Social Studies Syllabus

Cumberland County Schools Syllabus

8th Social Studies

Teacher Name & email:

Brandi Wilson    bwilson1@ccschools.k12tn.net

Textbook (Title and ISBN): McGraw Hill, “Discovering Our Past-History US Early Years” 0076598381

Materials needed:

Spiral notebook or composition journal

Textbook (provided in class)

Pencils, pens, highlighter

Colored pencils

Grading Procedure (Daily, Test, Quiz):

Daily work, homework, any quiz 80%

Tests 20%

Major Assignments/Test(s)/Fieldtrips (if applicable):

Unit tests

Quizzes

USCIS Civics project. 

Attendance/Make-Up Work Policy:

A makeup work binder is in the classroom and contains any missed notes, 

worksheets, tests, etc. Google classroom may also contain missed assignments. The student is responsible for checking this binder upon their return to school. Makeup work is accepted per county policy:  3 days for 1 absence with 1 day added for each subsequent absence. 

TN State Social Studies Standards can be viewed at the site listed below: