La Mirada High School United States History Course Outline

Mr. Norton 562-868-0431 x3100

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Twitter: @Norton373

Objective is to learn about United States History from the American Revolution to modern times.

AssessmentOverall Grading Scale

1. Unit Exams A 90-100% of possible points earned.

2. Quizzes B 80-89% of possible points earned.

3. Essays C 70-79% of possible points earned.

4. Vocabulary Terms D 60-69% of possible points earned.

5. Journals F Below 60% of possible points earned.

6. Current Events

7. Research Projects

8. Homework Packets

Evaluation

40% Tests Materials

10% Final Test1. American Government Book (Everyday or –10 45% Homework pts from your participation grade)

5% Participation2. Pen/Pencil

3. Paper

  1. Folder

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Classroom Policy

•Your actions must not disrupt the educational process.

•If you are tardy, you will be given a detention, and your homework assignment is considered late.

• No food or drinks in the classroom at anytime (ONLY WATER BOTTLES

ARE ALLOWED).

•All LMHS school rules are in effect in the classroom.

•Remain in your seat until the bell rings.

  • Pick up all handouts and be in your seat before the bell rings.
  • 3 Bathroom passes will be given a semester. Extra credit, if no bathroom passes are used.
  • All work must be completed before you come into class or no credit will be given.
  • Most of the class work and homework will be posted at
  • The textbook is posted online.
  • You must have a C- or better to go on a field trip.
  • Only two late assignments will be accepted a semester!
  • Nolarge extra-credit projects will be given!
Academic Honestly Program

If you are caught cheating on the test, you will receive an automatic zero, and a possible referral will be sent to the discipline office. If you are caught forging a homework stamp, you will lose 25 points from your last homework packet.

Makeup Work Policy

If you are absent, you must make up any assignment you missed within one day of your return. If you are absent more than one day, I will tell you when the assignments are due. It is your responsibility to find out what work you missed. Missed quizzes can be made up before or at lunch school the day after the quiz was given.