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8th Grade United States History Course SyllabusMs. TurnerE-mail: TBARoom 131Office Hours: Period 5, Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Students are required to schedule extra help.)TEXTBOOK: Textbook will be provided by the school for the students use. COURSE DESCRIPTION:The 8th Grade United States History course ties together the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that helped shape United States history from Colonization through Reconstruction. In order to prepare for the future as citizens and leaders, students must learn our country’s history, our government, and the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen.GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES:The student is expected to know and to follow the school guidelines and policies as they have been stated in the Student Handbook. Failure to follow the rules will result in consequences outlined in the Student Handbook.Each student will be required to exercise mutual RESPECT and courtesy at all times for both the teacher and other students. Every student must bring the required materials to class each day. Students will have assigned seating in the classroom.Cell phones are not permitted to be used without permission in the World History classroom. Use the restroom between classes or during lunch. Please do not ask unless it is an emergency. MATERIALS REQUIRED:1 Folder 1 Five Subject Notebook to be used ONLY for Social Studies. Pencils/Pens Loose Leaf Paper4 Pack of Highlighters. (4 different colors required.) GRADE DETERMINATION:Procedures:1) A minimum of one formative (quiz) will be given before any summative (test). Formatives (quizzes can be announced or unannounced.)2) A summative exam (test) will be announced at least one week prior to its administration. A study guide and assessment rubric will be provided to the student at least one week prior to and not including the summative date. The study guide will include the type of assessment offered (essay, short answer, etc.) and number of questions. Grading: 1) Formatives (quizzes) are worth 10-35 points depending upon the skill(s) covered. 2) Summative assessments are worth 100 points. 3) Homework may be awarded up to 10 points. 4) Projects will vary in weight, typically ranging from 40-75 points. On occasion, some projects may be considered at the weight of a summative assessment. 5) A point system will be used for all grading purposes. For interim and report cards, points will then be converted to the corresponding letter grade. Grading ScaleCourse Grade Breakdown100-90 A89-80 B79-70 C69-60 D59 and below FTests/Quizzes 40%Projects 30%Classwork/Homework 20%Participation/Notebook 10%Academic Dishonesty: Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas: Cheating: use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids. Fabrication: falsification or invention of any information. Assisting: helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty. Tampering: altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and/or documents. Plagiarism: representing the words or ideas of another person as one’s own. Consequences for Academic Dishonesty: Grade of zero, parental contact, and warning from administration.(Please sign, detach and return to Ms. Turner by Friday August 28th for credit on the student’s first homework assignment.)I have read and understand the United States History Syllabus and rules for Ms. Turner’s 2015-2016 United States History class. Student Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________I have read and understand that my student must follow all of the outlined classroom rules that are in effect 2015-2016 school year for his/her 8th Grade United States History class. Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________ ................
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