1. Classroom EXPECTATIONS
U.S. History 8
Ms. Harrington
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will focus on U.S. History from Colonialism to Reconstruction. The course examines major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and cause/effect relationships in the United States.
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CLASS MATERIALS
(425)
Required:
Optional:
☐ 1 spiral notebook (college-ruled composition book OK)
☐ One pair of earbuds or
headphones
☐ Multiple pencils w/ erasers
☐ Post-It notes
☐ Multiple ball-point pens
☐ Glue stick
☐ Colored pencils
☐ Highlighter
Classroom EXPECTATIONS
Grades
Be: Here
Excellent
Accepting
Respectful
Safe
Sit Up
Listen
Ask Questions
Nod your Head
Track the teacher
Best Chance of Success
80%
20%
Assessments
Daily Work
Late / Incomplete Work
Absent?
“Daily Work” gives you practice and help you to learn the material.
Assessments show your learning and growth in:
Content Comprehension
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
My expectation is that ALL assignments be completed and turned in on time.
Daily work (Warm Ups and Assignments) kept in your History Notebook will be due at the beginning of the next class. They can be turned in no later than the final day of each Unit.
Printer and Internet issues are not an excuse for late work.
Missed Assessments need to be made up as soon as possible.
It is really important to attend class each day. Absences can negatively affect your grade in this class..
It is the student’s responsibility to check the class website to find and complete any assignments missed. If assistance is needed, please contact me asap.
Cell Phones must be turned off or on silent and in your backpack during class.