Course Outline and Schedule
Mr. Cook Room 2044 Phone: 468-2541 ext 2044 email: tcook@keshequa.org
The main goal of the 11th US History and Government course is for each student to be successful on the New York State Regents. As we prepare for this challenge we will also be refining skills and building the knowledge you need to be successful students and citizens.
Several years ago we worked together to become Social
Scientists. You may remember that
a good Social Scientist is someone who
These characteristics of a good Social Scientist are still
the key to reaching the goals that we have set. If you put forth a sincere
effort toward developing and exhibiting these characteristics, you will be
successful!
Each student will be required to:
We will be following the general grading procedures found in the Student Handbook. The US History and Government Regents will be serving as our final exam.
In each ten-week period, your Social Studies grade will be figure using the following categories and weights:
All Classwork can be redone for higher grades. Quiz and tests cannot be retaken, though remedial opportunities may be provided. Students are expected to fully complete homework and other classwork by the assigned time. Missing work will be counted as a zero in the classwork average. Late work will receive a five point deduction if not completed at the assigned time and then an additional five points a day will be deducted for each day late. These points cannot be made up. Students who are absent on the day classwork is due have until the end of the day they return to school to hand in the work.
1. 2 TR – do you remember it?
*Treat everyone and everything with Respect!
* Take responsibility for your learning and actions!
2. Be in the room by the time the
bell rings for class. If you are
late bring a pass. You are
responsible for any work you miss. You will receive one warning each 5
week - 2nd offense will
result in making up the time afterschool.
Additional offenses may be considered level 2.
3. No food or drink in the
classroom.
4. Do not interfere with your
colleagues learning.
5. Come to class prepared.
6. School attendance policy is in
effect. Students have five school
days from the day of their return to make up any classwork, quizzes, or tests.
7. Ask for permission to go to
bathroom or lockers. Please sign
out and in.
8. We will be following the other rules found in the Student
Handbook and Discipline Code.
United States History and
Government
Textbook: The American Vision
Content Outline
Text Chapters 1-5
Unit 3 Creating a
Nation (1787-1850) Oct
Text Chapters 6-9
Text Chapters 10-12
Text Chapters 13-16
Midterm Examination
Text Chapters 17-19
Text Chapters 20-23
Text Chapters 24-27
Text Chapters 28-31
Text Chapters 32-34
Nixon/Ford/Carter
The Reagan Years
Into a New Century
Review Opportunities May/June
Regents Examination