Mr. Mark Kuipers
228-5280
mkuipers@cvsd.org

Mr. Mark Kuipers
U.S. HISTORY I - CRIMSON

 COURSE DESCRIPTION- This course is designed to give students a summary of United States History from approximately 1890 through WW II (1945). Students will encounter multiple themes such as Progressivism, WW I, The Roaring Twenties, The Great Depression, and WWII. This course will lay the groundwork for the next history class, “US History II”. It is my goal that all students will make historical and cultural connections from the past to today's society.  

E-mail:	mkuipers@cvsd.org
Where to find me during Student Access Time:	Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:25 a.m.                               Thursday, 8:00 – 8:25 a.m. Room: A120
Best time to contact you:	Before or after school
Course Title: Course Number:	U.S. History I 5211 (.5 credit)
Message Phone:	228- 5277
Material List:	Text: Glencoe – The AmericanRepublic Since 1877 Materials: paper, notebook, writing utensils
Classroom Policies & Procedures:	Daily Activities will include viewing the daily news with note taking. Lectures, small and large group discussions, video presentations and writing activities will also be part of the everyday regimen. Homework/ class work will be assigned everyday! The student will be responsible for getting there work at the appropriate time during class in case of an absence. Discussions about a student’s individual grade will not take place during class time! Student Access, before or after school will be the appropriate time for this. Tests and Quizzes are structured from the textbook which means reading the assigned material is a must! If the student is absent tests and quizzes will be made up within one school week. Daily News notes will be taken every day at the beginning of class. These notes will be turned in for points every Friday. When you come to class, you must be prepared to watch the news right after the bell rings. There is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to talking during this time…be quiet! Expectations/ Class Rules ·        No cell phones are allowed for any reason! Turn them off! ·        All other electronic devices is up to the discretion of the teacher. ·        Participate in every lesson. ·        Come to class prepared every day on time, no excuses! ·        Clean up after yourself and respect school property. ·        Follow directions ·        Show respect to me by listening at all times. ·        Show respect to your classmates!     Grading Policy
	Letter grades at UniversityHigh School generally reflect mastery of skills as defined by state Grade Level Expectations and Essential Academic Learning Requirements. Grades for this course will follow the adopted district high school grading scale: Test and Quizzes: 60% Class work/Homework/ Attitude: 40% A 4.0  94 to 100% Distinguished A- 3.7 90 to <94% B+ 3.3 87 to <90% Proficient B 3.0 84 to <87% B- 2.7 80 to <84% C+ 2.3 77 to <80% Apprentice C 2.0 74 to <77% C- 1.7 70 to <74% D+ 1.3 67 to <70% Novice D 1.0 60 to <67% F 0.0 <60% There will be no rounding between grade levels.
Policies for Make-up or Late Work	Students are able to receive their makeup work for everyday they are absent if they are excused. Unexcused absences will not warrant student make up work. Students will have the time to hand in their late work equivalent to the number of days they are absent.
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