11th grade United States History
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be
sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence
Abigail Adams
Mrs. Lindenberg
[email protected]This course is a junior year U.S history course and our main focus will
be looking at our countrys history from the beginning of its formation
to modern times. We will investigate the past and the events that have
formed our nation as well as our society and look at the origins of ideas
and cultures. Throughout this course we will look at well-known people
who have made major contributions to the world as well as some not
so well-known people who have made major contributions nonetheless.
We will also examine major themes that have influenced (and still
continue to influence) our world. Each unit will also have one essential
question, which we will continually come back to throughout the unit
and attempt to answer. Some themes and essential questions will be:
Power
Civil Rights
Greed
Is America the land of
opportunity?
Leadership
Was the American War for
Technology
Independence inevitable?
Expansion
Was the Civil War inevitable?
Revolution
Does racial equality depend
Justice and Equality
on government action?
Law
What did western expansion
Nationalism
mean to the American
Democracy
people?
These are just some of the questions and ideas we will be
examining throughout the year and we will continually come
back to these themes throughout our units.
Materials
Binder for assignments and notes
Notebook- to be used exclusively for this class
College ruled loose leaf paper
Pens, pencils and erasers
Additional materials may be requested by teacher throughout
the year
Assignments and Late Work
Assignments and homework will be given throughout the week
and you are expected to come to class with these assignments
completed on the day they are due. No late work will be
accepted! Assignments and homework are due when they
are due. If you do not turn your assignment in when it is due
you will receive a grade of zero. There are rare occasions when I
reserve the right to accept an assignment late but you must take
initiative to communicate with me about the assignment and I
will determine if the circumstances are right for me to accept it
past its original due date. The only exception to turning small
homework assignments in late is if you have an excused
absence. Under this circumstance you must turn in your
homework the day you come back from your absence.
Absences
Excused Absences: If you are absent on the day an assignment is
due you must turn that assignment in the day you get back or
else it will not be accepted and will result in a grade of zero. You
have as many days to make up work as excused days you
missed (so if you miss three days with an excused absence you
have three days to make up the work you missed).
Unexcused Absences: You will receive no credit for work if you
have an unexcused absence (meaning you were not called in).
Grading Scale
A= 90%-100%
B= 80%-89%
C= 70%-79%
D= 60%-69%
F= 59% or below
You will be graded on numerous assignments, homework,
projects, papers discussions, in-class work, participation, quizzes
and tests. Grades can be checked online or with me personally at
school. I will try and grade assignments and have them back
within one week of them being turned in, for papers and major
projects it may take up to two weeks to receive a grade and
feedback.
Class Expectations
That you come to class prepared with assignments completed
and turned in on time
You have all the proper materials needed for class
Have respect for your classmates and me
Have a good attitude for the subject you are learning
You put forth your best effort to learn and engage in the subject
matter
Class Rules
Show up to class on time!- No excuses
No profanity allowed
Keep on task during class time, conversations and talking should
pertain to the topic we are learning
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated
Electronics such as cell phones, tablets, iPods etc. will not be
allowed out during class. They must be stowed and turned off
during class time. There will be times when we may use these
items for classroom purposes but you will be informed when they
can be taken out and used.
Rules in the student handbook must be adhered to and will be
enforced
Communication: I know that you may have questions you do
not feel comfortable asking me in class. Please know that my
door is always open. You may schedule a time to meet with me
before or after class or during your lunch period. Also feel free to
contact me through email with any questions or concerns you
have. All parents and students will have access to our class site.
There I will post our syllabus, assignments that are due, and
anything else I deem important for students and parents to know.
Email: [email protected]
School extension: (111-111-1111)
Please sign and return the bottom portion of this page.
I have read and understand the policies and procedures of this
course.
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