“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.”
-- George Bernard Shaw
8th Grade U.S. History: Independence to Reconstruction
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to 8th grade U.S. History! From the American Revolution to Reconstruction, we will investigate, discuss, and debate a number of historical events in our nation’s past and their connections to our world today. This course is also designed to help you explore and identify more about yourself. Specifically in regards to your political beliefs and how you can better learn to take an active role in our nation’s democracy.
II. MATERIALS (**Required Daily)
III. GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES
One’s discipline and behavior are more important than one’s I.Q. in the pursuit of happiness and success in life.
Disciplined behavior is a must. It will take precedence over everything we do in this classroom because it forms the foundation upon which you will be able to successfully achieve the high standards of work and performance required in this class. Choose to test the limits of your mind in this class rather than test the limits of your behavior.
**Violations of any of the above may result in disciplinary actions taken by either the teacher in class or the administrative principals.
IV. STANDARDS OF ASSESSMENT
V. HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework assignments are to be turned in on time and be completed with quality. Consequences for failing to complete or submit quality assignment(s) at the appropriate time may include the following:
Work which requires printing must be printed PRIOR to attending class. Violations of the Del Mar Academic Honesty Policy will be enforced. No extra credit is provided in this course.
VI. ABSENCE POLICY
It is the student’s (not the parent’s) responsibility to complete the following when absent or when aware of an upcoming absence:
-- George Bernard Shaw
8th Grade U.S. History: Independence to Reconstruction
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to 8th grade U.S. History! From the American Revolution to Reconstruction, we will investigate, discuss, and debate a number of historical events in our nation’s past and their connections to our world today. This course is also designed to help you explore and identify more about yourself. Specifically in regards to your political beliefs and how you can better learn to take an active role in our nation’s democracy.
II. MATERIALS (**Required Daily)
- Del Mar Assignment Planner**
- Social Studies ONLY Notebook/Binder**
- Charged and properly functioning iPad w/ charger**
- Writing Utensils (pen, pencil)**
- Headphones
III. GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES
One’s discipline and behavior are more important than one’s I.Q. in the pursuit of happiness and success in life.
Disciplined behavior is a must. It will take precedence over everything we do in this classroom because it forms the foundation upon which you will be able to successfully achieve the high standards of work and performance required in this class. Choose to test the limits of your mind in this class rather than test the limits of your behavior.
- Be on time.
- Be prepared.
- Be respectful.
- Be productive.
**Violations of any of the above may result in disciplinary actions taken by either the teacher in class or the administrative principals.
IV. STANDARDS OF ASSESSMENT
- Historical Thinking & Knowledge
- Speaking & Listening
- Reading & Written Communication
- Habits of Learning
V. HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework assignments are to be turned in on time and be completed with quality. Consequences for failing to complete or submit quality assignment(s) at the appropriate time may include the following:
- Required attendance at office hours
- Forfeiture of a formative/summative assessment
- Parent contact
Work which requires printing must be printed PRIOR to attending class. Violations of the Del Mar Academic Honesty Policy will be enforced. No extra credit is provided in this course.
VI. ABSENCE POLICY
It is the student’s (not the parent’s) responsibility to complete the following when absent or when aware of an upcoming absence:
- Review their teacher’s assignment page and know what work is being missed.
- Communicate with your teacher about the absence through the use of a formal email.
- Avoid approaching the teacher at the start of a class about an absence. Do not ask, “What did I miss?” The student should already know what was missed due to completing the steps above.