Course Description: The goal of US I Honors is to trace the development of United States history from the time of Christopher Columbus to Politics and Reform in the Progressive Era. Integrated into this course are the US Constitution, the New Jersey Constitution and discussion of current events. Students in Honors courses are expected to participate in a higher level of discussion and the tests are primarily essay format.

Course Objective: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to gain an appreciation for the contributions made by diverse ethnic and racial groups living within the boundaries of the United States. Students will also be able to demonstrate an understanding through discussion and assessment of the evolving social, economic and political systems that form the foundation of our nation.

Course Requirements: Tests, projects, quizzes, book reports, homework and class participation

Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Grades are based on total points possible divided by total points earned. For example, if in a marking period, there were 4 tests, 3 quizzes, 1 book report, 1 project, 8 weekly homework grades and the participation grade, the total possible would be 1030. If a student earned 850 points, the average would be 83.
Tests 100 possible points each
Quizzes 50 possible points each
Book Reports 100 possible points each
Projects 200 possible points each
Participation 100 points per quarter
Homework 10 points each

Textbooks, Related Readings:
The American Vision - Joyce Appleby, Alan Brinkley, Albert Broussard, James McPherson, and Donald Ritchie. Glencoe-McGraw-Hill, 2007.