United States History
This class is focused on the history of the United States and the Constitution. It is the story of the American
people from the Mesoamerican period to the present day. Attention will be paid to the themes that run
throughout the study of history; historical events, geographical influences, economic development,
governmental structures, and culture and change. Students will learn this information through a variety of sources and activities. All students are expected to work hard and be successful in their study of United States History.
This course is designed in conjunction with the S.C. Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.
www.state.sc.us/sde/educators/standards/socstd.
Required Materials:
Text Book—The American Nation in the 20th Century.
www.hrw.com/social/index.htm
A notebook that has a 3-Ring binder that allows papers to be added or taken out.
An abundant supply of loose-leaf paper.
All handouts and completed assignments.
A pencil and a blue or black pen.
Classroom Procedures:
· The Discipline Code and handbook policies are enforced at all times.
· Specific classroom rules:
1. Follow the teachers instructions at all times.
2. Students are to be seated in their desks preparing for class when the tone sounds.
Students not in their desks will be counted tardy.
3. Bring all required materials to class every day.
4. Be respectful of others at all times.
5. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student, and should be discussed with the teacher after class time.
6. Students should remain seated at the end of class, until dismissed by the teacher. Grading:
Daily Grades - 1/3 of nine weeks average
(homework, classwork, and current events)
Major Grades - 2/3 of nine weeks average
(includes tests and projects)
Psychology
I. Course Description and Instructional Goals:
This course is designed to introduce students tot the vast and diverse field of
psychology. This course will teach students the principles, concepts, and theories
that constitute the core of the study of psychology. This course will provide
students with the knowledge to better understand themselves, their lives, and
their communities.
This course is designed in conjuction with the S.C. Curriculum Standards for
Social Studies.
www.state.sc.us/sde/educators/standards/socstd.
II. Required Materials:
1. Psychology-Principles In Practice by Spencer A. Rathus.
2. A notebook that has a 3-Ring binder that allows papers to be added or
taken out.
3. An abundant supply of loose-leaf paper.
4. A set of notebook dividers.
5 All handouts and completed assignments.
6. A pencil and a blue or black pen.
7. Agenda Book III. Classroom Procedures:
1. The Discipline Code and handbook policies are enforced at all times.
2. Specific classroom rules:
a. Follow all instructions given by the teacher.
b. Students are to be seated in their desk, preparing for class as the bell sound.
Students not in their desk will be counted tardy. Tardy policy is enforced as stated in
the Student Handbook
c. Bring all required materials to class every day. Students not bringing
required materials will serve lunchdetention the 1st offense, and will be
written up the second offense.( This includes, but is not limited to the
text book, notebook, and handbook.)
d. Be respect of others at all times.
e. Missed work should be discussed after class time.
Make-up work will be due by the 2nd period after the absence.
f. Students should remain seated until dismissed by the teacher.
Grading: Daily Grades - 1/3 of nine weeks average
(includes homework, classwork, and current events)
Major Grades - 2/3 of nine weeks average
(includes tests and projects)
Projected Schedule: 3rd 9-Weeks— Chapters 1-5, 13 and 18.
(Due to time schedule may be altered.)
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