Mr. Wales’ Social Studies Classroom Welcome to the 8 th grade It is an honor and privilege to teach you!

About Me  I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky.  I am a product of JCPS: Blake Elementary, Noe Middle, DuPont Manual High School  I received my Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Louisville  I received my Masters degree at Spalding University.  I am currently working on my Rank 1 at Bellarmine University  This is my fifth year of teaching  I am married and have a daughter  I have a Yorkie poo name “Diva”  I love football, to travel, eat, and to study History!

What will you be learning in this class?  The World Before Transatlantic Travel  Age of European Exploration  Colonial Settlements  American Revolution  Establishing a New Nation  The Federalist Era  Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion  A Nation Divided  Compromise & Conflict  Civil War  Rebuilding a Union

What will you need and use for this class? SUPPLY LIST  Spiral Notebook( 100 pgs. or more)  Folder  Pencils/Pens Resources  Holt- United States History: Beginnings to 1877  History Alive-The United States through Industrialism  Internet Access  Class Website:

How will I be graded? Categories Student Engagement Student ProgressStudent Mastery Component # 1 10% Participation ( class discussions, and group work) 20% Classwork (notebook) 20% Tests/Proficiency Assessments Component # 2 10% Homework ( given at least once a week) 20% Quizzes (announced and unannounced) 20 % Projects/ Performance Assessments * Remember, I DO NOT give grades, you earn them! A B C D U-69-0

What are the class expectations for my behavior? 1. Be Safe: Make sure no one is harmed by your actions.  Keep all body parts to yourself.  Speak nicely and use kind words to students and staff. 2. Be Respectful: Value the feelings, rights, and property of all.  Follow teacher directions and the signal for silence.  Be courteous to all students and staff. 3. Be Responsible: Make choices that lead to your success.  Be prepared for class.  Be on time to class.

What consequences can I expect if you do not follow the class expectations? You can expect one of the following if you do not follow the class expectations:  Verbal or Nonverbal Warning  TAB in or TAB out  Student Conference  Parent/or Guardian Phone Call  Lunch or After School Detention  Counselor or Student Discipline Referral

What should you do if I’m absent? MAKE UP WORK/ABSENT  When a student is absent, it is their responsibility to collect their missing work and use the class website.  Students have the amount of days absent, plus one to complete work. LATE WORK  Students who turn in late work will receive reduced points off, for every day the assignment is late.

Review & Reminders  Today we learned about me as your teacher and my expectations for you to be successful in this class.  Get Your Syllabus signed