Social+Studies-+United+States+History+part+1

__**PROCEDURES FOR SOCIAL STUDIES - GR. 8 2008-2009**__ Text: A More Perfect Union Houghton Mifflin 1999. Materials supplied by teacher. 1. Two or three **__lessons__** are studied per week. Definitions are assigned to write and learn. A worksheet is given for each lesson. It is completed as homework, if time is not available during the class period. Students need to **__study the questions for review at end of each__** **__lesson.__** At the end of each chapter, a Review is given as a written assignment. It is checked in class the following day, and a Test is given the day afterwards. When working on a Chapter Review, **__expect that a Chapter Test will follow__** in 2 days. 2. **__A project__** is required for each Unit of study. A direction worksheet will be given to students so they have ample time to complete this work. An **__Oral Report__** on their project is part of the grade as well. 3. **__Extra activities__** are given in connection with important holidays and celebrations, etc. 4. **__Graded work__** is sent home by the teacher in a every week for your review. I hope this is helpful to you, and that we can continue to work together to help your child achieve their highest potential in their Academic lessons. ** 1 **** . __Term/ Marking Periods:__ ** Each term/Marking Period lasts approximately 9 or 10 weeks as described in the school calendar.
 * Gr. 8- United States to 1877 **
 * Supplies needed by student: ** Red & Blue or Black Ink Pen, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Colored Markers, Wide Ruled Note Book, Assignment book/Planner.
 * __ Procedures/Requirements: __**

Different items will carry different weight: daily class assignments ..............….............. 35 % tests ............................................................ 25% homework.................................................... 20 % quizzes........................................................ 10 % effort and study habits................................. 10 % this assessment will be based on the following areas listed below. This is intended as a general guideline. The areas include but are not limited to. Pay Attention in class. Listen to and follows directions the first time. Work without disturbing others. Contribute to class discussions. Completed work is neat and organized. Completeness of assignments and homework. Work to ability. Work is turned in on time. ** Conduct: ** This assessment will be based on the following areas listed below. This is intended as a general guideline. Conduct includes but not limited to. Respects authority Uses proper DECORUM at all times Practices self control Courtesy and Consideration of others Works well with others Respects property of others Takes responsibility for others Takes Responsibility for self Conforms to school and classroom procedures and regulations
 * 2. __Grades:__** Every assignment and test will be worth a designated weight. In order to determine a final letter grade for each course, the grading scale as described in the parent/ student handbook will exclusively apply.
 * Does the student:**