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= = =Here you will find a syllabus for US History, Honors and AP and information on the DC trip.= =**Here is the textbook online [|Textbook pdf]**= This course is an in-depth study of United States History. This course is not for the “faint of heart” but I promise to help any student who is willing to work hard and motivate those who are lazy. In the end, with a good work ethic you will master the history of our country, strengthen your analytical skills and be proud of your accomplishment. I hope you look forward to this trip through time, I know I do!
 * Fall 2017-2018 US History Honors Syllabus**

An emphasis is placed on interpreting documents, writing essays, test taking skills and mastery of key events in United States History. This class is divided into time periods and will focus on the themes of the American Identity, Culture, Diversity, Economic, Political and Social Change, Reform Movements, Immigration, Causes and Effects of Wars and Religion**.** U.S. History is also the study about YOUR country. We will explore our history through the study of ethics, cause and effect, irony and guts. Remember, things aren’t the way they are because of the fairy godmother. People have made a difference by their actions or inactions. Any cheating will result in a 0 grade. That means copying homework as well. All tests are on units and have approximately 30 multiple choice questions and 20 fill in the blank questions without a word bank with 2 essay questions to choose from. During the 1st three units I will give you the essay questions a week before the test so you can prepare on your own. This will also allow you to get used to analyzing documents and outlining what you will write about. This will also give you time to see me if you have any questions. There will also be a research paper due on Monday Nov. 20th. The paper will be 4-5 pages long and can be on any person, year or event as long as it is cleared with me. I will go over the standards for the essay the 1st week of the semester. There must be 2 book sources and at least two internet sources. This must be a documented paper in the MLA style. I will go over how this is done and provide you with examples of papers and works cited pages. The paper will count as a test grade. You will have a reading assignment out of your textbook most every night and a quiz will be given the next day. There will also be quizzes on the primary documents as well. You must also keep a notebook of all notes and turn them in the day of the unit test. This will count as a homework grade. There will be quizzes from other books and short readings I assign and video quizzes included in this grade. In every unit there will be practice on interpreting cartoons, maps, documents and other primary sources. Late work will have 30 points taken off.
 * If you need help, please ask for it! That’s what I am here for.**Your grade will come from……
 * Tests 70%**
 * Homework/Quizzes 30%**
 * In order for you to take the US AP class in the spring, you must make at least a 93 in the class** Please contact me at 688-2101 or __mhurd@mhslive.net__ if you have any questions.

I understand what is required of me in this class.

I understand what is required of my child in this class = = = = = = =**US AP History Syllabus**=
 * Spring 2018 AP United States History Syllabus**

This course is an in-depth college-level study of United States History. Since most if not all you have already taken Honors United States History in the Fall Semester, this will be an in-depth review of last semester. We will meet every day for 90 minutes in the spring semester block schedule. Also, because the AP test takes place about 10 days before school is out for the summer, we will meet on 4 Sunday/Saturday afternoons from 2-4 pm to make up this time. I will be as flexible as I can to accommodate the most kids. Also any days missed due to snow will be made up on Sundays/Saturdays as well. These Review days will be spent in taking different versions of the AP US History test on computers. We will also read released Data Based Questions (DBQs) and discuss the faults and qualities of each one. Any student who can’t attend these days will be given work on Friday to make up for the review missed. This work will be due on that Monday.

The pacing guide listed here is as slow as I can go and still cover all the material. I will always try to go faster if possible. This course is not for the “faint of heart” but I promise to help any student who is willing to work hard. In the end, with a good work ethic you will master the history of our country and be proud of your accomplishment.

An emphasis is placed on interpreting documents, writing essays, test taking skills and mastery of United States History. This class is divided into time periods and will focus on the themes of the American Identity, Culture, Diversity, Economic, Political and Social Change, Reform Movements, Immigration, Causes and Effects of Wars and Religion**. (CR5)**

Your grade will come from All tests are on units and have approximately 20 True/False and 80 multiple choice questions with 2 essay questions. During the 1st three units I will give you the questions a week before the test so you can prepare on your own. You will have a reading assignment out of your textbook most every night and a quiz will be given the next day. There will also be quizzes on the chapters from the supplemental books as well. Also every weekend your homework will consist of answering released test questions to practice for the exam in May. Most of these will be Data Based Questions from released tests. The essays will be given back the following Thursday for discussion as to what was positive and negative of each one.
 * Tests 60%**
 * Homework/Quizzes 40%**

There will be quizzes from other books and short readings I have listed below and video quizzes included in this grade.

=**US History Syllabus**= Fall/Spring 2017/2018 Mr. Hurd You are expected to do your work well and have it in on time. __If you need help, ask for it!__ That is what I am here for. As with many things in life, this class will become what you make it. You will often be tired and yes maybe even bored. Put things in perspective, it could be worse. People, not much older than you, are getting shot at and returning fire while you are able to sleep in a bed and take a shower every day. As much as I try to enlighten and entertain, I can’t do it alone. You must work to enjoy this class. Ask questions, explore why things are the way they are, keep an open mind and a sense of humor. US History is a journey through time, I hope you enjoy the trip; I know I look forward to it. U.S. History is also the study about YOUR country. We will explore our history through the study of ethics, cause and effect, irony and guts. Remember, things aren’t the way they are because of the fairy godmother. For good or bad either people worked or didn’t work to change things. Any cheating will result in a 0 grade. That means copying homework as well.

Tests 60% Homework 40%

there will be a Test grade for computer behavior every semester. Anytime you are doing something on it that I tell you not to, you get 50 points taken off.

You must keep a notebook and a copy of all vocabulary words that I assign you. The notebook will be a collection of notes you take in class plus any daily work I will help you with your notebook.

Any missed test must be taken before the next unit test. Tests can be taken in my room before or after school.

Please contact me at 688-2101 ext 3442 or mhurd@mhslive.net if you need anything at all.

I understand what is required of me for this class

US Honors 1 and II Research Paper counts as 2 test grades Must have (A) 2 Book sources 2 Internet source (No Wikipedia) The paper can have other sources such as magazines, movies etc. (B) Paper must be 4-5 pages long, double spaced, 12 font Times New Roman must be at least to the very bottom of page 4 (C) Works Cited Page MLA style see ncwiseowl.org Failure to have A through C complete will result in a grade of 0. I will not even grade it for content. Plagiarism will also result in a 0 grade List of Topics with 1 or 2 to denote which US History you can write about these in Presidencies of Washington 1 Jefferson 1 Jackson 1 Lincoln 1 Teddy Roosevelt 2 Franklin Roosevelt 2 Eisenhower 2 Kennedy 2 Johnson 2 Nixon 2 Reagan 2 Clinton 2 Other topics Westward Expansion 1,2 Changes in Farming 1,2 Treatment of Indians 1,2 Women’s Rights Movement 1,2 Civil Rights Movement 2 The Roaring 20s 2 The Prohibition Movement 2 The Great Depression 2 The Home front in World War II 2 The Dust Bowl 2 The 50s 2 The 60s 2 Music of the 60’s 2 The 70s 2 Watergate 2 The Year 1968 (This is a good one!) 2 1969 2 On a case by case basis I can let you do other things such as: The War of 1812-1, Some battles of the Civil War-1, Pearl Harbor-2, D-Day-2, and Iwo Jima in WWII-2, The Korean War-2, and Tet in Vietnam-2 also biographies on any number of politicians or military leaders living or dead At any time feel free to ask for help along the way.

Tuesday, Sept.12- Your topic is due to me. See me if you need help Friday, Oct. 6- Thesis statement is due along with 3 quotes that help prove your thesis. See me if you need help.

Thesis Example Calvin Coolidge’s presidency was marked by a roaring economy, isolationism and a conservative political philosophy.

1-Roaring economy-“Quote” Source 2-Isolationism-“Quote” Source 3-Conservative-“Quote” Source

Friday, November 17 Paper is due

__**DC TRIP INFORMATION**__

Dear Juniors and Parents, If are interested in going to DC, **Read all of this**, and save it.

Just to give you folks a heads up.

I am sponsoring another Junior Class trip to Washington D.C. this May. We will leaveMay 4 on Friday night at 9 pm and return on May 7 Monday night around 10 pm. The cost of the trip is $300.00 and in the past this has been enough to cover all expenses and meals.

** W e plan to see the National Archives (think-National Treasure) the White House and Visitors Center, Ford’s Theatre (scene of Pres. Lincoln’s Assassination), Smithsonian museums of American History, Natural History and the Holocaust Museum. We will visit the monuments of Washington, Jefferson, FDR, Lincoln and the Vietnam Wall, Korean War and WWII Memorials. We will tour Arlington Cemetery and see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Robert E. Lee mansion, Confederate Memorial, Museum of Women in the military, graves of Pres. JFK, his brother Bobby, and now Teddy, Audie Murphy (most decorated soldier of WWII) and the Iwo Jima flag raising statue. We will also take a tour of the Capitol. We plan to visit Pres. Jefferson’s home at Monticello and the National Museum of the Marine Corps which has become a favorite of the students. For students that don’t have a camera, we have several photographers. Most are informal pictures but I also take many group pictures. The students can copy the pictures from my webpage and if requested I can make a cd for them. Last years trip is located here.** **[|2016 DC trip]**

If there are any changes in when we are leaving or coming back, I’ll certainly be in touch with you. I always meet with the parents the week before we leave to give everyone a chance to ask questions and view a slide show so you will have an idea of what the students will be going to see. This is my 16th trip and all have been educational and a lot of fun for the kids. In the last week of March, I will send home the trip rules, permission/medication forms and location of the motel we stay at.

This is the pay schedule

Monday August 28- $60.00 or what you can pay to reserve your spot.

Monday November 27 $120.00

Monday Feb. 26 $120.00

The $300.00 total covers all meals and everything else for the trip You can pay in full or put down a payment and set up your own pay schedule with me. I just need to see who really wants to go by August 28

as I make reservations based on who pays by August 28.

I can be flexible with the payments as long as you make the 1 st payment on August 29 so I’ll know how many kids to plan for. Once payments have been made and a student decides to not go, the money will not be refunded, short of some emergency. Students in academic, disciplinary or absentee trouble will not be allowed to attend the trip and will not be refunded their money. If you have any questions at all, feel free to call me at the High School, 688-2101 ext 3442 or email me at mhurd@mhslive.net Also

 The SAT is also on Sat. the 5th but there are plenty of other times you can take it at MHS, like Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec 7  It is offered other places-look up on your own- Mar. 10 and June 2nd.

Thank you,

Matthew J. Hurd

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