Welcome to Grade 10 and 11 Social Studies at WEST HIGH SCHOOL.

We will study Modern U. S. History in grade 10 and U.S. Government Semester One and Economics Semester Two in grade 11. There will be tabs that you can access to find the class assignments, calendar, and links that may be helpful for you.

 

I hope you will enjoy these classes and acquire the skills necessary to be successful in whatever Endeavour you choose.

 

Listed below is the course syllabus for both grade 10 and grade 11.

 

Grade 11:

Social Studies 11: Civics and Economics

Mr. Olsen

 

Course Description:

 

In this course, the student will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to become a productive member of our republic.  This requires an understanding of the interdependence of the government and the economy of the United States, and the comparative study of other government and economic systems.

 

Remy, Richard C., United States Government: Democracy in Action (1999), McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

 

Clayton, Gary E., Economics: Principles & Practices (1999), McGraw-Hill

 

 

Grade 10:

U.S. History:  1865 - Present

Mr. Olsen

 

Course Description:

 

This course is a study of current United States History, 1865 to the present.  It includes the changing role of the U.S. in world affairs.  Issues discussed include:  past and present politics, cultural diversity, foreign affairs, technology, environmental issues, and domestic and global problems.

 

Nash, Gary B., American Odyssey:  The U.S. in the 20^th Century, (1999), McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

 

 

GRADE SCALES FOR BOTH COURSES:

 

The Green Bay Area Public School District’s grading scale is:

 

A          93 – 100 %

B          85 – 92 %

C          77 – 84 %

D          70 – 76 %

F          0 – 69 %

 

Grade Categories are weighted as follows:

 

Category Weights:

40% Tests/quizzes

40% Assignments/projects

20% Semester exam

 

(Point value of individual tests, quizzes, and assignments is left to teacher discretion)

 

Missing work (unexcused):

1 day late = 80% of earned score

2 days late or later - assignment will be graded at 50% of earned score until week 5 of grading period. After week 5 of grading period, missing work will be calculated as a zero.

 

Extra credit:

Extra credit will be given at the discretion of the teacher. Extra credit should be meaningful.

 

Testing options:

A student may retake 1 failed test per grading period to earn no more than 70%.