Ms. Kellie Dixon

Course Information

Students will demonstrate an understanding of important events, geography, and key turning points as it relates to the development of the United States of America.  Students will research and analyze how various eras shaped U.S. History, gain an understanding of political changes, and explore the importance of cultural diversity.

Google Classroom

Google Classroom (code will be given to students first day of school)

We will be using Google Classroom for important information and assignments. The most up to date information will be posted on Google Classroom!! Parents wanting to access their student's GC, will need to log in using their child's information.

8th Grade Google Classroom - Class of 2029

Join this Google Classroom and stay enrolled all year long. This is where you will find information about 8th Grade Dress Down Days, 8th Grade T-Shirts, GradVenture Field Trips and much more.    

Supplies for 8th grade US History

• 1 – Two-Pocket plastic folder with center prongs filled with notebook paper (any color)

• 1 - Composition notebook (to remain in classroom)

• 2 - Glue sticks (regular unscented)

Supplies to be given to your 1st period teacher

• 3 boxes of tissues

• 2 boxes (48+ count) of sharpened pencils

• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

• 1 container of disinfecting wipes

• 1 roll of paper towels 

Supplies to keep in your bookbag for all classes

• Chromebook (fully charged)

• Wired Headphones - no Bluetooth or connectivity capability - plain ear-bud type headphones to plug into the Chromebook (to be used daily)

• Wireless Mouse - if the student prefers to use a computer mouse rather than the touchpad on their assigned Chromebook, the student must supply his/her own mouse (labeled with student’s name) Not required but recommended.

• Highlighters

• Blue or Black Ink Pens

• Pencils

• Expo Marker (Blue or Black)

Assessment

Students’ grades will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

Practice -- 30%

Performance (Mastery) -- 70%

Grading Scale:   A (90-100)   B (80-89)   C (70-79)   D (60-69)   F (0-59)

Make-up Work

Absent students should check google classroom and the teacher connection website calendar for make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete classwork missed, turn in homework or, to request to take a missed test the day of their return from the absence.

Late Work 

Students are expected to complete all assignments and submit them on or before the day it is due. Any work submitted late will be marked off as a lower percentage.

Absence Work

Students will receive the number of days absent plus one additional day to complete make-up work.