Mrs. Connie Clifton

(This page includes staff biography, schedule and syllabus for the classes that they are presently teaching.)

Attended the University of Georgia, receiving a B.S degree in Social Science Education.  Also received her M.Ed in Georgia as well.

Has been a teacher for 29 years, 23 of those years in Coweta County.

In this county, Mrs. Clifton has taught at O.P. Evans Middle and Madras Middle.

Has 3 children- Candice (a recent UGA graduate) Lauren and Natalie.

Presently teaching U.S. History.

Enjoys reading, travel and attending her children's various activities.

Schedule 2007-2008

First Term:

First Block- U.S. History

Second Block- Plan

Third Block- U.S. History

Fourth Block-  U.S. History-Advanced

Second Term

First Block- U.S. History-Advanced

Second Block- Plan 

 Third Block- U.S. History

   Fourth Block- U.S. History

Syllabus- U.S. History

Why We Study History:

The past has shaped our lives. Learning about our history helps us to understand present day events. It helps us to understand how and why laws were developed and why we have certain traditions. Studying history helps us to think for ourselves. It helps us to appreciate those who came before us and gives us role models and heroes. The study of history helps us to appreciate future possibilities.

Class Expectations:

¨You must be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings. If not, you are tardy.

¨Come to class prepared to learn.

¨BRING TO CLASS EVERYDAY!

-TEXTBOOK

-BLUE OR BLACK INK PEN, PENCILS

-CLASS NOTEBOOK

¨A notebook is required and is very important in this class.

*Your notebook should be kept in chronological order.

*Every class assignment, homework assignment, quiz, test, map, etc. should be kept in your notebook. .

*Your notebook will be your primary source for studying for tests.

Make-Up Work

Make-up work is your responsibility.

Any work missed due to an absence must be made up within five (5) school days. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make -up your work. Tests can be made up in the mornings at 7:55. Check the make up folder for daily assignments.

If you are absent the day before a test which was assigned prior to your absence, you will need to take the test with the other students.

Being present at school is your best way to be successful as a student.

Grading System: weighted using the following scale:

*Written Tests (chapter, unit), sizable projects and papers 40%

*Daily Work (Examples of daily work: quizzes, class activities, geography exercises, vocabulary tests.) 40%

*EXAM - 20%

Extra Credit

No extra credit will be assigned to individual students. The class as a whole may have opportunities for extra credit assignments from time to time as assigned by the teacher.

Scope and Sequence:

week 1 - Colonial America/ Road to Revolution Chapters 3 and 4

week 2 - American Revolution/ U.S. Constitution Chapters 5 and 6

week 3 - Federalist Era Chapter 7

week 4 - The Age of Jefferson and Nationalism Chapter 8 and 9

week 5 - Sectionalism and the Age of Jackson Chapters 10 and 11

week 6 - The Spirit of Reform and Manifest Destiny Chapters 12 and 13

week 7,8 - Compromise, Conflict and the Civil War Chapters 14 and 15

week 9 - Reconstruction and the Movement West Chapter 16 and 17

Nine weeks Exam

week 10 - Industry, Populism, and the Gilded Age Chapters 18 and 21

week 11 - Imperialism and the Progressive era Chapters 22 and 24

week 12 - World War I and Normalcy Chapters 25 and 26

week 13 - The Depression and the New Deal Chapters 27 and 28

week 14 - World War II and the Cold War Chapters 29 and 30

week 15 - Search for Stability and Civil Rights Chapters 31 and 32

week 16 - Vietnam through Watergate Chapters 33 and 34

week 17 - Conservative Revolution and Toward a New Century Chapters 35 and 36

week 18 - Review and Testing

Syllabus- Civics

What is Civics?

Civics is the study of citizenship and government. Highlighted areas will be the three branches of the federal government, the Constitution, political parties and elections, as well as state and local government. Civics will be taught in the ninth grade for a full term and will allow for in depth instruction in government and citizenship. Required for graduation.

Text: Civics—Responsibilities and Citizenship by David C. Saffell

Themes to be studied:

Foundations of American Government

Citizenship

The Constitution

Three Branches of

Government

State and Local

Government

Elections

Foreign Policy

Civil and Criminal Law

Expectations

Regular attendance

Come to class on time with all

materials

Complete all

assignments and be prepared to discuss in class

Assignments are to be turned in on time

All provisions of the school handbook will be enforced

No extra credit will be Given to individual students.

Evaluation:

Tests

Vocabulary quizzes

Daily Assignments/

Homework

9 Weeks ComprehensiveExam

Methods:

Reading and writing assignments

Lecture

Cooperative learning

Projects

"Bringing our subjects to life..."