Course Syllabus

Virginia and U.S. History

2008-2009

Teacher Information

Instructor: Jeff Blevins

Classroom: M108

Planning Period: 1st

Telephone: 276-342-5300

E-mail:

Objective:

This course will cover Virginia and U.S. History from early exploration to the present day. Geographical, political, social, and cultural events such as colonization, the American Revolution, the Constitution, the Jacksonian Era, Civil War and Reconstruction, westward expansion, industrialization and urbanization, the Progressive Era, imperialism, the Great Depression, global conflict (i.e., Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Cold War, etc.) will be explored to determine their impact on society today.

Required Materials

Textbook: The American Vision (tav.glencoe.com)

Three ring binder (1” – 2”)

Loose leaf paper and dividers

Pencil or pen

Grading

Tests:35%93-100A

Quizzes20%85-92B

Notebook10%77-84C

Homework15%70-77D

Research Project20%below 70F

(Each student will submit 4 research projects during the year. One research project will be due each grading period.)

Make Up Policy

In accordance with the John S. Battle make up policy, it is the students responsibility to find out what they have missed. For extended absences, check my quia page for assignments or send me an e-mail.

Classroom Rules

1. Come to class prepared. Bring necessary materials daily (textbook, pen or pencil, and paper).

2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings. Going to the restroom or getting a drink should be done before class.

3. Do not bring food to the classroom.

4. Show respect for fellow students. (Remember: hands and feet are for helping and the mouth is for kind words.)

5. Assignments must be turned in when due or a reduction in grade will result. Assignments must be turned in during the current grading period to receive credit.

6. I will make time for any student that needs additional help. Please let me know, so we can schedule a time.