Grade 8 Civics and Economics Ms. Holohan 1.What does it mean to be a patriot? To be patriotic? 2.What does Theodore Roosevelt mean by this Quote?

Civics and Economics How do individuals demonstrate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life? Personal Traits of Good Citizens  Trustworthiness and honesty  Courtesy and respect for the rights of others  Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance  Respect for the law  Patriotism

Ms. Holohan

Classroom Supplies DUE MONDAY, September 8, 2014 WRITE THESE ITEMS IN YOUR AGENDA 1.Pencils, blue or black pens ONLY (work will not be graded if you use any other colors!) 2.Box of Tissues 3.Three Subject, College Ruled, Spiral Notebook-this is critical!

Cell Phones, Classroom Rules Cell phone use is only with my permission. First infraction per nine weeks-ask you to put it away. Second infraction, per nine weeks-I will ask you to turn it off and I will store it in my desk for the class period Third infraction, per nine weeks-I will ask you to turn it off and will turn it in to the office for end of the day pick up Tardies impact not only your efforts, but those of the whole class. First, second infraction, per nine weeks-tardy and excuse listed on attendance. Third infraction, per nine weeks, parent . Fourth or more per nine weeks, noted on Bark form and parent signature required.

Daily Agenda Daily lesson plan and details on what we are doing, what is due, and what you need to do later

While you were gone…. Your work from when you are gone You have five days to complete assignment Make a buddy to ask what you missed too!

Agendas and Sign Out Sheets Must have agenda to leave classroom Must sign out on sheet to leave room NO 10 minutes at start or end of class, so prepare accordingly

Late, Absent Work Put it here, please I will grade it and return it to you.

Extra, Extra Things happen Extra copies of notebook work Extra copies of project sheets Extra copies of handouts, readings

Graded, Collected These bins are for my use only! Please do not leave any work in these They are for work that I have collected and graded and need to return to you

TIC TOC This is the master sheet of all work Keep it up to date Notebook grade will be put on this Another great tool when you are absent

Trustworthiness and honesty Stuff happens-we are a community Things happen Communication happens-and it works! Courtesy and respect for the rights of others We are all a community We all help each other We do not bully but support each other We can be kind, we are all nice people

How can you be a productive citizen in class this year? Responsibility, accountability, and self- reliance Ask for help Advocate Be supportive of each other We are a team in learning Respect for the law Patriotism Trash Snacks School expectations Classroom expectations

Content Objectives/Goals FRIDAY QUIZ Quiz on weeks’ work Vocabulary Mastery of content NOTEBOOK WORK, PROJECTS In class work Homework Projects Creative Content

Tips and Contact Information Fusion on Sunday Night Fusion on other nights MUST HAVE AGENDA AT ALL TIMES, best tip ever!