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U.S. HISTORY I is a five credit full year course required for all tenth graders. The course covers the period of Exploration and discovery to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Major units of study include exploration, discovery, establishment of colonies, growth of a new nation, forming a new government, formation of political parties, the growth of slavery and sectionalism, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and westward settlement. Spelling and vocabulary skills appropriate to each unit of study are developed. The basics of reading, writing, and thinking skills are emphasized. All units of study will be correlated to the student’ individualized educational plan. Student’s grades are based primarily on tests, quizzes, homework, class participation, teacher observation, marking period assessments, and other criteria stipulated in the students’ I.E.P. This course adheres to the school policy on attendance which greatly affects a student's grade.