Instructor: Conference:

Mr. Williams 2 period 9:10 9:55

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Phone: E-mail:

409-617-5950 x 4333 twilli3@beaumont.k12.tx.us

* Please provide us with an email if you have one as I will send notices of test dates and reminders for major test grade assignments. Description:
Eighth grade History analyzes the history of the United States from its beginning through the reconstruction period. We will focus on political, economic, and social events and issues related to the following: Colonial and revolutionary eras, the Constitution, the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction.

Our Year at a Glance:

1st Six Weeks August 26 - October 4 Unit 1: Exploration & Colonization Unit 2: Celebrate Freedom Week Unit 3: American Revolution (Causes) 4th Six Weeks January 27 - March 7 Unit 8: Manifest Destiny 2nd Six Weeks October 7 - November 22 Unit 3: American Revolution (War & Effects) Unit 4: Writing the Constitution Unit 5: More Perfect Union 5th Six Weeks March 10 - April 25 Unit 11: Sectionalism & Civil War 6th Six Weeks April 28 - June 6 Unit 12: Reconstruction Unit 13: Rights & Responsibilities Unit 6: Early Republic Unit 7: Age of Jackson 3rd Six Weeks November 25 - January 24

Unit 9: Industrialism Unit 10: Reform & Culture

STAAR Social Studies Test April 22, 2014

8th Grade U.S. History

Grading:
Major Grades There will be a minimum of three test grades per six weeks. These tests (or projects) will account for 60% of each students six weeks average. If a student fails an exam, he/she must have the original signed by their parent in order to take a retest. (All retest are to be scheduled in advance and will be essay format. Students are not allowed to retest the same day a failing grade is handed back.) Daily Work Daily grades consist of classroom activities, homework, and quizzes. These assignments will account for 40% of the students six weeks grade.

Late Work:
If a student is absent, he/she will have the same number of days that they were absent to make up the missing assignment(s) for full credit. If a student is present and does not turn in an assignment, they will have a chance to turn it in but there will be 10 points deducted for every day that it is late. After 5 days the assignment will not be accepted. ** Projects that are given as a test grade will not be accepted late for any reason! These assignments will be given at least a week (if not more) to complete without a chance to make up or turn in late.

Supply List:
Required: 1- 3 Subject Spiral Notebook (each section should be labeled) Section 1- Semester 1 Section 2- Semester 2 Section 3- Notes Pencils or Pens (blue or black pens only) We are asking each class to bring one item that will be shared with everyone. Please see the list below for the item that you must bring according to your scheduled class. 1st period One Box of Facial Tissue 3rd period Two Glue Sticks 4th period Hand Sanitizer (pump style) 5th period One Pair of Scissors 6th period One Box of Map Pencils 7th period One Box of Map Pencils 8th period One Ruler

(Please try to have supplies at school within one week. If you need more time to purchase them, please feel free to contact the teacher.)

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8th Grade U.S. History

Class Rules: 1. Be Prompt & Prepared
Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. Bring all materials to class everyday. Do NOT stand in the doorway while waiting for class to start. Begin focus assignment and wait for further directions without talking. Turn in all assignments on time

2. Be Considerate
Keep hands and feet to yourself. Respect teacher and other students. (Bullying will not be tolerated) Keep student work center and your desk organized and clean. (Trash is not allowed in desk!!!) Do NOT curse or make rude gestures to anyone.

3. Follow Instructions
Get permission to speak. Gum, candy, and food will not be permitted. (Having any of these will result in a detention.) Cheating will result in a grade of zero. Follow school and district dress code. Follow the district Student Code of Conduct Policies. If you are absent, it is your job to ask for missing work. The bell does not dismiss you from class, the teacher does. Any Assignment turned in without a name on it will result in a grade of a zero.

4. Do Your Best
Violation of the above rules will result in the following: 1st Offense Warning 2nd Offense Warning and phone call/email home/writing a paragraph 3rd Offense Detention 4th Offense Office Referral * If a student gets two referrals, they will not be allowed to return to the classroom until a parent conference is held with the parents and Administrator.

* Too often we have seen students hesitate to answer a question or offer an idea because they did not
want to be made fun of by others. In our classrooms, we do not tease or insult others. We learn by making mistakes and asking questions. The consequence for making fun of another person is an automatic detention.

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8th Grade U.S. History Parent Contact Form

(Please Print Information) This form must be returned complete. It will act as a acknowledgement that the class requirements have been reviewed and accepted by both the student and their parents/guardians. Returning this form is a requirement and will be your students first grade. ***I will be sending emails reminding parents of test dates all year. Please provide us with at least one email.*** Students Name_________________________________________ ID #___________________

Guardian #1 Name______________________________________ Email______________________________________ Cell #___________________ Home #____________________Work #__________________ Guardian #2 Name______________________________________ Email______________________________________ Cell #___________________ Home #____________________Work #__________________ Other Contact Person Name______________________________________ Email______________________________________ Cell #___________________ Home #____________________Work #__________________

I have read and understand the rules and procedures of the U.S. History classrooms. X_____________________________________ Student Signature X________________________________ Guardian Signature

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