1. 8th Grade Social Studies Things we’ll learn and study
Expectations
Mrs. McClain
8th Grade Social Studies
Fall 17
Prompt: Be on time. Come into the classroom, gather your materials, take your seat, and begin your work.
Things we’ll learn and study
Polite: Be nice or neutral to everyone. No bullying will be tolerated. This is a safe zone.
50%
HISTORY
geography
Grades
Prepared: Come to class ready to learn. Bring something to write with and a positive attitude.
Environmental Literacy
Classwork & Projects
40%
Economics
Productive: Use your time wisely. Listen to and follow directions. Stay on task.
financial Literacy
Test & Quizzes
10%
Civics & government
Patient: Great things take time. Please listen when others are speaking and wait your turn.
culture
Benchmarks
10%
Literacy, discussion & research skills
HOMEWORK
Technology Policy
Time management
Materials Needed:
Technology is part of our every day life. Although I understand the need to stay connected, please respect our learning time by using technology appropriately. This means using technology when it is approved and using it in a manner that is appropriate for the tasks and assignments at hand.
Writing utensil: pencil or black or blue pen
5-Subject Notebook
1-Subject Notebook
Handheld pencil sharpener
Markers, colored pens and/or color pencils
Glue stick, post-it notes, & notecards

2. Communication Absences Cheating
Students are responsible for their make up work.
Assignments due on the day of the absent(s) will be due on the day the student returns.
Students will have the number of days absent to complete their assignments..
Stacy Warren McClain
Please join Remind for my S.S. class. It is a great way for ongoing communication between all stakeholders during the school year.
Please see the instructions attached to my letter. Please make sure you include your name.
Absences
Things to Know
Late Work
If you fail to turn in your assignment on time, you have days to turn in your work. For every day it is late, I will deduct 20 points from your grade. The highest you can make will be a 60.
If a student is caught sharing his/her paper…homework, classwork, tests, etc…or is caught copying another student’s paper, he/she will be sent to LCU, will receive a zero, and a parent contacted.
Cheating
Some assignments will require students to access my google classroom or online resources from home. If students do not have access, they will need to make arrangements prior to the due date. I will do my best to support students prior to the deadline. It is the students responsibility to make arrangements at school.
Internet