***As part of their weekly studying habits, students are expected to review their daily notes and vocabulary for upcoming Lesson Reviews (Quizzes), Progress Checks (Classwork), and Chapter Assessments (Tests). All assignments are given in class. All other expected homework assignments or special projects will be posted below AND written in student's AcadeMir agendas!***
Week of 5/8-5/12/23
Monday-Friday: Study vocabulary and notes
Week of 5/1-5/5/23
Monday-Friday: Study Vocabulary and lesson notes
Week of 4/24-4/28: "How do new ideas change the way people live?"
Monday-Friday: Study notes and vocabulary on "The Women's Movement".
Monday 4/24: Abolitionists Frederick Douglass/Harriet Tubman Research Project is due (Group/Classwork).
Reminders:
Thursday 4/27 - "Take Your Child to Work day" (Excused absence for those who turned in their field trip form).
Friday 4/28 - W E A R C A M O for the Pep Rally! (Free spirit day dress-down for all students).
Week of 4/17-4/21/23 - "Why do societies change?"
Monday-Friday: Study Ch. 15 vocabulary and notes on Social Reform/Religion and Reform
Reminders:
*Forms to return: "Take your child to work day" field trip form (4/27) for an excused absence, ACSP High School Option form (Please answer Yes/No and return to Homeroom teacher)
*4/17-4/18 Dynasty Dance Auditions
*4/20 Kona Ice
*4/21 Earth Day - Wear a G R E E N or B L U E shirt with jeans for $1!
*4/24-4/28 BOOK FAIR
Week of 4/10-4/14/23
Monday-Tuesday: Study Notes and Vocabulary|Review and study guide
Wednesday 4/12: Ch. 12 Quiz
Week of 4/3-4/7/23
Reminder - Monday: (Dual Enrollment field trip, selected students only)
Monday-Thursday: Study notes and vocabulary
Friday: *No School, Teacher Planning Day*
Week of 3/27-3/31/23: The Jacksonian Era
Monday-Wednesday: Study notes, vocabulary and diagrams/charts for Thursday's Quiz
Thursday 3/30 - Chapter 15 Quiz
Friday 3/31: **NESTT Field Trip - Deering Estates (for students that have paid)**
Coming Up:
Monday, April 3rd: Wear blue shirt and jeans for *Autism Awareness*!
Thursday, April 6th: Wear Spring colors with jeans
Friday, April 7th: *NO SCHOOL, Teacher Planning Day!*
Week of 3/20-3/24/23:
** No School - Enjoy Your Spring Break! **
Week of 3/13-3/17/23
**Reminder: Spring Fling Dress Down Week!**
Monday 3/13: "The Battle of the Alamo" projects are due!
Monday-Friday: Study Notes and Vocabulary
Week of 3/6-3/10
**Reminder: Curriculum Under the Stars Event, Wednesday, 3/8**
Monday-Friday: Study Notes and Vocabulary
"The Battle of the Alamo" projects are DUE: Monday 3/13
Week of 2/27-3/3/23
**Wednesday 3/1: Black History Month research banners are DUE!**
Monday-Friday: Study notes and vocabulary on Growth and Expansion
Read Across America Week! Dress-down days ($1):
Wednesday: "Wacky Wednesday" - Dress in mismatched, colorful clothes
Thursday: "Cat in the Hat" Day
Friday: "Green Eggs and Ham", wear GREEN!
Week of 2/20-2/24/23
Monday 2/20 - **No School, Presidents' Day**
Tuesday-Friday: Study Lesson Notes and Vocabulary
Week of 2/13-2/17/23
Monday-Friday: Study vocabulary and lesson notes
Week of 2/6-2/10/23
Monday-Thursday: Study Jefferson Era notes for Quiz
Friday 2/10: Quiz
Week of 1/30-2/3/23
Monday: Finish up projects! Due Wednesday 2/1!
Tuesday/Wednesday: Study Quarter 2 study guide, Mini Assessment #2 is on Thursday 2/2!
Thursday/Friday: (No Homework)
Week of 1/23-1/27/23
Monday: Teacher Planning Day - No School
Tuesday-Friday: Study The Jefferson Era notes and vocabulary & study Quarter 2 Study Guide
Reminders:
-Federalist George Washington project is due February 1st!
-Mini Assessment #2 is February 2nd. Please use your Quarter 2 study guide.
Week of 1/16-1/20/23
Monday: MLK, Jr. Holiday - No School
Tuesday-Friday: Study Ch. 10 Notes (The Jefferson Era, The Election of 1800)
Begin working on Federalist George Washington Project! **DUE: Wednesday, February 1st**
Week of 1/9-1/13/23 - Welcome back!
"How does conflict develop?"
Monday-Thursday: Study notes and vocabulary
Friday: Quiz
Week of 12/19-12/22/22
"What are the characteristics of a leader? How/why does conflict develop?"
*Reminder: Monday 12/19 Actor's Playhouse Middle School Field Trip
Monday-Thursday: Study Chapter 9 notes and vocabulary
Friday 12/23: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Planning Day
Have a safe and happy WINTER BREAK!! (12/26-1/6/23) School will resume on January 9th, 2023
Week of 12/12-12/16/22
"Why do people form governments? How do new ideas change the way people live? How do governments change over time?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Ch. 8 Notes/Vocab/Study Guide
Friday: Ch. 8 Assessment
Week of 12/5-12/9/22
"Why do people form governments? How do new ideas change the way people live? How do governments change over time?"
*Reminder:
Monday 12/5 - MATH PM2
Tuesday 12/6 - ELA PM2
Wednesday-Thursday: Study Ch. 8 - The Constitution Vocabulary and Notes/Guided Reading
Week of 11/28-12/2/22
Monday-Thursday: Study Ch. 7, Lessons 1-2 Notes and Vocabulary
Friday 12/2: Guided Reading due, Chapter 7 Quiz
Week of 11/21-11/25/22
(No School - Thanksgiving Break)
Week of 11/14-11/18
Monday: **Mini Assessment #1**
Tuesday-Friday: Study Ch. 6-7 Notes and Vocabulary
**HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING BREAK!**
Week of 11/7-11/11/22
Monday-Thursday: Study notes and vocabulary, **Review Study Guide! Mini Assessment #1 on Monday, 11/14**
Tuesday 11/8: **Teacher Planning Day - No School**
Wednesday 11/9: **School closures for Tropical Storm Nicole**
Friday 11/11: **Veterans Day Holiday - No School**
Week of 10/31-11/4/22
Monday-Thursday: Study Chapter 4-5 notes and vocabulary & study guide/spiral review
Friday 11/4: Benchmark Mini Assessment #1
Week of 10/24-10/28/22
"What problems faced Maryland and Virginia? What factors contributed to the growth of the Carolinas?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Ch. 3 Lesson 4 Notes (The Southern Colonies)
(Friday 10/28: The 13 Colonies Group Assignment/Project (Classwork)
Week of 10/17-10/21/22
"Why did the 'Middle' Colonies grow?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Ch. 3 Lessons 3-4 notes and vocabulary
Friday 10/21: Chapter 3 Assessment
Week of 10/10-10/14/22
"How does Geography influence the way we live? How do new ideas change the way people live?
Monday-Thursday: Study Ch. 3 Lessons 1-3 notes & vocabulary
Friday 10/14: Lesson Review (Quiz)
Week of 10/3-10/7/22
Review: "What are the religious motives behind the Age of Exploration? Why did nations want to find a Northwest Passage?"
Monday-Thursday: Review notes and vocabulary for Chapter 2, Lessons1-3
** Wednesday 10/5: Teacher Planning Day - No School **
Friday 10/7: Chapter 2 Assessment (Test)
Week of 9/26-9/30/22
"What are the religious motives behind the Age of Exploration? Why did nations want to find a Northwest Passage?"
Monday 9/26: Teacher Planning Day - No School
Tuesday-Thursday: Study Chapter 2 vocabulary and notes, finish classwork: CONQUISTADOR group research project
Thursday 9/29: Conquistador group research project due
Friday 9/30: Chapter 2 Spain in America Assessment (moved to following week)
***Due to Hurricane Ian school closures, lessons and notes will be carried over to next week: 10/3-10/7!***
Week of 9/19-9/22
"What are the consequences when cultures interact?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Chapter 2, Lesson 2 notes and vocabulary
Friday: Lesson 2 Review (Quiz)
Week of 9/12-9/16/22
"Why do people trade? Why was exploration a major turning point in history?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Chapter 2, Lesson 1 notes and vocabulary
Friday 9/16: Lesson 1 Review (Quiz)
Week of 9/5-9/9/22
"What makes a responsible citizen?"
*Monday 9/5: Labor Day Holiday - No School*
Tuesday-Thursday: Review Lesson 4 Civics and Government notes and vocabulary
Friday 9/9: Lesson 4 Review (Quiz)
Week of 8/29-9/2/22
"Why do people make economic choices?"
Monday-Thursday: Study Lesson 3: Studying Economics notes and vocabulary
Friday 9/2: Lesson 3 Review (Quiz)
Week of 8/22-8/26/22
"How does Geography influence the way we live? What are the *5* Themes of Geography?"
Monday-Thursday: Study notes and vocabulary, note taking & test taking strategies
Friday 8/26: Student's first Lesson Review (Quiz) will be **open notes!**
Week of 8/17-8/19/22
Wednesday-Friday: Bring in all required supplies and materials. Students and Parents review and sign Mrs. Concepcion's U.S. History Syllabus. Parents AND students must sign the Acknowledgment form and return by Friday 8/19 to receive full credit for their first Homework/Participation grade.
***Friday 8/19: Syllabus Acknowledgement and all supplies due!***