Santa Teresa High School

School Term 2016 2017

Ms. Boye-Doe
Room 215
U.S. History

Teacher: Ms. Boye-Doe

Contact: boyedoen@esuhsd.org

Website (Work in Progress): http://msboyedoe.weebly.com/

Office Hours: All Office Hours will be held in Room 215 after school on Tuesday/Thursday for
30 minutes. If you need to meet on another day or time, please email me to set up an appointment.

Course Description:

This is a yearlong course in which students will study the major turning points in American
history during the 20th century. Following a review of the nations beginnings, students will
trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society. Students will learn that the
U.S. has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms that we enjoy
are not accidents, but the results of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic
to citizens of other countries. The course will follow the framework of the California State
Board of Education Standards. Essentially, this course will assist in your development as critical
thinker to make well informed decisions as a member of society.
Materials Needed:

Space in your 3-ring binder, note-book or folder

Binder paper
Pens/pencils
Mobile or home internet access

Instructional Methods:
There will be a variety of methods used for you to accomplish the Course Specific Outcomes.
Student knowledge of objectives will be measured through class discussion, quizzes, tests,
presentations (individual & group), written assignments (class & homework) and other various
methods. **Assignments are subject to change**

Class Expectations:

Cell Phones/Smart Phones are allowed in class during individual or group work time, as
long as it doesnt interfere with completing your assignment(s). Use of Social Media
during class time is prohibited unless Ms. Boye-Doe states that it is necessary for the
classroom activity. Cell Phones/Smart Phones must be turned Silent during class time
and must be stored in your backpacks during tests, quizzes, presentations, and written
assessments. If your use of Cell Phones/Smart Phones is disruptive and/or
inappropriate, after 1 warning, you will lose your Cell Phone/Smart Phone privileges for
at least 1 class period or up to 1 semester.
Bathroom Use is not allowed during the first 10 minutes of class and 15 minutes
before/after break or lunch. Please plan your bathroom visits accordingly.
This classroom is a safe and caring place for all students. For that reason, harassment
against students in class, including harassment based on real or perceived race, color,
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weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual
orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression) and sex, is prohibited and
will not be taken lightly. A parent conference and/or disciplinary referral will follow. We
will treat each other with respect, and we will refuse to tolerate bullying in any form.
As long as we are all respectful to one another, there wont be any problems. However,
if students cause disruption in the classroom, a warning, student-teacher conference,
parent-teacher conference, and/or disciplinary referral (in that order) will follow.

Grading:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
Grades are based on a point system.
Description
Class Participation
In Class Assignments
Homework
Projects
Assessments
Final Exam
Total
*Subject to change

C 70-79%

D 57-69%

Points
10 points per week
5 20 points (per assignment)
5 20 points (per assignment)
5 50 points (per project)*
5 50 points (per assessment)*
TBD

F 0-56%

Weight
10%
20%
15%
20%
20%
15% of total semester points
100%

Late/Missing Assignments:

You must communicate with me, prior to the due date, if your assignment is going to be
late. Communication can be in the forms of face to face conversation or email. If this is
not done, you will receive a ZERO (0). **

Class Participation:

In order to get participation points students must be present for each and every class. This
includes, but is not limited to, actively participating in discussions, raising hand to answer
questions, being present and alert in class. Participation also includes being prepared for
class with all of the necessary materials to fully participate. Please review the Required
Materials section for complete list of appropriate materials.

Missed Exams:

Missed exams must be made up within the specified time, as directed by Ms. Boye-Doe.
All exams will be administered by Ms. Boye-Doe, unless otherwise directed by Ms. BoyeDoe.

Extra Credit:

Extra Credit options will be available throughout the 2016 2017 school year.
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Course Units/Topics: *dates subject to change

Grading Periods
1st

1st

2nd

2nd
3rd

3rd

4th
4th

5th
5th
6th

CA Content Standard
11.1 Students analyze the
significant events in the founding
of the nation and its attempts to
realize the philosophy of
government described in the
Declaration of Independence.
11.2 Students analyze the
relationship among the rise of
industrialization, large-scale ruralto-urban migration, and massive
immigration from Southern and
Eastern Europe.
11.3 Students analyze the role
religion played in the founding of
America, its lasting moral, social,
and political impacts, and issues
regarding religious liberty.
11.4 Students trace the rise of the
United States to its role as a world
power in the twentieth century.
11.5 Students analyze the major
political, social, economic,
technological, and cultural
developments of the 1920s.
11.6 Students analyze the different
explanations for the Great
Depression and how the New Deal
fundamentally changed the role of
the federal government.
11.7 Students analyze Americas
participation in World War II.
11.8 Students analyze the
economic boom and social
transformation of post-World War
II America.
11.9 Students analyze US foreign
policy since World War II.
11.10 Students analyze the
development of federal civil rights
and voting rights.
11.11 Students analyze the major
social problems and domestic
policy issues in contemporary
American society.
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The Common Core State

Standards are seamlessly
blended into the CA Content
Standards. Core standards in
Reading and Writing, Speaking
and Listening, are taught to be
progressively more rigorous
overtime. Lessons and Units
have an equal combination of
both content and core. Please
refer to
www.corestandards.org for a
full list of Common Core State
Standards.

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Skills Outcomes:
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Research (Primary and secondary source documents)

Thesis Statements (Providing a preview to your arguments)
Citation of evidence (Where did you get this information from?)
Use of evidence to support argument (Your opinion needs backup)
Question Everything! (Fact Check)
Interpret (What do you think the author is trying to say?)
Analysis (What is the author saying? Whats the points? Why does it matter?)
Schema (Making connections)