Topics Covered
Throughout this year, we will be covering many interesting and important parts of our American past.
Some of these topics include: European Exploration of the New World, British Settlement, Colonial America, the American Revolution, United States Constitution & Government, the New Republic, Westward Expansion, Industrial Revolution, War of 1812, War with Mexico, and the Civil War.
Charged, school-issued Chromebook
3-ring binder with dividers
Multi Colored Highlighters
1. Respect and Responsibility
o Students are expected to show respect to each other, teachers, and all classroom materials
o Any form of bullying will be met with immediate consequences
o Make safe choices and follow all handbook guidelines on acceptable behavior
2. Cell Phones or personal internet devices
See "8th Grade Expectations"
3. Preparedness and Positive Attitude
Come to class prepared and ready to learn. This means you arrive on time and that you are ready to participate. Also, you are required to bring a pencil and your charged device to class every day.
Grading Policies:
The following are my rules and policies relating to your grade. I do not give you a grade in Social Studies; you will earn it based on your homework, classwork, quizzes, projects, and tests!
o All paper-based homework must be submitted in your class Turn-in bin
o Classwork, projects, and quizzes/tests will not be graded if they are missing your name
Grade weights:
Project = 30%
Test = 30%
Quiz = 20%
Classwork = 10%
Homework = 10%
Regular attendance and communication are the keys to ensuring a student’s academic progress. When a student is absent, s/he needs to seek out missing work. Students should start by visiting the teacher's Google Classroom page, checking with classmates, and following up with the teacher.
Regarding Missed Assessments: If a student has missed a test or a quiz, it is expected that the assessment will be made up the day he or she returns.
Regarding Long-term Assignments: If a student is absent on the due date of an assignment, it is expected that the student communicates with the teacher in order to share his or her finished product. This can include sharing a document or a photo of the completed assignment.
Classwork/Homework is considered a part of your formative learning; these assignments serve as practice and a check for your current level of understanding. These assessments may NOT be retaken and should serve as an indicator of what you need to practice/review before the next assessment.
It is expected that all work be turned in on the day it is due to participate fully in class. However, late work can be submitted for a maximum score of 80%.