection.
FAQ�s:
Q: What is the grading scale?
A:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = Fail
Q: How do I figure my percentage?
A: Divide your total points by the total possible points
Q: How do I know my total points and the class total points?
A: Maintain all returned work.
Q: Do you count tardies, cuts, and unverified absences?
A: Yes. The policy on these will be a mix of the Del Oro Social Science policy and the summer school policy. Any more than 3 absences will cause you to be dropped from the class. Any cuts and/or absences and you will need to handle it with Mr. Jones. 3 tardies will equal 1 absence.
Q: Can we eat and drink in class?
A: Yes, as long as you throw it away, don�t spill it or make a mess, and don�t have to leave class to get it.
Q: Will we have a seating chart?
A: Yes. I will assign the seats in the first few days of class.
Q: Do you accept late work?
A: Not for full credit. Assignments will be docked a full letter grade for every day it is late.
Q: Do you give extra credit assignments?
A: Very very rarely. When I feel like giving it, I will�and when students ask, it for some reason has the effect of making me not want to give it.
Q: Do you have office hours?
A: You can always see me before or after class. Any students can make an appointment for a time outside of class to meet for individual or group assistance.
Class Rules:
1. Don�t talk when someone else is speaking. This will cause you to lose your participation points for that day.
2. Respect the classroom and the school.
3. You must have writing instrument, paper, all handouts and necessary books in class each day.
4. Any form of cheating will cause you to fail the course and will be dealt with harshly by administration.