This full year course is designed as an interdisciplinary, concept oriented course which will provide students with maximum opportunity to view, analyze, and evaluate the broad themes and movements which make up American history politically, economically, and socially. Among the disciplines that will be integrated into this approach will be political science, economics, geography, and sociology. A topical approach is taken in the presentation of this course and students will b e required to keep up with current topics/issues that relate to the academic areas that are introduced to them in the classroom. This will guarantee continuity in the course and allow students to analyze similarities and differences between the past and the present. As required by Illinois law, the students will have an in-depth study of the Constitution of the United States.

As a result of this course, students will:

• Have a basic preparation for future mandated and elective courses in United States History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, and Sociology
• Have increased abilities in critical thinking, decision making, and data analysis
• Examine, in depth, the contributions and sacrifices that have been made by Americans in the past, leading to an increased awareness of the importance of their individual contributions to the future of the United States.

Course Requirements

• Students are required to complete all work given in this class.
• Late assignments are NOT accepted in this class. If students are going to have trouble getting an assignment in on time, they should see me at least one day before the assignment is due.
• All written work is to be done in pen.
• There will be no eating/drinking or chewing of gum in class.
• Excessive absences and/or tardies may result in the lowering of a grade.
• If a student's grade is borderline, participation in class will determine whether the grade will be higher or lower in this course. Everyone should participate according to their abilities.
• Washroom/water-take care of these items before or after class.
  All test scores count in your average. You will be allowed to make up tests due to absences twice per semester without penalty. If you miss a test for the third time, a penalty of 15 points will be subtracted from your total test score. This penalty does not apply to medical or dental excuses.
  A cut or unexcused absence equals a zero for that day. It will go into your average.
• Students are expected to practice the rules of common courtesy in the classroom.
• Extra credit is NOT given in this course. The grade you receive will be the grade that is earned outright am glad to give students work for their own enrichment as long as they are maintaining a "B" average in this course. No extra credit will be given for this work.
• Students having difficulty in this course should see me immediately. The longer students wait, the more confusing the course may become.
• To qualify for Honors Global History in 9th grade, students must have a 1st semester: (1) overall average of 90% or better and (2) a minimum average of 85% on tests. Students must maintain these averages during the 2nd semester.
• Students are expected to get a phone number from several dependable classmates in this class. to find out what they've missed in the event they are absent from school. Students are responsible for all work whether or not they are in class.