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Study Game for the Amendments

http://www.quia.com/jfc/73685.html

What a BLAST!!!!

If you are interested in being in the Pep Rally you must practice these and audition.  :)

Pep Rally- Large group (4 more openings)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4jF5KBY8Q0

Pep Rally- Small Group

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHgp1ZQ5nM

COLUMBUS: HERO OR VILLAIN???

Welcome to 8th Grade United States History 

Gifted

Pre-Ap

My name is Cindy Emerson.  Just to tell you a little bit about myself, I recently graduated from FAU with a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.  I'm very proud to also be a graduate with honors from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science.  I have taught at Sebastian River Middle School and Parkway Middle School of the Performing Arts.  I am now proud to be a STINGRAY.  This is the third school that I have worked at as Department Chair for Social Studies.  Being the Pre-AP Coordinator for Storm Grove Middle is something else that I'm very proud of.  I LOVE working with such devoted and talented teachers. I am a certified I.B. and Intel Master teacher.  Working on projects, keeping my students actively engaged, and incorporating technology are all true passions of mine.  My husband is a Fire Fighter in Palm Bay and I have a very talented little 5 year old named Austin who thinks he is a cross between a Jedi Knight and a Fire Fighter.  

I couldn't be more excited for the year to begin!!  I feel like the best way to start the school year is with open lines of communication.  I am always available via email at     Cynthia.Emerson@indianriverschools.org  

Here is some additional  information that will be very helpful in you having a successful year in my class.  



Students will learn to process historical and geographical information while comparing and contrasting it with current events in the news.  They will understand the impact that events have made on shaping the United States and the effects that America has made on the World.

 

            90-100        A        87-89        B+
            80-86        B        77-79        C+    
            70-76        C        67-69        D+
            60-66        D        50 or lower    F      Incomplete- I

 for all classes.

All supplies must be in class each day.  Students will lose class participation points if they are not prepared
    
        2 -Glue Sticks                                       2 Blue or Black Pens 
        2- Composition Books                           1- 1GB (or larger) Flash Drive

COLORED PENCILS AND A SHARPENER ARE A MUST!!!

Optional- Hand Sanitizer and Tissues  Wish List- Markers, Construction Paper, Expo Markers     

Mrs. Emerson's Rules and Procedures

1.    Students must arrive on time, dressed appropriately, with all the supplies needed.
2.    Raise your hand and wait until you are recognized if you need assistance, or wish to speak.
3.    When you speak, use appropriate language.
4.    Respect yourself, your teachers, your peers, and the property of others.
5.    Do not groom, eat, drink, or chew during class.
6.    Clean up your area before leaving the room.
7.    Remain seated at all times unless you are directed to move or are dismissed by your teacher.   

Consequences
1.  Verbal Warning given             4.  Detention
2.  Writing Assignment signed by guardian      5.  Referral to Administration
3.  Parent Phone Call 

***if the behavior warrants a more serious consequence this will be imposed at the teacher's discretion

American Nation Textbook        Publisher: Prentice Hall        
Power Point Lectures            Graphic Organizers        Projects/ Presentations     

Assessments:
Test/ Quizzes          

*Interactive Student Notebook   

 Current Events   

 Class Projects/ Presentations




ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN WHEN DUE-
Late assignments will result in NO CREDIT!! (unless student has an excused absence)

Weekly Mandatory Homework Assignment

You must either BLOG or write on paper a response to the question of the week based on the topics we are learning in class.

and

Student Notebook

The Warm-Up/ Reflection is the greatest opportunity to keep your grade up.  Students will have 5-10 minutes to copy down the RAP (review and process) into their Interactive Student Notebook.  ** If the student is absent they are required to RAP the NEXT day they return to school. 

 There are NO exceptions to this rule. 

Weekly Homework Reminder:   

We will be doing our homework through the class blog.  Please pay attention in class so you know what is expected.  :) 

Grade Break Down

Classwork-  30%

Homework- 10%

Tests- 25%

Projects- 20%

Alternate Assessments (Mind Map, Essays, Quizzes) – 15%

 

Interactive Student Notebook (ISN) Rules  (Composition Book)

1.        The ISN must be brought to class every day.

2.       NO Ripping out pages from the ISN.

3.       Right Side of pages are used for daily class notes, Words of Wisdom (WOW)

4.       The top left side is used for the Review and Process (RAP) 

5.       You must write out the daily RAP question or prompt before answering it.

6.        The bottom left side is used to “Work it Out” and process information (WIO)

All work done in the WIO must be your own work.  This is for comprehension.

7.       You must write the TOPIC #, TOPIC TITLE, and DATE on the top right hand corner for each entry.

8.       Table of Contents must be filled in with each new entry.

9.       Your ISN is part of the 30% Class work grade and must be kept up to date.

10.    If you are absent, it is your responsibility to copy down the missed assignment from the Master ISN Teacher Book

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