Course Title: U.S. History - Colonization through Civil War
Instructor: Amy Beeman
891-5335 Ext. 54781
amy.beeman@rrps.net
Supplies:
Binder Red Pens
Loose Leaf Paper Color Pencils
Pencils Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Blue or Black) Scissors
Textbook
Students may check out a book from the library or may use the useful links section on the left side of this page. Click on "U.S. History textbook- best options." There are also articles by topic students may use.
Daily Agenda/Assignments:
Use the Calendar Link to access daily lessons, notes, and assignments.
Grading
Nine weeks grades will be computed using quizzes, examinations, and homework/classwork assignments. Examinations and quizzes will account for 70% of the nine weeks grade. Homework/classwork will account for 30%. The number of tests and quizzes will changed from nine weeks to nine weeks due to the amount and type of content covered. The Rio Rancho District scale will be followed when issuing nine weeks, semester, and final course grades. Semester grades will be computed using the nine weeks averages (weighted 40% each) and the semester exam (weighted 20%).
Other grading information:
-Grades will be based on percentages and posted out of 100%.
-All late work must be turned in by end of the unit.
-In order to reassess, all work and study guides must be completed and turned in by the end of the unit.
-Students who qualify must request test corrections and access the website to reassess.
-Students must complete and turn in the reassessment within one week of turn back date (ie: student received graded test back on Wednesday, all work and reassessment must be completed by the following Wednesday).
- Parents must sign reassessments.
- Any exceptions to this policy due to constraints on time will be posted on websites.