United States History Syllabus
Instructor Mrs. C. Colvin Phone 760-955-3353 ext. 23206
Office 3206 Email EnglishTeachur@charter.net or
Office Hours 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM ccolvin@vvuhsd.org
Term Annual Course
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The Americans: Reconstruction through the 21st Century
United States History
A further understanding of how our country evolved
A further understanding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
To meet and exceed state requirements
All assignments are to be completed to the best of the student’s ability and turned in by due–date.
I am available before and after school, as well as during lunch.
Test/Projects – 40%
Quizzes – 30%
Classwork/Homework – 15%
Participation – 15%
We have a very aggressive schedule so I’ve built in some “catch–up” time. It is very important for students to be in school, to be on time, to be prepared, and to stay caught up.
Week Required Reading
1 – Exploration and the Colonial Era 1 – Chapter 1
2 – Catch–Up 2 ~~~~~~~~~~~
3 – Revolution and the Early Republic 3 – Chapter 2
4 – The Living Constitution 4 – The Living Constitution
5 – The Growth of a Young Nation 5 – Chapter 3
6 – The Union in Peril 6 – Chapter 4
7 – Thematic Review Chapters 1–4 7 – Chapters 1–4
8 – Catch–up 8 ~~~~~~~~~~~
9 – Changes on the Western Front 9 – Chapter 5
10 – A New Industrial Age 10 – Chapter 6
11 – Immigrants and Urbanization 11 – Chapter 7
12 – Life at the Turn of the Twentieth Century 12 – Chapter 8
13 – The Progressive Era 13 – Chapter 9
14 – Catch–Up 14 ~~~~~~~~~~
15 – America Claims an Empire 15 – Chapter 10
16 – The First World War 16 – Chapter 11
17 – Politics of the Roaring Twenties 17 – Chapter 12
18 – The Roaring Life of the 1920s 18 – Chapter 13
19 – Mid–Term 19 ~~~~~~~~~~
20 – The Great Depression Begins 20 – Chapter 14
21 – The New Deal 21 – Chapter 15
22 – World War Looms 22 – Chapter 16
23 – The United States in World War II 23 – Chapter 17
24 – Catch–Up 24~~~~~~~~~~~
25 – Cold War Conflicts 25 – Chapter 18
26 – The Post War Boom 26 – Chapter 19
27 – Catch–Up 27 ~~~~~~~~~~~
28 – The New Frontier and the Great Society 28 – Chapter 20
29 – Civil Rights 29 – Chapter 21
30 – Catch–Up 30 ~~~~~~~~~~~
31 – The Vietnam War Years 31 – Chapter 22
32 – Catch–Up 32 ~~~~~~~~~~~
33 – An Era of Social Change 33 – Chapter 23
34 – An Age of Limits 34 – Chapter 24
35 – The Conservative Tide 35 – Chapter 25
36 – The United States in Today’s World 36 – Chapter 26
37 – Finals 37 ~~~~~~~~~~~
38 – Wrap–Up 38 ~~~~~~~~~~~
*Subject to change
Notes, maps, etc. Assignments must be turned in on time.
Tests have true/false, multiple choice, short answer, and essays. Class notes may be used on tests.
Silverado’s attendance policy is strictly enforced. Suspended students must be provided with course work, but the teacher has the option of determining the credit to be given for said work.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to pick up any missed worksheets, which will have your name on them and will be in
your period box for missed assignments. Late assignments will not be accepted after five days; this includes missed tests and quizzes.
You must make arrangements to take tests and quizzes on your own time, either before or after school, or during lunch.Students can always communicate and/or submit work through email and through www.EnglishTeachur.com
Students are to retrieve and return the restroom pass without disturbing the learning environment; it is hanging in a convenient location. Permission is not required unless there is an abuse of the policy or we have a guest speaker.
It is the responsibility of student and/or family to notify me in advance of any need for accommodation pertaining to a disability that has been verified by Silverado.
An evacuation map is displayed by the door.
Academic honesty is expected and appreciated.
Extra credit is only awarded for signing the guest book at www.EnglishTeachur.com
Students who sign the guest book will receive one extra credit point; sorry, only one entry per day and this excludes weekends and holidays.
Rules and Procedures:
1. Do not interfere in the learning process, yours or any other students’.
2. Respect everything and everyone; take responsibility for yourself.
3. No throwing objects, or running around the room. Please remember you are Seniors!
4. No sleeping in class. If you can’t stay awake, I will have to send you to attendance so you can have your health checked.
5. Only books, paper, and writing instruments are to be on your desk. Backpacks, clothing, etc. are to be under your desk, NOT in the aisle, please.
6. Having something to drink is a privilege afforded to adults who are capable of cleaning up their messes (throwing away the receptacle containing the drink). A NO drinking policy will be enforced for all students if a few cannot respect their environment. There is to be no eating in class.
7. Personal grooming items are not allowed to be used in class at any time, especially poisons such as perfume, cologne, nail polish,
etc. Some people are allergic to these items, and these items can cause serious illness to those people.
8. Electronic devices such as cell phones, CD players, DVD players, IPODS, MP3 players, or any other electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED. This is a district policy and will be adhered to and enforced. Please don't force me to become an electronics cop.
9. Do not go behind the teacher’s desk or handle anything on the teacher’s desk unless invited to do so.
10. You are not excused until I excuse you. There is to be no gathering around the door at the end of class; it creates a stampede hazard. I will inspect the floor before I excuse you. Even if you did not make the mess, you need to help keep our room clean; it’s a part of the privilege of being allowed to drink in the room.
11. Remove all hats, beanies, and any other headgear as you enter the room, FELLOWS.
I apologize to parents who keeps tabs on student grades through the District’s web site; I use a more sophisticated grading program
than the District offers. If you E-mail me, I will respond as quickly as possible with your student’s progress: EnglishTeachur@charter.net
It is my pleasure to have you in class!
