Welcome to Eighth Grade! Welcome to Georgia Studies!

 

I am looking forward to an exciting and dynamic year! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.  I am here to help!  My e-mail is   [email protected]. Note:  E-mail is the best way to get in touch with me.

      Daily Schedule

1st Period       7:30-8:45

2nd Period      8:45 - 9:55

3rd Period      9:55 - 11:35

[Lunch]

4th Period     11:35 - 12:45

5th Period     12:45 - 1:37

6th Period       1:37 - 2:45

 

 

     Supplies: 

     pencil/pen

     notebook [Best: 3 sub. + pockets]

       three-prong folder

     colored pencils

      highlighters

      index cards

Class Expectations

Safe:            Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Organized:     Stay focused and do your best.

Accountable: Come to class prepared and on time.

Respectful:     Respect all adults, self, and classmates in all learning settings.

 

My goal is to promote a positive learning environment.  Therefore, I plan to focus on positive behavior.  I will recognize extraordinary effort, strong citizenship, and academic achievement.

Positive Consequences

• teacher comment/pat on back
• house points
• notes/email home
• phone call home

Negative Consequences

     1^st offense:  warning

     2^nd offense:  silent lunch/conference

     3^rd offense:  detention/parent contact

     4^th offense:  office referral

Note:  Extreme or disruptive behavior will be immediately referred to the office

Grading Weights & Categories: Benchmarks are 5%, daily work is 40% and assessments are 55%.  In progress grades are available in the Parent Portal.

Missed assignments:  Must be made up immediately and are the student’s responsibility. Missed handouts can be found in the “Absent” folder in the class turn in bin. 

Tutoring:  Students may make arrangements for tutoring before school; a pass will be required.

Retake Policy: Students may reassess summatives [maximum of 90%] after completing a Retake Contract which will consist of test corrections.  Requirements will be posted  in the GOOGLE classroom.  Formatives and Benchmarks are not eligible for the Retake Contract.

RR Policy:  Rest room visits will be allowed during non-instructional times; students must sign out/in, get permission, and take the correct pass.

Homework: Periodic open note/homework ‘quizzes’ will be given to assess homework and encourage completion. Collaborative projects will be completed in class.  Practice is essential to academic success!  However, I assign minimal homework. Review social studies work daily for best academic outcome!

 

                                   Thank you in advance for your support!