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Welcome Mrs. Jones 8 th Grade Social Studies

Welcome Mrs. Jones 8 th Grade Social Studies. Contact Information Phone: (425) 837-4124 E-mail: jonesm3@issaquah.wednet.edu Website: http://www.blms.issaquah.wednet.edu/Teachers/jonesm3/ Available: Before or after school. Feel free to call or e-mail to set up an appointment.

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Welcome Mrs. Jones 8 th Grade Social Studies

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  1. WelcomeMrs. Jones8th Grade Social Studies Contact Information Phone: (425) 837-4124 E-mail:jonesm3@issaquah.wednet.edu Website: http://www.blms.issaquah.wednet.edu/Teachers/jonesm3/ Available: Before or after school. Feel free to call or e-mail to set up an appointment. Please take a moment to complete the Student Information forms.

  2. About Me • B.A. and M.Ed. from University of Washington • Undergraduate Major - International Studies/Relations • 16th year teaching middle school language arts, social studies and leadership. • 12th year at BLMS • Prior to teaching - Human Resources/Recruiter • Originally from California. Washington resident for over 20 years • Married with a 3lb Chihuahua, a French Bulldog and 2 horses • When I’m not at school, I’m at the barn • Love to travel, hike, run,and ride my horses • I also love to organize!

  3. Behavior Expectations Respect for Self • Always do your best • Positively participate Respect for Others • Stay on task • Do not use ‘put downs’ • Respect other’s differences/opinions/property Respect for School • Raise your hand • Enter and exit the room quietly • Complete all assignments on time • Actively listen • Respect school property – Keep books covered!

  4. Buddy BARKS tickets BLMS BUDDY BARKS Be: Accountable Respectful Kind Safe

  5. Social Studies Textbook/Supplemental Materials • TCI: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute • History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism – Online Textbooks Only • A Young People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn Trimester 1 • Early Exploration • 13 Colonies/Slavery • American Revolution • JA - Junior Achievement – Finance Park Field Trip – Need parent volunteers Trimester 2 • Constitution • Constitution as a Working Document • Research Project/Argumentative Essay • Federalist Era Trimester 3 • Westward Expansion • Civil War/Slavery • Reconstruction

  6. Junior Achievement Finance ParkField Trip All 8th graders are required to complete the JA finance curriculum and attend the JA Finance Park field trip. Where: JA Business Park in Auburn When: A – F Monday, November 13th G – N Tuesday, November 14th O – Z Thursday, November 16th Who: Students and Parent Volunteers!!! What: Helps students develop financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, and to understand the actual “cost of living” for basic necessities of life.

  7. Grading Criteria Social Studies • Daily Work 40% • Assessments/Projects 60 %

  8. Progress Reports • Grades will be posted six times during the school year (Mid-term and end of Tri). • Grades are posted each time I enter an assignment in Skyward

  9. Supply List Must Have Supplies • Three-Ring Binder (2 inch or larger) • Notebook Paper • Several Black/Blue/Red Pens and Pencils • Green, Blue, Pink and Yellow Highlighters • Electronic Storage Supplies (USB preferred) • Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Sharpies, Markers • Sheet Protectors • Replenish supplies as needed (at least twice per trimester) Extra Supplies • Map of United States or Atlas • A Young People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn

  10. 8th Grade Homework • Expect homework regularly • Imperative that students complete and turn in their work on time, especially now that they are in 8th grade. • No late work • Major assignments will be introduced with a handout of expectations, procedures and points. • Studying for tests – Study a little each night.

  11. Absences • Weekly Homework Board - Students need to check the“Weekly Homework” board for make up work and folders near the “Weekly Assignments” wall. • Website - Students also need to check my Website and the Homework Board for assignments they missed. • Due Dates - For every day absent, students will have a day to turn in their missing assignments including tests. • Test/Quiz Make-up - If a student misses a test or quiz, expect s/he to come in early or stay after school the next day. It is the student’s responsibility to set up a time with me. I will not follow up with them.

  12. Website! Homework, Daily Activities, Policies and Weekly Newsletters are posted daily on my Website: Type: www.blms.issaquah.wednet.edu Click on: Teachers’ Websites Click on: Jones’ Social Studies Site

  13. Thank You Thank you for your support. I look forward to teaching your child this year!

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