U.S History 11
United States History and Government
Grade 11-Mr. Agen
Room 231
Introduction
Welcome to Mr. Agen’s edition of United States History and Government at Eden Central High School. It is my pleasure to have you as a student this year and I look forward to both an educationally valuable and successful year. We will study from the beginning of the nation all the way to present day America this year! As a U.S history student you will analyze government, economy, geography, and the major events that have shaped our country’s history. Working hard in the classroom will be the key to achieving our education goals in United States History.
Student and Classroom Expectations
As a high school student in the Eden Central School district, it is my expectation that you will conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. Your behavior and effort should always make the school district, your family, and above all yourself proud. I will expect the following from you on a daily basis.
Enter the Classroom on time and in a polite/orderly fashion. Materials out and ready.
Be prepared for class. Be respectful of all other people and cultures in the classroom.
Raise your hand and do not interrupt teachers or others when talking.
No Electronics or distracting materials in the classroom. You will be given 1 warning to put it away before it is taken from you for the day.
No inappropriate language or actions in the classroom.
Follow all school rules according the the Eden Central School District code of conduct.
Give me your best effort and complete your work to the best of your ability we will have a great year.
Grading Policy- Every Quarter
Tests and Quizzes- 25 %
Tests will be graded by percentage out of 100. We will have 3 to 4 unit tests per quarter. 13 Units in all.
Study Guides will usually but not always be provided before a Test.
There will be no surprise Tests.
Quizzes will be given periodically throughout chapter as well.
All tests and quizzes can be retaken by appointment with Mr. Agen.
Classwork- 25%
These are assignments completed in the classroom with Teacher guidance.
If I am collecting classwork, it will count for a classwork grade.
Some classwork is done independently while some is completed in groups.
Participation-25%
Can include but not limited to actively participating in discussion, raising hand to answer questions, projects, and completing individual or group work.
Homework- 25%
Homework assignments will be given to students to complete routinely throughout the year.
Usually no more than 3 assignments per week.
Late homework is taken but is given half-credit. Will accept late-work until 2 days after the assignment due date unless the quarter ends.
School Year Grade Scale
The four quarters if school and the final exam will be graded/weighed as such
Quarter 1- 20 %
Quarter 2-20%
Quarter 3- 20%
Quarter 4- 20 %
Final Exam- 20%
Class Materials
2 Inch Binder
Loose Leaf Paper
Pens and Pencils
Colored Pencils
Student Absence Policy
Attendance is an important part of being successful in Social Studies and in all of your classes. It is expected that you will come to class regularly and on time. Being absent is not always in your control, but making up the work you missed is! It is important to ask Mr. Agen for any work you missed while gone.
If your are absent the day when an assignment is due, it is due the day you return.
If you are absent the day an assignment is given, you will have the number of days that other students were given to complete the assignment from the day you return. (Ex. An assignment was given monday due Wednesday. If you come back on Tuesday you would be given the 2 days to complete the assignment.)
Extra Help/ Contact
Extra help from Mr. Agen will be available when an appointment is made by a student after consulting with Mr. Agen. For any questions, concerns, or comments throughout the school year, I can be reached at (716) 992-3630 ext 2231 or at bagen@edencsd.org during school hours.