Virginia and U.S. History



Class Goals - I have the following goals for the class:

Class Expectations - I expect the following from every member of the class:

Class Schedule & Reading Assignments - We'll follow the schedule below:

Date Unit Reading Assignment
September 1-3 Introduction
September 7-17 Unit One: European Exploration and Colonization Chapter 1, Section 1

Chapter 2, Sections 1-4

September 20 - October 1 Unit Two: The Colonies Chapter 3, Sections 1-4
October 4-15 Unit Three: The Revolution Chapter 4, Sections 1-5
October 18-29 Unit Four: The Constitution Chapter 5, Sections 1-4
November 1-12 Unit Five: A Young Nation Chapter 6, Sections 1-5

Chapter 7, Sections 1-3

Chapter 8, Sections 1-5

Chapter 9, Sections 1-4

Chapter 10, Sections 1-4

November 15-24 Unit Six: The American Civil War Chapter 10, Section 5

Chapter 11, Section 1-4

Chapter 12, Section 1-4

November 29 - December 10 Unit Seven: A Nation on the Move Chapter 13, Sections 1-4

Chapter 14, Sections 1-4

Chapter 15, Sections 1-4

Chapter 16, Sections 1-4

Chapter 18, Sections 1-4

December 13 - January 7 Unit Eight: A Maturing World Power Chapter 17, Sections 1-4

Chapter 19, Sections 1-5

Chapter 20, Sections 1-3

Chapter 21, Sections 1-3

Chapter 22, Sections 1-4

Chapter 23, Sections 1-3

January 10-18 Unit Nine: World War II Chapter 24, Sections 1-4

Chapter 25, Sections 1-4

January 18-20 Review & Midterm
January 24 - February 4 Unit Ten: On the Home Front Chapter 25, Section 5
February 7-18 Unit Eleven: America in World Affairs Chapter 26, Sections 1-4

Chapter 27, Sections 1-3

Chapter 31, Sections 1-4

February 21 - March 4 Unit Twelve: The Civil Rights Movement Chapter 28, Sections 1-5
March 7-18 Unit Thirteen: The Recent Past Chapter 29, Sections 1-3

Chapter 30, Sections 1-4

Chapter 32, Sections 1-5

Chapter 33, Sections 1-4

March 21 - April 8 Unit Fourteen: Contemporary United States
April 11 - May 5 AP Review
May 6-18 SOL Review
May 19 - June 8 To be announced



The reading assignments are from America: Pathway to the Present.



Materials Needed - You will need the following:

Performance Evaluation - We're looking to master the material, and the grading will reflect your knowledge, your understanding and your ability to apply the information. Your first two weeks grade will be based on the following:

As indicated on the calendar, you'll take a test on the material. These tests will measure the following:

The tests will cover two periods. On the first day, you'll take a 100-question, multiple choice test with questions taken from the notes (50%) and the assigned readings (50%). These may be taken twice: first with the books closed and then with the books open. On the second day, you'll respond to 2 to 3 essay questions.

Each week, you'll receive a number between 0-10 reflecting my assessment of your attention. Attention is defined as involvement in discussions and participation in exercises. Although you will not lose points for disruptive behavior, it will certainly affect my judgment.

  • �Notebook Check 10%

Your semester grade will be determined as follows:

  • �1st Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �2nd Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �3rd Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �Mid-Term Exam 12.5%
  • �4th Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �5th Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �6th Six-Weeks Grade 12.5%
  • �Final Exam (SOL Test) 12.5%

We will use the standard grading scale:

  • �A- You've done excellent work. You really know, understand and can apply the material. Man, you are good.
  • �B - You've done a good job. You're pretty good at knowing, understanding and applying the material.
  • �C - You've done a fair job. Although you know, understand and can apply the material, you've got a little room to grow before you're ready to move on.
  • �D - You've done a poor job. In other words, you're hanging on with bloody fingernails.
  • �F - You don't have a clue. There's no way I can pass you.


Class Privileges and Rules - Since you are in high school, you have certain privileges in my classroom. Although these may change during the course of the semester, they are as follows:

  • �One at a time, you may go to the restroom, once during class.
  • �You may talk quietly among yourselves when your work is finished.
  • �You may choose your own seat.

Now, since these are privileges, you as an individual may lose any or all of them if you break the following rules:

  • �You may not talk while I'm talking or during tests.
  • �Your trips to the restroom should be brief.
  • �You should arrive in class in a timely manner.
  • �You should stay at your desks until the bell rings.

Because of school policy, you may not do the following:

  • �Eat or drink in class
  • �Listen to a radio or CD player

Finally, I have a zero tolerance for the following:

  • �Using profanity
  • �Cheating
  • �Any aggressive behavior toward another student or the teacher
  • �Sleeping in class
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