U.S. HISTORY 8TH2015-2016

Instructor: Mr. DeluciaRoom # 908

972-502-7100

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In U.S. History this year we will be learning about significant events, individuals, places that have shaped America from the first settlement in 1607 up to the Civil War over slavery in 1861-1865. Included in the course is the study of the political, economic, geographical and social aspects of U.S. history.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

First Six Weeks……………………………………………Era of Exploration, Colonial Era, the 13 Colonies, Roots

Of Representative Government

Second Six Weeks………………………………………The American Revolution: causes, people and battles.

Third Six Weeks…………………………………………Constitutional Convention of 1787, Seven Principles of

The U.S. Constitution and Federalist v. Anti-Federalist ACP Exams 12/15 -12/19

Fourth Six Weeks………………………………………Problems facing the New Republic, War of 1812,

Industrial Revolution, Age of Andrew Jackson, Manifest

Destiny and Reform Movements

Fifth Six Weeks…………………………………………Civil War: causes, people, and battles.

Sixth Six Weeks………………………………………..STAARS REVIEWSTAARS Test 4/20 -4/24 ACP Review ACP Exams June 1-4

GRADING POLICY

TESTS20% PROJECTS 20%

CLASSWORK 50% SIX WEEKS TEST 10%

LATE WORK

Late work is due the following class period. 70% score is the highest possible score for all late work.

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ABSENT

  • If you are absent when an assignment is due and were given the assignment, it must be handed in to me the very first day you return to class in order to avoid the late penalty.
  • If you are absent when the assignment is given, it is your responsibility to get the assignment from me the first day you return to class. You then have two days (for each day absent) to make up the assignment/s.

TUTORING

After School: Thursdays 3:45 – 4:45 and Friday 3:45 – 5:45

RETESTING

Students will be permitted to retake any major test that she or he has failed within five school days the failing grade was received or no later than 10 days of the date of the test. The higher score earned on either test will be recorded in the grade book, and the lower score removed (not averaged).

DETENTIONS

Detentions will be issued for the following reasons:

* Excessive Tardies – Lunch Detention

* Failure to make up non- complete assignments or failing grades

SUPPLIES

All students are expected to have the following supplies:

  • A 2-inch white binder
  • 6 dividers
  • 1 pencil pouch
  • 1 high-lighter

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