Discipline: U.S. and New Hampshire History
Teacher: Dan Champagne
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 603-458-5533
Web Site: www.geocities.com/dchamp1960/socialstudies.html
Course Description
This course is a chronological survey of events comprising the American Historical Landscape. This course will explore a variety of topics from colonialism to the present. Important eras will be stressed, and generalized themes will be developed for examination of meaningful national experiences.
Course Objectives
Within the context of the course themes outlined above, the student, by the end of the year, should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to employ historical analysis, interpretation, and comprehension of primary source material, maps, statistical tables, and graphic representations, to make reasoned judgments and to gain an understanding, perspective, and appreciation of history and its uses in contemporary situations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the chronology and significance of the major
themes, individuals, and events of America�s past.
3. Demonstrate the ability to record and access information from both printed
materials and lectures and discussions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to express problems clearly, identify central issues,
make comparisons, determine relevance, formulate questions, and predict consequences.
Overall Expectations
1. Attend class
a. NRHS Attendance policy � Students are limited to 10 unexcused absences per semester. If a student exceeds 10 unexcused absences in any semester, that student will not be allowed credit. If a student exceeds 20 unexcused absences for the school year, that student shall be denied credit. The student shall be required to attend summer school or repeat the course. Any absence requires a note from a parent/guardian upon return to school. If a student is absent without parental contact, the student is considered truant for the day.
b. Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up work missed in each class. Work may be submitted for credit with the exception of make-up work due to Out of School Suspension, which may be submitted for correction but not for credit. It is the student�s responsibility to obtain all make-up work from his/her teachers immediately upon return to school.
2. Be on time
a. 3 tardies equals one detention.
b. Each arrival at class more than 15 minutes late without parental or administrative permission shall count as one unexcused absence.
c. A student leaving class without parental or administrative permission for more than 15 minutes of the class period counts as one unexcused absence.
3. Preparation - You will be expected to come to class everyday with:
- three ring binder divided into 5 sections (notes, vocabulary, maps, handouts, and
exams)*
- journal notebook
- text book
- pen/pencil
4. Effort - If you work hard, you will succeed in this class.
5. Respect - Treat others like you would want to be treated.
6. Honesty - Be truthful to yourself and others.
Grading Policy
1. Tests/Projects = 40% - Exams will be given at the end of each unit. One project will be due at the end of each quarter (details will be forthcoming).
2. Class Participation/Attitude = 20% - You will be expected to participate in class activities. Have an open mind and bring a positive attitude with you every day.
3. Quizzes = 20% - Written and oral quizzes covering class material and readings will be given on a regular basis (Be prepared).
4. Homework = 20% - The majority of your homework grade will be based on your journal. Make sure your homework is in on time (five points off for every day late).
*Five points of extra credit will be given at the end of each semester for complete and updated notebooks.