The 1960s
The 60's: A Turbulent Time of Change
Course Introduction:
This is a semester course that takes a detailed look at the era of social, political, and demographic change that still impacts American culture today.
This class will specifically target the Vietnam War, the rise of the civil rights movement, social changes, changes in politics, music and the economy. The
class is worth one half credit of social studies credit toward graduation.
Rules to Help You Along in Room 325
Teacher:
Mr. Chuck Cox
Room 325
Website: https://www.mrcoxsocialstudies.us/home/archives/the-1960s
Email: apush@aol.com
Textbook and Online Resources:
While there is no textbook in a traditional sense, the resources for this class are digital and located on the class web page at: https://www.mrcoxsocialstudies.us/home/archives/the-1960s .
Edmodo Online Community:
A classroom network has been established at Edmodo.com You will need to enroll at the site in order to participate. The group code is: 3x6te5.
Participation as part of our online class community is required twice per week.
THE WEEK BEGINS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 12:01 AM AND ENDS ON TUESDAYS AT 11:59 PM.
There is an app available for both IOS and Android devices.
Attendance
Regular attendance is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL in this class. I will strictly enforce the school attendance policy. If you are absent it is your
responsibility to see me during the first Academic Intervention that you return to school. I will not seek you.
Classroom Management
I can not overstate the importance of taking excellent class notes. They will be of great help not only for the test preparation this year, but also for reviewing for the semester exam. Everyone is expected to take an active part in class on a daily basis. When you enter this room, be prepared to think, ask questions, and make comments. If you have difficulties in this class, feel free to drop by for extra help.
If special problems arise, see me as soon as possible, so that we can work things out. If you are having "one of those days", let me know before class
begins so that I can accordingly make allowances.
Make Up Work Policy
It is the responsibility of the student to manage his or her make-up work. You must get the assignments, take the make-up tests etc. Classroom activities and
work expected to be completed prior to the next class meeting can be found at: THE DAILY CHECK IN. You will be expected to use the course website and other tools to avoid falling behind.
1. Excused Absences:
With regard to make-up work, an excused absence permits the students to make up the work for credit. Students will be given one day to make up their work for each day of absence for multiple absences. Work which was previously assigned and due on an absence day is due on the day of return.
2. Unexcused Absences:
Students are not allowed to make up assignments which are missed due to unexcused absences. Student absences from the classroom due to suspension
out-of-school are considered unexcused.
3. In-School Suspension:
Students assigned an in-school suspension may make up work. However, it is the student's responsibility to obtain such make-up work from classroom teachers, and it is then due on the next day the student is back in class. Failure to follow this procedure, or failure to turn in work upon return to class, will result in a failing grade being assigned for the missed work.
Grades
The following grading scale as is published in the school agenda will be used for the class. Effort and improvement are considered in the final grading process.
A = 95-100 A- = 92-94
B+ = 89-91 B = 83-88 B- = 82-84
C+= 78-81 C = 74-77 C- = 70-73
D+ = 67-69 D = 63-66 D- = 60-62
F= Below 60
Your nine weeks grade will be based on the following factors:
Test scores 40%
Quiz scores 30%
Daily Work Scores 30%
Your semester and final grade will be determined by the following factors:
Semester: quarter grade 40% - quarter grade 40% - semester exam 20%
Final: Since this is a semester course your semester and final grade are the same
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