Ms. Pietrowitz

Course Description

In this introductory course to South Carolina History, students will learn the fundamental aspects of the state’s history and geography as it relates to the history of the United States. This will be accomplished through study, drill, practice of vocabulary and study of the chief geographic features.

Organization of Instruction

This class will be taught using a variety of methods including lecture, discussion by the class and teacher, demonstrations, drills, group work, classwork, homework, educational games, and videos.

Course Requirements

1. Attendance- District and state policies toward attendance will be enforced.

2. Materials must be brought to class.

3. All students are required to have a notebook with pockets. Alternatively, the student may have a spiral notebook and a folder with pockets. Students also will be required to bring paper, pencil, and South Carolina History book to class each day.

4. Students must have all tests signed and turned in. This will count as a homework grade and failure to do so will be recorded as a zero.

Grading System

1. Nine weeks grades will be calculated as follows:

Tests and large projects---------------------------------------- 35%

Quizzes-------------------------------------------------------------- 30%

Homework, classwork, participation ---------------- 30%

Notebook ---------------------------------------------5%

2. Semester and yearly grades will be calculated according to district policy.

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