United States History
2015-2016 Syllabus
Third Rate Agricultural Experiment to World Super Power
Learning Outcomes
Unit 2: Reconstruction
Unit 3: The Gilded Age
Unit 4: Progressivism
Unit 5: American Imperialism
Unit 6: World War I
Unit 7: 1920s
Unit 8: Great Depression and New Deal
Unit 9: World War II
Unit 10: The Cold War Era
Unit 11: 1992-Present Day America
Ongoing: Civil Rights Movement
Materials Needed For Class
2. Binder (Class exclusive)
3. Paper for EVERYDAY USE
4. Your school login.
5. Ear Buds for Chrome Book use.
6. Jump Drive for Writing Assignments
7. A Great Attitude
How You Will Learn
Summative Assessments -- Final "test" for a unit. Some summatives will be actual pen-and-paper tests. The will also be performance assessments. These assessments give you an opportunity to demonstrate what you've learned through projects, presentations, communication, writing, etc.
Social Studies Summative Re-Take Policy:
If you fail a summative assessment you will be automatically assigned to a remediation unit on Edgenuity. If you know you can do better, you can request to be added to remediation. From the day you get the summative back, you will have two weeks to complete your remediation in order to improve your grade on that summative assessment. You can work on these Edgenuity units during your lab time or outside of school--but it is important to note that you only have two weeks to successfully complete the remediation.
Grading Scale
E = Exceptional (A)
The student demonstrates analysis and applications that exceed expectations.
M = Mastery (A)
The student demonstrates analysis and applications that allow him/her to function independently at a high level.
AM = Approaching Mastery (B)
The student demonstrates knowledge and skills that allow him/her to function independently with few misconceptions.
PM = Partial Mastery (C)
The student demonstrates misconceptions and partial understanding of the knowledge and skills.
N = No Mastery (F)
The student does not demonstrate understanding of knowledge or skills.
I = Incomplete (F)
Missing work
How to Contact Me
If you would like to receive reminders about upcoming assessments, activities, and assignments, please follow this link: https://dashboard.remind.com/classes/kissusa/instructions
Email: steve.kissinger@jessamine.kyschools.us
Website: www.symbaloo.com/mix/EJHSKissinger
Phone: 859-885-7240 3174
Twitter: @EJHSKissinger