1. 8th Social Studies (Individuals and Societies)
Welcome!
Mrs. Nash
8th Social Studies (Individuals and Societies)
Randolph IB Middle

2. Daily Classroom Materials
3-5 Subject Spiral Notebook
Agenda (used to write down homework)
Writing Utensils (pencil, pen, highlighter)
Glue Sticks
Colored Pencils, Crayons, Markers
Chromebook
I have a class set of these supplies but am in need of more! The following supplies are running low: markers, colored pencils, crayons, scissors, white copy paper, tissues

3. Class Dojo/Google Classroom
Class Dojo: codes were sent home with students -> if you need a code, ask your child or send me an
You can monitor your child’s behavior in their class using this App! I also send weekly newsletters with important information, announcements, upcoming assignment/test due dates, and content/topics covered.
Google Classroom: students have access to assignments, announcements, and various activities -> parents can now access Google Classroom (invites were sent out; please me if you did not receive one)

4. RMS Grading Policy
Grades are recorded in PowerSchool within ten school days of an assignment’s due date
Students receive an initial score earned for an assignment or assessment on which there is a concerted attempt
Students receive an initial score of zero (0) for an assignment or assessment on which a student made no attempt or which
is missing
Absent work is to be made up within five (5) school days.
10 points are deducted for each class period a late assignment is not turned in.
Test Corrections/Re-takes available for Unit Tests->award half credit

5. Behavioral Protocol
Conference with Student/Verbal Warning -> Loss of Dojo Point
“Walk and Talk”
Parent Contact (Dojo)
Time-Out
Parent Conference
Referral
Admin Conference
ISS Suspension
ISS x2
OSS x1

6. Supplemental Resources
Interactive Notebook
Google Classroom
NewsELA
Blendspace
Maps101
DBQ Online
HMH Online (Online Textbook)
Workbook

7. Units of Study
Unit 1: Social Studies 101 (US/NC Geography, Five Themes of Geography, Native American Settlements)
Unit 2: Colonization of the United States
Unit 3: Revolution & The New America
Unit 4: Growing Up: Expanding and Reforming the United States
Unit 5: Civil War and Reconstruction
Unit 6: Industrialization and Immigration
Unit 7: WWI and The Great Depression
Unit 8: WWII and The Origins of The Cold War
Unit 9: PostWar USA (1945 – 1991)
Unit 10: Contemporary World

8. Contact Info
CMS Wiki: meredithnash.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
Phone: