Dr. Lee Snaples

Office: SFOF-1715A

Office Phone: (817) 515-4639

Phone: (817) 561-6862

Email: lee@snaples.com

Webpage: http:/www.snaples.com/lsnaples

Class Objective: To provide students with a general overview of U.S. History prior to 1877. Students should be able to identify significant themes, developments, groups, and individuals that have contributed to U.S. history during the period.

Book: America Past and Present

Grades:

Test 1 - 105 pts. A = 90%-100%

Test 2 - 105 pts B = 80%-89%

Test 3 - 105 pts. C = 70%-79%

Quizzes- 150 pts D = 60%-69%

Total - 465 pts F = less than 60%

Tests: For each exam, students will be asked to choose from a number of topics and write a paragraph on each. In this paragraph they will identify the topic and explain it’s significance in U.S. history. Each topic will be worth a maximum of 15 points and the entire exam worth a maximum of 105 points. Each student will need to bring at least one approve University Testing Book, blue book, and several pens or pencils for each exam.

Quizzes: At the beginning of each class, students will be asked to write a single paragraph identifying and explaining the significance of a topic selected by the professor from the previous class lecture. Each quiz will be worth a maximum of 10 points.

Makeup Exams & Quizzes: Students are responsible for notifying the professor of their need to make up an exam or quiz. Students are solely responsible for arranging a time to makeup the exam or at the earliest possible time convenient to the professor. Students are encouraged to make every effort to be ready to take the exam by the time of the next scheduled class meeting. Failure to makeup the exam will result in a grade of zero for that exam. Students will not be permitted to make up more than three (3) quizzes at the end of the semester.

Attendance: There is a direct correlation between good attendance and good grades. Students should make every effort to attend class, to be on time, and to stay for the entire class.

Student Needs: Students who have additional needs, such as additional time to take tests or note takers, are required to register with Disabled Student Services. They are also encouraged to inform the professor of any and all needs to insure the best opportunity for success in the class.

Electronics: The spread of electronic devices, such as pages and cellular phones, has become an annoyance. These devices disturb class and should be turned off before entering the classroom. Student’s failing to comply may be asked to leave the room.

Cheating: Students are reminded that the use of unauthorized material, copying off another student, or supplying information to another student during a test or quiz constitutes cheating. Deceiving the professor in order to gain an academic advantage also constitutes cheating. Students will receive a grade of zero on the quiz or test in question and may face additional disciplinary action from the professor or college.

Drop Date: The drop date is August 12. Each student should consider his or her progress in the class prior to that date.

Withdrawals: Any student considering withdrawal is encouraged to consult with the professor before making that decision. The professor has no control over the withdrawal of students from this class, this is controlled by Administrative Services and any questions should be directed to that office. Students are also reminded that withdrawing from classes can affect their financial aid status and they should consult with the Financial Aid office as well.

Office Hours: This is a tentative listing of office hours for the semester.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11:15-11:30	11:15-11:30	11:15-11:30	11:15-11:30

Schedule: This is a tentative schedule of class material and exams.

Section 1	Section 2	Section 3
Colonization to 1776	Rev. War to Age of Jackson	Expansion to Reconstruction
Chapters 1-5	Chapter 5-10	Chapter 11-16
Test 1: July 26	Test 2: August 9	Test 3: August 19

Dr. Lee Snaples

Section 2

Rev. War to Age of Jackson