Luke Sears
8th Grade US History
8th Grade US History
This is my thrid year with the Villages Charter Middle School and I teach 8th grade US History. I also coach the throwing events for our middle school track team as well as Junior Varsity Football at the High School. I am married to my Wife Jordan, who teaches 2nd Grade for the Villages. We have two children Beckham (Age 3) and Evelyn (Age 1).
I believe that understading where our counrty came from is the best way to ensure it's success in the future. This course covers the time from the dicovery of America by the Europeans to the reconstruction of the nation after the Civil War. My goal each year is to give students a better understanding of the foundation and development of our country and help them become better citizens of our great nation!
Syllabus and Behavior Management Plan
Please read through the 26-27 Classroom Behavior Management Plan and the U.S. History Syllabus. Then complete the Electronic Signature page. Both are located at the bottom of the page.
Google Classroom
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.
Supplies for 8th grade World History
1 – Two-Pocket folder with center prongs\
Packet of lined loose leaf writing paper to be submitted on first day of class
One Composition Notebook
One Spiral Notebook
Supplies to be given to your 1st period teacher
Boys: Hand Sanitizer 1 roll of paper towels, 2 Boxes of Kleenex, box of pencils
Girls: 2 Boxes of Kleenex, 1 pkg. of Clorox wipes, box of pencils
Supplies to keep in your bookbag for all classes
Headphones - must be wired,with NO BLUETOOTH capability for use on tasks with their assigned Chromebook
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
Loose Leaf Lined Paper
Pencils
Expo Marker (Blue or Black)
8th Grade Google Classroom - Class of 2031 (more information to follow)
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.
First Quarter:
European Colonization
The British Colonies
Life in the British Colonies
Second Quarter:
French & Indian War
The Road to American Revolution
The American Revolution
Third Quarter:
The American Founding
The British Colonies
Life in the British Colonies
Fourth Quarter:
Antebellum America
The Road to American Revolution
The American Revolution
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 for make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete missed classwork, 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 in a timely manner. Our belief is that high expectations produce high results; therefore, assignments turned in late will be accepted for a maximum of 60%. Assignments must be submitted within the unit or chapter of study to be accepted for late credit.
Absence Work:
Students will receive the number of days absent plus one additional day to complete make-up work.