Honors US History I - 2009/2010

Welcome, Honors US History students! I haven't taught US I in a few years and am really excited about this opportunity to get back into a part of history that I had once specialized in, early in my career. This is where my period 6 students will find most of the tools they will need to be successful in Honors US History. Remember...this is an Honors course...we are not only preparing for college here, we are preparing to take AP US History in our junior year.

Use the links above to:

• Print out a copy of the "Homework Grid"
• View the annual calendar to keep up to date with assignments and assist in long-range planning
• Go the "The American Vision" companion website - the entire textbook is available online!!!
• Read a description of what FRQs and DBQs are all about
• Read tips about essay construction - history essays differ somewhat from English essays...you'll see...
• See the current year's grading policy and course objectives
• Print out a "Film Permission Slip" for viewing R-rated films at various points throughout the year

If you need to get in contact with me, my course schedule is as follows:

1. AP US History room 224
2. CP US History room 224
3. *PC-Pep Meeting Period
4. Holocaust and Genocide Studies room 224
5. *Lunch
6. Honors US History room 224
7. *Duty Period
8. CP US History room 224
9. *Prep Period

The best opportunities to reach me are in periods 3, 5, 7, and 9, and before or after school. Making an initial contact via email is a great way to make sure that you get a hold of me. I will gladly return your email with a phone call, if you prefer. My phone is 856-461-6100 extension 3528. Please note that nothing "beeps" in my room to let me know that I have messages. I must dial in to my voice mailbox to check for messages. Honestly, sometimes a few days can pass before I check my messages...so please don't hesitate to send me an email letting me know that you would appreciate a phone call.