Honors U.S. History

2021-22

General Course Information

Introduction

This is essentially a college course that is rather demanding, and is one that requires you to put forth your best effort on a DAILY basis. Due to the challenging nature of the course, an extra grade point will be added to your course G.P.A. You have ample opportunity to demonstrate that you are academically competent learners, effective communicators, productive individuals, culturally aware individuals, and involved citizens.

Textbook

United States History and Geography: Modern Times

Supplemental Books:

The American Pageant 15e

Portrait of America by Stephen B. Oates Volume I (ISBN: 0-395-90077-8)

Portrait of America by Stephen B. Oates Volume II (ISBN: 0-395-90078-6

Digital History Text

Attendance

Regular attendance is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL in this class.

I will strictly enforce the school attendance policy. Students with persistent attendance problems will be transferred to another class.

Classroom Management

I CAN NOT OVERSTATE THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING EXCELLENT CLASS NOTES. THEY WILL BE OF GREAT HELP FOR THE TEST AND QUIZ PREPARATION THIS YEAR.

Each one of you is expected to take an active part in class on a daily basis. When you enter this room, be prepared to think, ask questions, and make comments. If you have difficulties in this class, feel free to drop by for extra help. If special problems arise, see me as soon as possible, so that we can work things out.

If you are having "one of those days", let me know before class begins so that I can accordingly make allowances.

Homework

Expect nightly reading assignments. TAKE THESE SERIOUSLY! If you do not read, you will not do well in this course. Read to understand, do not read just to "get it done".

Late work is usually not accepted. If you are going to be absent, you are responsible to see me as soon as possible to find out what you missed and if there are any assignments that do not appear on the syllabus.