Welcome to 8th grade American History
I. Materials You Will Need
- A section in your binder (or a 2” binder) designated for American History/Social Studies
- Black and/or blue pens (assignments completed other ink colors may result in a zero grade)
- Several #2 pencils
- One 4-color set of highlighters (required)
II. Classroom Rules
- Arrive to class on time, enter quietly, and take your assigned seat
- Be prepared with all required materials for World Cultures class
- Begin your drill immediately and then record any assignments or notes in your agenda book
- Follow all directions (written and oral). If you do not understand something, please ask for clarification.
- Remain in your assigned seat throughout class.
- To participate or be acknowledged, raise your hand.
- No one shall be permitted to interfere with your (and your classmates) success.
III. Grading Policy
Students will be graded according to the following scale:
- Daily drills, class work and participation 50%
- Quizzes (announced and unannounced) 10%
- Tests (benchmarks and unit) 20%
- Homework assignments 10%
- Projects, vocabulary, special projects 10%
IV. After School Assistance
- At this time, students may make an appointment to stay after school on Wednesdays (2:45 – 3:30) for assistance. Students MUST have a signed note from parent to stay.
V. Grading Policy
- For each day of excused absence, you will be allowed the same number of days to complete and turn in missed assignments.
- Homework will not be accepted late – exception:excused absences.
VI. Agenda Book
Students are given a free agenda book on the first day
of school. The agenda book serves many purposes: recording
assignments, communication with teachers, and pass for the
restroom/guidance/office, etc. Students must have their
personal agenda book to leave the classroom.
The Baltimore County Public Schools grading scale is as follows:
90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 0 – 59% = failure
PARENTS: You can keep track ofyour child’s grade via edline. See the office for an edline account.
FYI: Good attendance and grades may exempt you from the final exam!