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8th Grade Social Studies |
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Text:
The History of
Course Description:
Eighth grade social studies focuses on the history
of
Evaluations and Grades:
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Tests
and projects count twice.
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Quizzes,
homework, and classwork assignments count once.
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Nine
weeks’ tests and semester exams will count 20% of that marking period’s grade.
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Writing
the question – 2
pts. x 2 = 4 pts.
Writing
the answer in a complete sentence – 1pt.
x 2 = 2 pts.
Answering
the question correctly - 2
pts. x 2 = 4 pts.
Total points per day = 10 pts.
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You
are expected to take and keep up with notes in a single subject spiral
notebook. Each day of notes should be
dated and have a unit number. Notebooks
will be graded at the end of each unit.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the notes you
missed.
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Students
will also need a ½ inch binder with 3 dividers.
This notebook will be divided into the following sections: (1) bell work
(2) graded worksheets/ workbook pages (3) miscellaneous/non-graded worksheets
and assignments.
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Students
will be given homework as needed.
Parents, please check your student’s agenda daily to see what
assignments need to be completed or upcoming tests. Tests are assigned approximately a week in
advance.
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Students
are expected to keep up with their grades.
I return everything except tests for students to keep. I am available before or after school to help
students with their averages – not during class.
Materials:
(1) binder with 3 dividers
(2) 4 spiral notebooks – one for each 9 weeks
(blue, green, yellow, red)
(3) Pencils – mechanical (bring extra lead) or
regular (bring handheld pencil sharpeners – classrooms do not have pencil
sharpeners) or pens (bring your own
white-out)
(4) Loose leaf paper
Classroom Rules:
(1) Listen when others are talking (especially
the teacher).
(2) Follow directions.
(3) Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
(4) Work quietly and do not disturb others.
(5) Show respect for school and personal
property.
(6) Work in a safe manner.
Consequences:
First
offense – verbal warning
Second offense – student conference
Third offense – parental contact
Fourth
offense – lunch detention
Fifth
offense - referral to principal
Procedures:
(1) All assignments are due at the beginning of
class on the assigned due date.
(2) You will have an assigned seat, so sit in
it.
(3) Bring all materials needed for class –
pencils, loose leaf paper, binder, book, workbook, and notebook.
(4) Pencils need to be sharpened before
class. Please bring at least 2 pencils
in case one breaks.
(5) Raise your hand if there is a good reason
for you to get out of your desk, answer a question, ask a relevant question, or
make a relevant comment.
(6) If you need to go to the restroom, please
ask before the bell rings. Students will
be given 2 restroom/water passes each nine weeks in case of emergencies.
(7) Begin working on bell work as soon as you
come into the classroom.
(8) Once a student enters the class, he or she
must stay unless I give them a pass to leave.
Absentee Policy:
If you are absent,
it is YOUR responsibility to get your assignments.
District Homework Policy:
Homework turned in on the assigned due date
– 100% credit
1 day late – 75% credit
2 days late – 50% credit
Anything turned in past this time will
receive a zero.
Lesson plans
are updated on a weekly basis. Due to
changes in schedule, timing, or unforeseen circumstances, lesson plans may
change without notice.
Final Exam