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Grade Social Studies
Prentice Hall - Lone Star The Story of Texas - Texas History (1
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Semester)
History Alie! - The "nited States Throu#h $odern Times
(%ocus Pre-&olonial) ('
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Email: [email protected]
(hat is this class a)out*
Texas History This course is focused on Texas history. Students learn the history of
the State of Texas beginning with the Native tribes that populated the region before the
Age of Columbus and continues through Spanish and rench exploration and
Con!uest" #exican independence" Texas $ndependence" statehood in the %nited States
of America" Confederate States of America" and finally &econstruction bac' into the %S
and up into the present day.
History Alive( The %nited States Through #odern Times captures the story of the %nited
States from the pre)colonial era to the *+st century. This course also introduces
students to historical in!uiry as a discipline. They read primary documents and begin
constructing historical arguments through the writing process.
$y Goal for you!
#y primary goal is for each student to leave my classroom with a greater understanding
of history and its lasting impact on civili,ation. $ hope that this course will allow you to
become an active and engaged responsible citi,en with respect for the past and
optimism for the future.
+our res,onsi)ilities
$t is important that you come to class everyday. $t is also important that you arrive to
school and to class on time. $f you are tardy there are conse!uences. &emember
&.$.-.H.T. Choice .rogram. $f you do not understand what $ am teaching" please do not
hesitate to as' for help. $t is imperative that you 'eep up with all class wor'" homewor'"
and pro/ects. &emember high school is lur'ing around the corner.
The -./.G.H.T. &hoice Pro#ram
A school)wide discipline policy" using the &.$.-.H.T. Choice .rogram" has been
developed four our school community. This program is based on Christian virtues" self)
correction" good decision)ma'ing" and natural and logical conse!uences. or
information see the St. Theresa Catholic School 0ebsite.
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Conduct -rades per !uarter are accumulative of wee'ly conduct grades they are as
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3 Referrals to the Dean within a 9-week period will result in a referral to the
Leadership Team.
&lass -oom -ules
+. ?ou are to be in your seats when the tardy bell rings.
*. @ring all re!uired materials to class everyday.
:. ollow directions of the teacher immediately" begin all assignments immediately.
;. There is no eating or drin'ing in the class.
1. Tal' one at a time during class.
<. &espect the teacher and others in the classroom.
=. -et permission from the teacher to tal' or to leave the class.
2. T%&N A C9BB .HAN9S" @99.9&S" or AN? CA##%N$CAT$AN 59C$C9
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D. No sleeping in class((( 5o not put your head on the des'.
+8. Abey all school rules
++. Clean up your area before leaving.
Ho3 does the class run*
$t is expected that every day you class will begin with filling out your agenda on your
i.ad. 9ach class will start with a E5o NowF which is similar to a warm up. Aur class will
revolve around the $nteractive Noteboo'" which is where you will 'eep most of
everything you complete.
Ho3 3ill / )e #raded*
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-e,ort &ards
&eport cards are issued to students four times each academic year.
Autstanding Above Average Average
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Late (or4 St. Theresa &atholic School Policy
Students will receive a *1)point deduction from their score if turned in + day late. After
this time" 3* days late4 the homewor' will not be accepted and the student will earn a
,ero for the assignment.
(hat if / am a)sent*
$t is the responsibility of the student to complete all missing coursewor'" do to an
excused absence. or turning in late wor' that is past due to because of an excused
absence see #r. 0hitley.
-e5uired &ourse (or4
.lease read all assigned text materials according to stated schedule. Chec' board
everyday and ta'e notes. 9ven though we will do many pro/ects and group
assignments" you will still get an individual grades. ?ou are expected and re!uired to
turn in all re!uired coursewor'.
/nteractie 6ote)oo4
?ou will be re!uired to 'eep an $nteractive Noteboo'. .lease do not use this noteboo'
or anything but what we do in class. $nteractive Noteboo's are graded every nine
wee's. $f you cannot produce an $nteractive noteboo'" this could result in a failing
average for that nine wee's.
&onference Times
#ondayJs 26+1 D6:1
TuesdayJs +*6:8 +618
0ednesdayJs D6+8 ++611
ThursdayJs 26+1 D6:1 and +611 *6:1
ridayJs D688 D6;8 and +*618 +6:8
$ am also available #onday Thursday after school.
.arents and student should read and sign syllabus and course re!uirements to be
aware of studentJs responsibilities in the course.
Thank you!
r. !hitley
St. Theresa Catholic School
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