Syllabus
US History Syllabus 2016-2017
Instructors: Kameko Jacobs, Lauren Proctor and Emily Ward
Email:
Kameko_jacobs@roundrockisd.org, Lauren_proctor@roundrockisd.org, Emily_ward@roundrockisd.org
Course Objective: US History provides students an opportunity to study eras, events, and people that shaped American Identity and …….
Learning Goals: Learning goals are important concepts that students must master in order to demonstrate the required level of knowledge. These learning goals are created by Round Rock ISD to ensure that the required curriculum is included in the classroom and the TEKS are aligned with state standards. The Round Rock High School US History grade-book will reflect these learning goals throughout the school year. Students’ grades will be based on their mastery of these learning goals.
Student Assessment: Student’s daily learning will be measured through formative assessments. Formative Assessments are a process of gathering and reporting information for use in the development of knowledge and skill in the classroom. Summative Assessments are a process of gauging students’ performance of larger concepts and developed skills. Summative Assessments will be considered minor/major grade.
Weight of Grades:
Summative Assessment (major grades) - 65%
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30% -2 Unit Exams
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15% - 1 Primary Source Analysis (Quiz)
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20% -1 Writing Assignment
Formative Assessments (minor grades)* - 35%
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15%- Flipped Classroom Notes- cumulative over course of unit.
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10%- Discussion
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10%- Blog
*To be designated to students at the introduction of each assignment.
Re-Teach & Re-Do: All students will be provided a reasonable and fair opportunity for re-teach and re-do of a Summative Assessment for which the student received a failing grade. All re-dos of summative assignments must be completed within seven consecutive school days from the return of the assignment. Grade earned on re-dos will multiplied by 70% (the maximum grade available is a 70 for a re-do); no penalty will be assessed if earned grade is below 50; late assignments are not eligible for re-dos.
Late Work: Late work will be no more than 70% of earned value. No penalty will be assessed to earned value if below 50%. No incomplete late work will be accepted. Students will be allowed 1 extra class day to turn in late work.
Make Up Work: Students will have 2 class periods per each class period missed to turn in work for full credit following an absence. Any work received after the designated time will be subject to the Late Work Policy.
Homework: Completing nightly homework is essential to students understanding and success in the class, and counts for a portion of the overall grade.
Missed Summative Assessments: In the case of a missed major summative assessment, the student will receive an I or an M (setting to 0) in the grade-book. The I or M must be resolved within 7 days.
Electronic Devices and Phones: Electronic devices may be utilized for educational purposes with teacher permission and supervision. All students are bound to the Acceptable Use Policy regardless of the device being used.
Instructional Media: We will watch multiple historically based clips. The video ratings range from G-PG 13 and may contain re-enactments of wars or war like images.
Purpose Statement: To create a safe environment where all students will be able to take academic risks, to challenge and progress their learning through the reinforcement of positive behavior, timely interventions and continuous parent communication.
Class Rules
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Be Punctual
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Your body must be inside the room
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Be Prepared
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You must always bring supplies to class
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Be Professional
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Stay on task and focused
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Don’t throw things in class
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Don’t speak out of turn or while someone else is speaking
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Be Polite
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Help other students
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Speak in a pleasant tone
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Corrective Actions
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Verbal/Non-Verbal Reminder/Redirection
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Call to parent
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Referral
TARDIES: Students are expected to be in class on time.
Tutoring Schedule: Individual teachers will be available for tutorials by appointment. Teachers will also have a rotational tutoring schedule focused on specific skill building.
Before school tutorials- 8.15 am - 9.00 am
After school tutorials- 4.15 pm -5.00pm
Monday: AM &PM
Tuesday: AM
Wednesday: AM & (PM if previous discussed face to face)
Thursday: AM & PM
Friday: AM
