1. Mr. McDonald’s Curriculum Night Presentation

2. Student Supply List 1) 3-ring binder (1” – 2”)
Three tabbed dividers labeled and ordered as follows:
- Do Nows
- Notes
- Assignments
Notebook Paper: Approximately pgs.
Lots of Pencils or Pens (whichever works best for you)
Colored Pencils
Scissors
Ruler
8) Personal Ear Buds/Head Phones

3. Curriculum & Units of Study
1) The Causes of the American Revolution ( )
2) The American Revolutionary War ( )
3) A More Perfect Union ( )
4) US Government & the US Constitution
5) WWII ( ) * this unit will be divided into five sub-units: The Causes of WWII, The Early Battles – Pearl Harbor,
The US Home Front, the European Theater & the Pacific Theater.
6) The Early Cold War ( )
7) America in the 1950’s (1950’s)
8) The Cold War – Moonshot ( )
9) the Civil Rights Movement ( )
10) The Vietnam War ( )
11) Modern America (1976- the Present Day)

4. Grading Policy
Grading Policy: Based on Kyrene Elementary School District’s
GRADES ARE EARNED, NOT GIVEN, and reflect a combination of test scores, classwork, class projects and Binder Checks. If a student ever has a question about their grade, they should see Mr. McDonald before or after school only! I will regularly update grades in Synergy (ParentVue & StudentVue). However I will NOT take class time to attend to a grade request.
Grading Scale:
A (90%-100%) B (80%-89%) C (70%-79%) D (60%-69%) F (59%-0)
Grading Categories & Percentages:
Tests, Quizzes, & Projects - 80% Classwork - 20%

5. Must Knows

6. Mr. Furman’s Living History Field Trip to San Diego

7. QUESTIONS???
Contact Information:
PHONE: (ext. 6353)