8th Grade

General Curriculum Information:

Units of Study:

1.) Review of Colonial America

2.) The American Revolution

3.) Forging a New Government

4.) Progress of the New Nation

5.) Manifest Destiny

6.) Civil War

Textbook: American Journey: The Early Years (2009)

General Class Information:

Please bring these items to class EVERY day:

1.) Social Studies folder

2.) Pen and/or pencil

3.) CHARGED chromebook

In doing this, you will keep your 30 preparation points for the marking period! If you fail to bring any or all of these items, you will lose 1 point each time you forget an item.

Grading Policy:

60%- Test/Quizzes & Common SS Research Project

10%- Homework

30% Other (Classwork, Projects, Preparation Points)

Mrs. Esposito is available for extra help...

1.) during Directed Study period

2.) any other scheduled date and time