US Bell Work

Course Objective: This course is a balanced and analytical introductory college preparatory course with several key objectives. 

1. 1. To effectively identify the causes and effects of events throughout US History 

2. 2. To effectively identify social, political, economic, and social changes throughout US History

3. 3. To effectively research and utilize accurate historical data to document and support student conclusions. 

4. 4. To help students use critical ________ in the future

True or False: Students can retake a test immediately after taking the exam the first time.

• True

• False

How many days does a student have to turn in a late assignment and receive credit ?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

• 7 days

All of the following may be results of tardies EXCEPT

• an automated notification home

• Result in zeros for bell work

• Result in a deduction in professionalism grade

• Public execution

• A written referral

Which of the following is the professionalism grade?

•  Students should have their phones stored on their person or in their backpacks. 

  Students. Students with phones out when not appropriate will be given an opportunity to store their phones away. Failure to store the phone may result in the phone being secured for the duration of the class. 

• As with plagiarism the use of artificial intelligence to represent a student's work may result in a failing grade. Using A.I. as a research tool is acceptable. However, l All students' work should be presented with their own ideas, composition, and conclusion.

• This policy of review grades reflects students' engagement and understanding of classroom and school policy (see expectations below). This grade reflects a student's promptness, engagement (active listening), and behavior toward instructors and students in class. 

• Students who make an attempt on a test or a quiz and receive a failing grade can receive a “Fifty-floor” grade. That is a grade of 50%

This week the major news story was that President Biden has decided not to seek the nomination as President of the United States for a second term. He has already thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Regardless of your party affiliations or political leanings, objectively, do you believe this will be a benefit for the Democrats in their attempt to maintain the Whitehouse

• I believe this will help the Democrats win the White House

• I believe this will only hurt the Democrats chance of wining the White House

• I belive this will not effect the race in any way

In the history of the United States only three Presidents have chosen NOT seek a second term as President of The United States (President Biden is 4). All of the following presidents rejected a second term EXCEPT

• George Washington

• Ronald Reagan

• Jame k. Polk

• Lyndon B. Johnson