Welcome to U.S.

History
Spring Semester 2021
Ms. Colvin
a.f.colvin@g.maranausd.org| (520)-616-6400 ext. 5661

Course Description: This class is a survey of U.S. History and some Arizona state
history. This semester, some topics we will be focusing our study on will be the Great
War, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War era, and
beyond. Students will be challenged to think deeply about these historical events through
research and analyzation of primary and secondary source materials.

How to be Successful:
Materials Needed: Students should come to Ask Questions: If you are uncertain about
class prepared, every day. anything, don’t hesitate to ask for
clarification.
 Chromebook
Reach out: let me know if you are going to
 Spiral Notebook be absent, are having problems, or need
more time for something.
 Pen/Pencil
Be here: Be in class, on time, and be an
 Folder/ Binder active participant in discussions and work.
Be responsible: Check your grade
regularly, turn in assignments on time, &
put your best foot forward on all work.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Come to class on-time, prepared, and ready to learn every day.

2. Phones, headphones, and other electronics should be put away during class unless
otherwise directed by the teacher
3. Be respectful of your fellow classmates, your teacher, and our classroom. This is
an environment where everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome.
Positive Consequences: Negative Consequences:

 Verbal warning
 Verbal praise
 Student will be moved if being
 Letter/Call home with praise
disruptive
 Earn late assignment amnesty
 Meeting after class
 Earn points for the whole class
 Call home/meeting about the issue
toward pizza or donut party
 Referral to office

Classroom Procedures:

 Tardies: Students will be marked present when they arrive before the final bell. If a

student arrives late, they will be marked tardy. All tardy students must have a pass.

 Absences: If a student is absent, they are still responsible for all work done that day. Class

work and lectures will be posted in Google Classroom for students to access. Students will

have the same amount of time to complete the work as students who were present that day.

When students turn in the assignment, they must note that they were absent.

 Late Work: Late assignments will be accepted up to one week after the original due date.

All late assignments will receive an automatic 10% grade deduction (unless the student was

absent). Students have an opportunity to earn up to three late assignment “amnesty” passes

that will keep late assignments from receiving a 10% grade deduction.

 Grading: Daily bell work and closures will be used to gauge participation and will be

worth 15% of the students grade. Daily in-class or at-home assignments will be worth 15%

of the student’s grade. Projects and unit exams will both be worth 25% of the student’s

grade. The final course exam will be worth 20% of the final grade.
Dear Parents/Guardian,
I am so excited to be working with your kiddos this semester! My name is Abbey
Colvin, and I have been student teaching at Marana High since the beginning of
August. This semester, I will be taking over as the lead teacher in our classroom.

Just a little bit about me: I have always had a love for history and the processes of
research and analyzation of sources that the study entails. I earned my Bachelor’s
degree in History from the University of Arizona where I am currently working
toward a Master’s degree in Education. I am looking forward to working with each
of my students as we take our journey through U.S. history.

If you need to contact me, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am available by
email at a.f.colvin@g.maranausd.org, or by phone at (520) 616-6400 extension
5661.
Sincerely,
Ms. Colvin

Please fill out and sign the form below and return to Ms. Colvin by Monday
January 11th to acknowledge that you have read and understand Ms. Colvin’s class
expectations and procedures.

Student Name: _____________________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Name: _____________________________________________
Parent/ Guardian Phone Number: _____________________________________
Parent/ Guardian E-mail: ____________________________________________
Best time to reach you: ______________________________________________

Student Signature: ________________________ Date: __________

Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: __________

*** Sign & turn this in by 1/11/2021 for an “amnesty” pass***