Modern American I

Class Expectations & Syllabus

Miss Magni – Modern American History

 Classroom Expectations

Course Outline: Modern American History is a 10th grade required course that expands on the student’s previous knowledge and understanding of human history while introducing new topics and aspects through discussion, debate and analysis. Students will read primary and secondary sources, explore sociological features of human history and critically examine historical events from the 1920’s until present day. In addition to common unit assessments at the completion of each unit, students will be expected to complete homework assignments, reading check and discussion questions and constructed responses as they are assigned.

Apps used in this course: (available in Blue Jay apps)

  • Google Classroom
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  • EdPuzzle
    --> EdPuzzle Link: https://edpuzzle.com/join/zifewwi 
    --> EdPuzzle Join Code: zifewwi
  • Albert.IO
  • Kahoot!
  • YouTube
  • Zoom
     

Classroom Expectations:

  1. I expect you to be in the classroom and ready for active learning on time, and you can expect me to be ready with enthusiasm and excitement.
  2. You are intelligent young adults; I expect you to give intelligent and insightful contributions. You are responsible for EVERYTHING that comes out of your mouth. Think carefully about everything and consider how you would feel if it were said about you. I expect you to speak without profanity or NOT AT ALL. I expect you to respect everyone and his/her opinion while in this classroom.
  3. I expect you to present yourself in socially acceptable attire that will not distract others in the room, and you can expect me to always be professionally attired as well.
  4. I expect you to adhere to all school policies regarding food, drink and tobacco.
  5. I expect you to adhere to all school policies regarding responsible iPad use. *Remember, your iPad is CCSD property. You MUST follow school policy. Expect me to actively monitor your in-class use!
  6. NO CELL PHONES / ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING CLASS (Per School Policy)
  7. I expect you to do your best at all times while completing your assignments on time, and you can expect them graded and returned in a timely manner. *If given the opportunity to retake an assignment or assessment, the final grade will be an average of the original grade and the retest grade.
  8. I expect to have a great year with intelligent conversation, exciting content and great characters!
  9. I expect you to be actively engaged in our online learning portals (Sapphire, Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Albert. IO ) and complete assignments by or before the due date. Assignments will be accepted for 50% credit up to three days after the due date, after that, they are “0”and cannot be completed for credit.