COURSE BASICS
QUARTER 1 UNITS
QUARTERS 2-4 UNITS
RULES + GRADES
PARENTS + AGREEMENT
100

What course are students taking in Mr. Latham’s class (this class)?

What is U.S. History?

100

This Q1 unit covers how the first English settlements began in America.

What are the English Colonies? 


100

Which quarter covers Westward Expansion?

What is Quarter 2? 


100

Students must monitor their grades using what system?

What is StudentVue?

100

The syllabus acknowledgment is due on or before what date?

What is Monday, January 12, 2026?

200

What time period does this course start with?

What are the earliest Americans?

200

This Q1 unit covers the fight for independence from Britain.

What is the American Revolution?

200

“The Civil War” is listed under which quarter?

What is Quarter 3? 


200

Late work is penalized by what percent per day?

What is 10% per day? 


200

Who must read and discuss the syllabus together?

Who are the student and parent/guardian? 


300

What is one major tool students will use in this class to build historical understanding?

What are primary sources? 


300

This Q1 unit covers creating the U.S. government systems.

What is Forming a Government? 


300

Which quarter includes “World War I” and “World War II / The Holocaust”?

What is Quarter 4?

300

After how many days can students no longer turn in late assignments?

What is 10 days? 


300

What do families agree students should do every day?

What is come prepared and ready to learn?

400

Name two learning methods used in this class.

What are discussions, projects, writing, and technology (any two)?

400

This Q1 unit includes rights and rules for citizens.

What is Citizenship and Constitution?

400

This Quarter 3 unit covers rebuilding after the Civil War.

What is Reconstruction? 


400

Using AI tools to fully generate homework is what?

What is strictly prohibited? 


400

The parent information sheet asks for what two “best time to reach you” contacts?

What is cell phone and work phone? 


500

The course description says students will use critical thinking and analysis to examine what 4 types of changes?

What are social, cultural, political, and technological changes? 


500

If a student asks, “What quarter do we start with Colonies and Revolution?

What is Quarter 1?

500

Name 3 Quarter 4 topics.

What are World War I, Roaring Twenties, Great Depression, World War II/Holocaust, Cold War, Vietnam War? (any 3) 


500

What happens if a student submits AI-generated work (2 consequences)?

What is: assignment receives a zero + phone call home + cannot be made up? (any 2)

500

Students agree to what kind of learner in the “Please Sign Below” section?

What is an active learner who participates fully?