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Presidential History Honors:  Week of April 21, 2025 (Week #33)

Next Test: Test #8 as Directed

Monday, April 21, 2025:
In Class:  William McKinley Administration
Homework: Study for Test #7

Tuesday, April 22, 2025:
In Class: Theodore Roosevelt Administration
Homework:  Test #7 Take-Home Test

Wednesday, April 23, 2025:
In Class: William Howard Taft Administration
Homework:  Read Warren Harding Article

Thursday, April 24, 2025:
In Class: Woodrow Wilson Administration
Homework:  Read Calvin Coolidge Article

Friday, April 25, 2025:
In Class: Warren Harding Administration
Homework:  Read Herbert Hoover Article

Note:  Tutoring is available every day after school.  Students may also
come for tutoring after dismissal.  The chat room is open most school
nights at 7:30 p.m.

Presidential History Honors Syllabus

Course Description:

Students will examine in depth the political history of the United States through the development  of the Presidency, and the influence of the individuals who held this office.  Emphasis will be placed on the political development of institutions and traditions, the development of a unique American political character, and the influences upon them of individuals and events.  Special attention will be given to the Constitution, national government and trend towards centralization of political powers. 

Grading:

Grading will be based on a running total, expressed as the percent of total points earned out of the total number of possible points during the quarterly grading period. All points will be of equal weight and will constitute 85% of the quarterly grade. Grading opportunities will include tests and quizzes, homework assignments, projects, oral reports, and papers. A variety of extra credit opportunities will be offered. Class participation will account for 15% of the quarterly grade.

Homework:

This is an honors course.  Students should expect to have homework almost every night. The majority of these assignments will be reading assignments. Reading assignments require the student to know and understand the material in the assignment, and may require more than one reading and the taking of notes. All written assignments must be typed/printed. Many assignments and projects will require internet use, and access to a printer, preferably color. If there are any questions or problems, see the teacher at the first opportunity.

A standing homework assignment will always be to review, correct, and if necessary, re-write notes from class or previous reading assignments. After the first test, the standing homework assignment will include reviewing back tests as they will be the source of questions on the final exam.  Also, if unsure of the assignment, students should read the next assigned article, unless there is a test the following day.

Communication:

Parents may contact me at the school by email. Parents will receive a reply at the first opportunity. Parents are encouraged to provide me with the email address at which they prefer to be contacted. My email address is: johncooper@prodigy.net.

This special website has been established for students in this class. It will contain weekly assignments, instructions and information about projects and papers, links to other sites helpful for this class, a discussion area where students may find extra credit opportunities, and a chat room. The teacher will be available in this chat room most school nights at 7:30 p.m., or any another time selected by the students. This is a private chat room that can be entered only through this site.

Extra Help and Tutoring:

I will make myself available whenever possible to help students. Please do not hesitate to ask for help whenever needed or desired. I am available for tutoring every day after class, excluding faculty meetings, school events and personal/medical appointments. I strongly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity.

Computers in the classroom will contain practice tests to help students prepare for upcoming tests and exams. Students will be able to make use of this resource during class and on free time during the day and after school.

Supplies:

Students will need a notebook (not spiral) that allows pages to be removed, rearranged, or replaced. Students should bring their notebooks to class every day. In addition, students will need access to a computer and printer.

I hope you are looking forward to this year as much as I am. It is going to be a great year!