Syllabus

Danvers High School

United States History II

Ms. White

2018-2019

MISSION STATEMENT:

Danvers High School is a community of independent learners dedicated to respect, responsibility,
creativity, and the pursuit of academic excellence.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

I may be reached easily by email anytime @ jacquelynwhite@danvers.org. (preferred method) I check
my e-mail at the beginning and end of each school day. If necessary I  may also be reached by phone
between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm at (978) 777-8925 Ext. 2557

COURSE DESCRIPTION: U.S. History II Industrial Era to the Present, 1877-1980

Students will analyze the causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America’s growing
role in international relations. Students will study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive
movement and the New Deal. Students will also learn about the various factors that led to America’s entry
into two world wars as well as the impact of war on American life. Finally, students will study the causes
and course of the Cold War, important economic and political changes during the Cold War, including the
Civil Rights movement, and recent events and trends that have shaped modern-day America.

COURSE THEMES:

The rise and continuing international influence of the United States. The rise and growing role of the United
States in world affairs to the present day.  The standards address the reasons for and the consequences of
America’s rise to hemispheric influence in the 19th century, and America’s rise to global influence in the 20th
century.

COURSE SKILL OBJECTIVES:

Students will develop critical and analytical thinking skills.

Students will develop effective collaboration skills through group work.

Students will develop independent research skills.

Students will develop effective written and oral communication skills.

Students will acquire effective presentation skills.

Students will use technology concepts, skills, and capabilities.

Students will improve reading comprehension skills.

CONNECTIONS TO DANVERS HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPECTATIONS:

Students will communicate effectively through writing, speaking, & other mediums.

Students will use appropriate strategies in order to achieve effective reading comprehension.

Students will be critical thinkers who locate, analyze, evaluate, & synthesize information.

Students will demonstrate creativity.

Students will understand how to use technology effectively and appropriately.

Students will work independently and collaboratively to accomplish goals.

Students, as members of a global community, will demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These methods of assessment will include
regular homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, research papers, collaborative projects, and essays requiring
critical thinking.

GRADING:

Students will be graded based on a total points system. Each assignment is awarded a number of points based
on the length, type, and difficulty of the assignment. Student’s average will be the total number of points earned
divided by the total number of possible points in order to obtain the quarter average.

EXTRA HELP: Students can receive extra help after school by talking to the teacher to set up an appointment.
PLEASE talk to your teacher about receiving extra help, I am eager to help you succeed!