Mrs. Jalajas: 8 th Grade U.S. History Materials, Rules & Expectations

Materials Needed: I inch 3 ring binder just for History to keep papers organized for each unit. Pen & Pencil every day & lined paper. –Please DON’T beg your classmates for these. ***For in-class projects, I will provide materials.

Suggested items to have at home: Pens, Pencils & Paper (of course) Colored pencils, markers, or crayons –At least one of them Scissors Glue Flash Drive ***This will be used to transport documents, projects, etc. done on the computer from school to home or vice versa. (We also have on-line storage for documents if you don’t have one.)

Student Responsibilities Follow directions. Show courtesy & respect towards others. Be here (mentally & physically) and actively participate in class. (Work cooperatively in groups.) Bring required materials to class. Write your homework in the student planner every day. Complete your own work neatly & on time. ***BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF!

Teacher Responsibilities Teach the California State History Standards & prepare students for the CST in Social Sciences (in their 8 th grade year). Start implementing the Common Core Standards & support the Language Arts curriculum. Clearly explain assignments & projects.

Give a variety of assignments to address the different learning styles of students. Be available for extra help before school, after school, or at lunch when requested Keep grades updated. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning. Assign a fair amount of homework. –Average 2 times/week

Suggestions for Parents Provide a quiet place for your child to complete homework & establish a daily routine if necessary. Check the Student Planner and Jupitergrades for daily assignments. Contact the teacher immediately if you have any questions or concerns.

GRADING A point system with weighted categories will be used to determine all grades. –Tests/Quizzes/Formal Assessments: 40% –Classwork: 40% –Homework: 20% Grades can be checked on-line at any time through Jupitergrades.

Standard grade scale is as follows: A90-100% B80-89% C70-79% D60-69% F0-59%

Rewards & Incentives Bravo Cards Small in-class rewards (pencils, pens, notebook paper, etc.) Good Calls or Notes/ s Home No Homework after major exams if all students perform well on the test. (criteria varies by class) End of the Semester Awards & Certificates

Late Work The History department has a standard policy regarding late work: –If a student does not complete a homework assignment, he/she will be assigned a Study Hall & the assignment will be accepted the next day for ½ credit. (Students will have 3 Oops tickets for my class to use throughout the school year, giving them one extra day to complete an assignment for a 10% reduction, instead of 50%.)

–On projects, students will be docked 10% per day up to one week after the due date. –***If a student is absent, he/she has as long as he/she was absent to complete the work for full credit.

Ways to find out about homework: -Access Jupitergrades. - me directly at -Contact a classmate from your class period. -Ask me the day you return to school. -If you’re out sick for more than 3 days, call the front office to complete a homework request.

No Names Assignments turned in with no name will automatically be docked 5 points. Any work which is sloppy will be docked points or returned to be redone neatly. Quality counts so please do your BEST work.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: -Verbal warning & brief student/teacher discussion after class A seat change if necessary Parent/Guardian contact After School Detention Office Referral with the consequence determined by the Assistant Principal

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM/ FORGERY: ***It is important for students to do their own work and be prepared for class. It is equally important for them to be honest. If a student is caught doing any of the three above listed offenses, the consequences will be BOTH of the following: A zero on the assignment with no chance to make it up. An after school detention.

Content Covered this Year: ***We will be covering the time period from and will focus on the following topics. Review of 50 States-Civil War Early Exploration & Settlement-Reconstruction 13 English Colonies-Reform Movements American Revolution-Immigration Constitution-Industrial Revolution & Westward Expansion Big Business North & South

I look forward to getting to know all of you this year. Let’s make it a successful year, and have some fun while we learn!

Summary: Write 3-5 sentences about what you can expect in this class, concerns you might have, things you’ve heard, types of assignments you hope we can do, goals you have set for yourself, etc.

Quiz 1.Your grade in this class is based on a _____ system with _____ categories.

Answer: Point, weighted

2.How can you check your grade in the class?

Answer: on-line at any time

3.What three things do you need with you every day in class?

Answer: Binder, pen, pencil.

4.True/False: Late work is acceptable as long as it is turned in that week.

Answer: False.

5.List 3 ways you can find out about missed homework.

Answer: 1.School website 2.Ask a classmate 3.Ask teacher when you return

6.What happens to assignments with No Names?

Answer: Docked 5 points

6.If you cheat, plagiarize, or forge- what will your punishment be?

Answer: 1.Zero on assignment, no make- up 2.After school Detention

7. What are some materials you should have at home?

Answer: Colored pencils, markers or crayons, glue, scissors, memory stick

8. What is more important to me than your grades?

That you are honest, trustworthy & have integrity.