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Douglas Macarthur Jr. High Phone: (870) 933-5840 8Th Grade History Darcy Whitehurst Room 801 Course Description

This document provides information about an 8th grade American History course taught by Darcy Whitehurst at Douglas MacArthur Jr. High. The year-long course will cover American history from 1800-1900, including topics like the colonization of the US, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will have tests, quizzes, assignments, and homework that will be graded on a standard A-F scale. The rules for the class require students to be prepared, organized, responsible, on task, respectful, and seated with no food, drinks, phones, or gum. Donations of supplies like tissues and cleaning items are also requested.

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Douglas Macarthur Jr. High Phone: (870) 933-5840 8Th Grade History Darcy Whitehurst Room 801 Course Description

This document provides information about an 8th grade American History course taught by Darcy Whitehurst at Douglas MacArthur Jr. High. The year-long course will cover American history from 1800-1900, including topics like the colonization of the US, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will have tests, quizzes, assignments, and homework that will be graded on a standard A-F scale. The rules for the class require students to be prepared, organized, responsible, on task, respectful, and seated with no food, drinks, phones, or gum. Donations of supplies like tissues and cleaning items are also requested.

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Douglas MacArthur Jr.

High Phone: (870)933-5840


8th Grade History [email protected]
Darcy Whitehurst Room 801

Course Description
 American History is a year long course designed to provide students with a
deeper understanding of American History of the time period between
1800-1900.
 American History 1800-1900
o In History this year we will be discussing the changes and impacts on
America from 1800 to 1900. This starts John Adams’ presidency
taking us through the Civil War and reconstruction. Along with the
expansion of the United States.
o We will have a strong focusing on non fiction reading throughout the
course as well. Many activities will involve DBQ’s (Data Based
Questions that come from various types of text.

Major Topics Covered


 Colonization of the United States
 Division of the North and South
 The Civil War
 Reconstruction

Donated Items
 Any of the following would be greatly appreciated! :)
o Kleenex
o Pencils
o Clorox wipes
o Germ X
o Lysol
Evaluation
 Tests, quizzes, homework, and other assignments are assigned a point value.
Nine week and semester grades are based on the following:
o 100 to 90=A 89 to 80=B 79 to 70=C 69 to 60=D 59 and below=F.

Rules to be Observed at ALL Times


 Be prepared
 Be organized
 Be responsible
 Be on task
 Be respectful
 Be seated
 Be honest
 No food, drink, or gum
 No cell phones
Failure to follow these rules will be dealt with appropriately by the teacher.
Penalties include by are not limited to, writing assignments, detention, parental
contact, parental conference, and office referral.
Students and Parents, please sign and return this page to your teacher:

I have read and understand the course syllabus and protocol for World Geography

Date: _________________________________________________________

Student Name (Please Print): ______________________________________

Student Signature: ______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print):__________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number:______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email Address: _____________________________________

Comments/Questions:

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