1. Mr. Gennaro “Mr. G” Room B2 US History 8 th Grade

2. Professional Began teaching at DeAnza in September of 1988

3. Class Conduct Be ready to learn Be respectful Be responsible Be safe See Agenda page 3

4. Choose to be respectful of the learning process, to your fellow classmates and to the adults on campus. You will be treated the way you earned and deserve to be treated. EARNED and DESERVED

5. Let’s keep distractions to a minimum. Please keep your cell phones off in class. Keep any other electronics put away. No food in the classroom, but water is reasonable.

6. Required materials Binder with US History section 2-3 Pens and 2-3 pencils Colored pencils Eraser Notebook paper Pencil Sharpener with catch for shavings Subject Dividers Backpack

7. What will we be doing today? “Get ready” -Directions will be up on the screen. You can check white board to see what the day’s objective will be.

8. Grading The percentage scale below will be used to determine your progress report and quarter report ACADEMIC grades. Your academic grade will consist of tests, quizzes, and projects. Your assignments will be graded using a point system. For each assignment, the number of points you receive out of a total possible number of points will determine a percentage correct. You can match the percentage (in the scale below) with the letter or number grade to see at what level you are producing assignments. A= 90 – 100%= Advanced = Excelling at standards B/C= 70 – 89%= Proficient = Meets the standards D= 60 – 69%= Basic = Progressing toward standards F= 1 – 59%= Below Basic = Not meeting standards/Far Below Basic You will also receive a RESPONSIBILITY grade, which will include homework completion, behavior, attendance, and participation in class.

9. Your AGENDA is important! How is it used? Copy the objective for the day. Write your class/homework assignments. Your agenda is also a hall pass (Passport).

10. 8 th US History 1600 – 1900

11. Textbook 8 th Grade The American Journey

12. The arrival of the first Europeans to North America.

13. American Revolution

14. The United States Constitution

15. Westward Expansion

16. The Civil War

17. Men who made their mark. George Washington Thomas Jefferson Andrew Jackson Abraham Lincoln

18. Choose to make this a great year.

19. Ten Things About Me I have had 6 surgeries. I love college football! My favorite baseball team is the St. Louis Cardinals. I was sent to the principal’s office one time. I got an “F” in 7 th grade Language Arts. I had my own horse when I was 9. I had an afro in high school. I LOVE chocolate!!! I have been scuba diving. I am a hard worker.