Course Goals & Competencies
What are students expected to develop using primary and secondary sources?
Historical thinking skills
True or False: Black joy is only about happiness.
False
Where will class announcements be posted?
Google Classroom or Email
How many unexcused absences can cause a student to lose credit?
More than 10
What percentage of your grade comes from classwork?
40%
What do the 5 C’s stand for?
Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Citizenship
Black joy is a form of __________ and __________.
Agency and resistance
What is required nightly for homework?
Review of class notes
How late must a student be to be marked as skipping?
More than 10 minutes late without a pass
How often are quizzes given?
2–3 times per week
What is one major competency students should demonstrate regarding slavery?
Understand how slavery shaped beliefs about race and U.S. politics/economy
Why is Black joy considered a radical project?
It defies oppression and sustains spirits despite hardship
What happens if a student does not submit an assignment?
A zero is entered until completed per policy
How many tardies trigger a referral?
3rd tardy
How is your semester grade calculated?
40% Q1 + 40% Q2 + 20% Final Exam
What’s the purpose of exploring local history in this course?
To deepen understanding and personalize historical narratives
Who wrote the article “Black History is Not American History”?
Dr. LaGarrett King
What should students do when returning from an absence?
Ask for and complete missing work
What happens after the 5th tardy offense?
2 Afternoons of ASD (After-School Detention)
hat happens if you qualify for exam exemption and choose to take the exam?
It only counts if it improves your grade
Name two themes students will evaluate regarding African Americans and government.
Institutions, policies, and laws; paths of civic responsibility
Describe how Black joy contributes to Black culture.
It affirms humanity, resists dehumanization, and preserves community spirit
Name two supplies required for the course.
Textbook, 3-ring binder, paper/pencil
Define chronic absenteeism.
Missing 10% or more of the school year regardless of absence type
What are the two requirements for an “A” student to be exam exempt?
A average and 4 or fewer absences