Modern United States History

Mrs. Maglio

Fall 2018

Modern US History (MUSH) is a two-semester required social studies course that explores the history of the twentieth century. In addition to the historical content, skills in geography, economics and research will be addressed.During first semester we will explore US History from 1900 through the Great Depression.

Text:History Alive!

Classroom Materials:

In addition to your textbook, each day you should bring the following materials to class.

3-ring binder with dividers
loose leaf paper
Blue or black pen or a pencil
Colored pencils
4x6 notecards
Post-its

Grading Scale:

A 100 – 94%C 76 – 73%

A- 93 – 90%C- 72 – 70%

B+ 89 – 87%D+ 69 – 67%

B 86 – 83%D 66 – 63%

B- 82 – 80%D- 62 - 60%

C+ 79 – 77%F 59% - below

Grades will be determined using a point system. Each assignment, test, project will be given a point value. Grades will be determined by dividing the points the student earns by the total points possible in the course. Students may demonstrate understanding of the material after a test or quiz through a retake. This may be done only if you have completed all of their assignments leading up to the assessmentand completed the studyguide.

Semester Grades:42.5% 1st Quarter

42.5% 2nd Quarter

15% Final Exam

Classroom Expectations:

Being prepared and participation have a direct impact upon your grade. You are responsible for having read the assigned readings, taking notes in class and participating in classroom discussion. This class is a mixture of lecture; discussion, group and individual work; your cooperation and enthusiasm will enhance this class tremendously.

Classroom Conduct:

To insure that all members of our class can learn successfully, we will follow the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook and PBIS guidelines. A few additional guidelines:

Please be on time to all classes and activities.
Please bring all the required materials to class every day.
Please come to class expecting to learn.
Please be an active contributor and courteous listener.
Please be respectful of others opinions and contributions.
Please open your mind to new and different ideas and experiences.

Cellphone Policy

This classroom is a “red zone” for cellphone use. Students should have their phones turned off and stored out of sight for the entire classroom period. Cell phone exceptions will be made by individual permission only.

Work Make-up Policy:

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any missing work on the day he or she returns. Students with at-home Wi-Fi are encouraged to check Google Classroom for copies of assignments. Students are given a full day for each day missed plus one day to complete any assignments. Extended absences are to be worked out on an individual basis. You cannot make up any daily homework for days you were unexcused. Remember to check my website for copies of assignments:

Late Work Policy:

Assuming it is completed satisfactorily, can earn up to 60% of the possible points for all course work turned in late, but before a unit assessment. Late work turned in after a unit assessment will earn up to 50% on the assignment.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism involves a student taking credit for work that someone else has done. The following lists examples of common types of plagiarism.

Copying all or part of an assignment from another student

Copying all or part of a source for use in an assignment

Cutting and pasting parts of web sites into an assignment

Purchasing a paper from a paper mill site and turning it in for credit

Not crediting a source used in an assignment even if it has been paraphrased

Because plagiarism is a serious academic conduct violation, the consequence is a zero for the assignment. Students are not normally given an opportunity to redo any of the work. Parents as well as the administration are informed of the misconduct. Consult the student handbook for further clarification of the school's policy on plagiarism.

Communication

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your concerns and questions. If you wish to contact me you can call the school at 437-7296 or e-mail(best) I will return calls and e-mails as soon as possible.

I amlooking forward to a great semester!

Mrs. Maglio