US HISTORY COURSE SYLLABUS(Mr. Fortmann/Room 150)

INTRODUCTION:My name is Mr. Fortmann and welcome to U.S. History. American History is one

big, and if done properly, one very exciting story about us. I will act as your storyteller throughout the upcoming year. This course is intended to be a broad survey of American History from approximately the completion of Revolutionary War to issues that we face as a people today. It is my intention to explore the vast economic, political, and social changes that took place in our nation during this time period. I also hope to analyze how our past as a nation has molded present day America and look at where we may be headed as a people in the future. One of my main goals as your teacher is helping you to succeed in U.S. History. If you are having any problems in this class, please come and see me as soon as possible.

CLASSWORK/GRADES:Your individual grade will be made up of two components each worth 50%. The

first will be class work assigned. This includes all class activities, group work, projects, and yes HOMEWORK. The second component of your grade will be unit quizzes. These will test your mastery of the content covered throughout a particular unit.

***NOTE: Class participation is a must for our year to be successful. I will keep track of participation throughout each quarter. Also, extra credit will be offered to help raise grades throughout each quarter as well.

GRADING SCALE:A+ =100-99 B+ =89-88 C+ =79-78 D+ =69-68A = 98-93 B = 87-83 C = 77-73 D = 67-63A- = 92-90 B- = 82-80 C- = 72-70 D- = 62-60

F= 59 and Below

SEMESTER GRADES:Each Quarter = 45%Semester Final Exam= 10%

HOMEWORK AND MAKE-UP POLICIES:

Homework Policy: You are expected to have all of your work completed on time. A typical homework assignment will be worth 5 points. Any work that is turned in late will receive a 50% deduction. However, you will have until the day of the unit quiz to turn in any late work. If an emergency situation arises, see me about making alternative arrangements.

Make-Up Work Policy: It is your responsibility to check with me to see what you missed the day you return to school. Materials missed can be found on the worktable located in the center of the room. You will be given a minimum of one full day for each day missed to complete work. If you miss a quiz, please see me to schedule a make-up time.

SUPPLIES:The textbook we will be using is The Americans. Each student will be assigned a book, which should be covered immediately. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BOOK. These books are brand new. If anything is wrong with them you will be fined!!! You will need the following each day for class: folder/binder, pen or pencil, a notebook, and your book or other reading materials being used for the day.

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS:

1. RESPECT- For yourselfFor Mr. FortmannFor your classmatesFor guests of the classroomFor the property of others

2. COME TO CLASS ON TIME (IN THE ROOM)

3. COME PREPARED FOR CLASS EACH DAY

4. NO CHEATING!!!

5. USE COMMON SENSE!!!

6. ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES IN THE ROOM. IF I SEE THEM, I WILL ASK YOU TO TURN IT IN!!!

7. PURSES, BAGS AND BACKPACKS MUST BE KEPT ON FLOOR OR UNDER DESKS FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS.

8. I DISMISS YOU, NOT THE BELL!!!