Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Room: 2311
Allatoona Phone: 770.975.6503
E-mail: johnny.tilton@cobbk12.org
coachtilton28@yahoo.com
*I will respond to all student emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
Description:
This class is designed to acquaint students with the major events and movements that have influenced our nations past. It
traces the political, social, economic and cultural forces that have shaped American History from the colonial era through
current day. Emphasis will be placed on selected topics such as the Age of Exploration, the American
Revolution, the Constitution period, Jacksonian Democracy, Westward Expansion, Slavery, the Civil War, Isolationism,
the Era of Big Business, the Roaring Twenties, World War I, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the
Korean Conflict, the Cold War, the Sixties, the Vietnam Era, the Gulf War, and the War on Terrorism.
Cobb County School Grading Scale:
A: 90%-100% B: 80%-89% C: 74%-79%
Grading System:
Unit Tests/Midterm
Projects/Classwork
Quizzes
Homework
EOCT
D: 70%-73%
40%
20%
15%
10%
15%
Total: 100%
Course Content:
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Unit 10
EOCT: The State of Georgia issues an End of Course Test for the subject of U.S. History. This EOCT will be given
approximately two (2) weeks before the end of the year will count 15% of your final grade. This is a cumulative test over all
material in the course.
Instructional Strategies/Assessment: Teaching methods will include lectures, class discussions, films, oral presentations,
group projects, class work, creative exercises, and other student centered approaches. Information on projects will be given as
the semester progresses. Tests will consist of multiple choice, short answer, matching and essay questions. Quizzes and
notebook checks will be given throughout the semester.
Assignments
Required Reading The required reading for the chapter is from the recommended textbook.
Writing Assignments We will periodically do writing assignments in this class. Writing allows students to prove what they
know and support it with evidence in their learning. I expect that you will have materials (Pen, pencil, and paper) to do the
writing assignments.
Map Activities Each Chapter may include map activities designed to build your geographical understanding of the events
and processes in United States History.
Class Discussion Board You will be expected to participate in classroom discussions concerning the material that we are
covering.
Key Terms (Vocabulary) It is critical to know and understand the significance of key historical terms. Each Chapter
contains a list of these terms.
Class Participation Chapter Assessments There is a multiple-choice assessment for each Chapter. Make sure you have studied all the
material for the Chapter BEFORE attempting the test.
Late Work/Make-Up Work: Should a student miss work due to an excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up
class work without penalty. Make up work should be turned in promptly and students have the number of days they were
absent, plus one day to make up all work. Should a test need to be made up, it will be done before school and students must
make an appointment with me to ensure they have enough time to complete the test before schools starts.
Assignments including projects will be accepted late with 1 letter grade deduction per late day as a penalty. All other late work
will be accepted with the opportunity for a maximum grade of 50. Days begin on the 1 st day that your return to school and extra
days will not be added for absences during the make-up period.
1 Day Late
2 Days Late
3 Days Late
4 Days Late
5+ Days Late
Maximum Score 89
Maximum Score 79
Maximum Score 73
Maximum Score 69
Maximum Score 50
Academic Honesty
As members of Cobb County School District, students have a responsibility to conduct themselves with
the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic honesty is one of the most important
characteristics of any class. Through Cobb Virtual Academy, students are given the opportunity to achieve
academically through an online environment; therefore, it is very important that mutual trust exists
between instructors and students. Accordingly, honesty in all academic matters is expected from all
students. Any attempt to cheat, plagiarize, falsify information, or receive credit for work you did not do
will be considered dishonest behavior and will be dealt with accordingly by the instructor and
administration.
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts that are considered dishonest behavior:
1. Plagiarism (representing anothers ideas, words, expressions, or data in writing or presentation
without properly acknowledging the source).
2. Submitting work through the use of another person's password/login is considered
dishonest behavior. Student logins/passwords are confidential information that should not be
shared with others. Any assignments, work, or projects posted while using another student's login
will be considered plagiarism.
3. Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material, assistance, or study aids
in any academic work). Cheating includes copying another students work and submitting it as your
own.
4. Performing work or taking an examination for another student.
As members of Cobb County School District, students have a responsibility to conduct themselves with
the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic honesty is one of the most important
characteristics of any class. Through Cobb Virtual Academy, students are given the opportunity to achieve
academically through an online environment; therefore, it is very important that mutual trust exists
between instructors and students. Accordingly, honesty in all academic matters is expected from all
students. Any attempt to cheat, plagiarize, falsify information, or receive credit for work you did not do
will be considered dishonest behavior and will be dealt with accordingly by the instructor and
administration.
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts that are considered dishonest behavior:
1. Plagiarism (representing anothers ideas, words, expressions, or data in writing or presentation
without properly acknowledging the source).
2. Submitting work through the use of another person's password/login is considered
dishonest behavior. Student logins/passwords are confidential information that should not be
shared with others. Any assignments, work, or projects posted while using another student's login
will be considered plagiarism.
3. Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material, assistance, or study aids
in any academic work). Cheating includes copying another students work and submitting it as your
own.
4. Performing work or taking an examination for another student.
5. Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data (submitting made up data or sources).
6. Computer crimes (damaging computer programs, hacking, constructing viruses, introducing
viruses into a system, copying programs, etc.)
Comfortable reading information. Remember that you must read all coursework and communications from your
instructor.
Willing and able to work in their Cobb Virtual Academy course for 5 to 7 hours per week for each .5 unit course and
10 to 15 hours a week for each 1.0 unit course during Fall and Spring Terms.
Willing and able to work in their Cobb Virtual Academy course 10 to 15 hours a week for each .5 unit course and 20 to
30 hours a week for each 1.0 unit course during Summer Term.
Prepared to participate in their Cobb Virtual Academy course at least four days a week Fall and Spring Terms and daily
during Summer Term.
Be able to complete assignments on time.
Aware that an online course is not easier than a traditional course. In fact, many students say it requires more time and
commitment. The successful student views online courses as a convenient way to learn - not an easier way.
Comfortable working alone without daily teacher and student interaction.
Technical Requirements
Component
Operating
System
Required
PC Windows XP, Vista, or 7*
MAC OS 10.5 - 10.7
Recommended
PC Win XP - 7 (32-Bit)
Email Address
Software (free
downloads)
Peripherals
Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents/guardians and students over 18 years of age (eligible
students) certain rights with respect to the students education records. They are:
(1) ACCESSING STUDENT RECORDS:
The right to inspect and review the students education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for
access.
Parents/guardians or eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the records
they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of
the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) AMENDING STUDENT RECORDS:
The right to request the amendment of the students education records that the parent/guardian or eligible student believes
are inaccurate or misleading.
Parents/guardians or eligible students may ask Cobb County School District (District) to amend a record that they believe
is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want
changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent/guardian or eligible student, the District will
notify the parent/guardian or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent/guardian
or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) DISCLOSING STUDENT RECORDS:
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records,
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by the District as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff
member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the Board of
Education; a school or District approved volunteer; a person or company that is under the direct control of the District
with respect to the use and maintenance of education records and with whom the District has contracted or who
volunteers to perform a service or function for which the District would otherwise use employees (such as an attorney,
auditor, medical consultant, therapist, insurance adjuster); or a parent/guardian or student serving on an official committee,
such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his/her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the District discloses educational records without consent to officials of another school in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) COMPLAINT PROCEDURE:
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District
to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-592011 (5) DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The District may disclose appropriately designated directory information without written consent, unless you
have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. Directory information is
information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information
includes a students name, address, email addresses, phone number, date and place of birth, grade level, dates of
attendance and most recent previous school attended, degrees/honors/awards received, photograph,
participation in school activities and sports, as well as weight and height of members of athletic teams; and
.student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic systems
that cannot be used to access education records without a PIN, password, etc. (A students Social Security
Number, in whole or in part, cannot be used for this purpose.)
The District may include personally identifiable information in school publications such as a playbill, showing your students role in a drama production; the annual yearbook; honor roll or other recognition lists; graduation programs; and
sports event publications, such as a football game program.
Directory information may also be released without prior written parental/guardian consent to only the following: law
enforcement agencies, State and Federal Child Welfare Agencies, District Attorney and Solicitors Offices, the Professional
Standards Commission, PTA and other school support organizations, U.S. Armed Forces recruitment agencies, and schools
and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) for non-political purposes.
District teachers, District schools and the District may also display a students name, most recent previous school attended,
awards received, participation in school activities and sports, as well as weight and height of members of athletic teams on
District school, District classroom or District websites or blogs for the purposes of recognizing student achievement,
instructional purposes or informing the community about school events.
The District also records and maintains audio recordings and video or photographic footage (including accompanying
audio) of students on school property and at school events in locations including, but not limited to, parking lots, school
buses, lunchrooms, classrooms and hallways. Such information is used and maintained for security and other purposes,
including yearbooks, video yearbooks, and school publications and Websites. In many cases, videos contain peripheral
video or photographic footage of students engaged in day-to-day activities including, but not limited to, walking to class,
riding the school bus, attending to classroom or school activities, eating lunch, participating in club or performance activities, accepting awards and/or engaging in academic activities. Audio recordings of students may also include day-to-day
peripheral recordings of noises or voices related to students, including but not limited to, student voices or noises in
hallways, classrooms, at public performances, class presentations and/or during class participation.
Peripheral video footage, photographic images, or audio recordings of day-to-day student activities do not include footage
of a student or students committing or being involved in a violation of law or District or School Rule, Procedure, or Policy.
The District may also determine that other activities do not qualify as peripheral images, footage, or recordings on a caseby-case basis. Peripheral or day-to-day recordings, images or video footage (including accompanying audio) of students may
be released without prior written parental/guardian consent, subpoena and court order to only the following: law
enforcement agencies, State and Federal Child Welfare Agencies, District Attorney and Solicitors Offices, the Professional
Standards Commission, PTA and other school support organizations, U.S. Armed Forces recruitment agencies, and schools
and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd) for non-political purposes.
District teachers, District schools and the District may also post these images or recordings on District school, District
classroom or District Websites or blogs.
A student or the parent/guardian of a student involved in any prohibited conduct may review a recording of prohibited
conduct, which may contain other students peripheral video or audio information. This review may be allowed without
obtaining the consent of the peripheral student(s) or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s). However, if any other students are involved
in the recorded prohibited conduct, the school will require compulsory process or appropriate written consent from those
parents/guardians/eligible students prior to the review of the recording. (See District Administrative Rule CFIA [MonitoringRecording Staff and Students] for more information.)
Student Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
Student Signature
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