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Welcome to 8 th Grade Social Studies. Mr. Downey. Emergency. Fire drills Lock down Restroom sign outs Appointment sign outs. Lunch and Movie. Now Playing. We will be studying the following topics this year: September- October. 8.1 Reconstruction Era (test)
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Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies Mr. Downey
Emergency • Fire drills • Lock down • Restroom sign outs • Appointment sign outs
Lunch and Movie Now Playing
We will be studying the following topics this year:September- October • 8.1 Reconstruction Era (test) • 8.2 Changing Society (DBQ and Test)
November – beginning January • 8.3 Expansion and Imperialism (Test) • 8.4 World War 1 (Test) Roaring 20’s (Test) Boldt Castle
January- April • 8.5 Great Depression (test and DBQ) • 8.6 World War 2 (Test)
April - June • 8.7 Foreign Policy (Test) • 8.8 Demographic Change (Test) • 8.9 Domestic Politics and Reform (Test)
Materials and supplies • Pencils (Colored pencils are optional) • Pens (black &blue ink NO Gel pens) • Three ring binder • Pocket folder
Grades • Tests : 40% • Quizzes: 30% • Classwork/ writing assignments: 30% • 4 Marking Periods + 1 final exam= FINAL GRADE
Good manners (always) • Be prepared for class • Be on time • Behavior should never interfere with learning environment…yours or others • Three Strikes you are OUT!
Marking Period Grades • Tests are 40%. Test by Standards • Homework and classwork 30% • Quizzes 30%
Final Grade • Four marking period Grades + • Final Exam
Check off for _____________ Code of Conduct (White ½ sheet) Acceptable Use/Access Release (Computer) Photo Authorization (yellow) Accident and Illness Card (yellow ½ sheet) Parent/Guardian Signature Card BMI (only if parents DO NOT want you in survey Olweus Bullying Prevention Program MFLC (Green sheet)