8th Grade American History Guidelines 

Ms. Robinson

Contact Information:  brobinson@woodlawnschool.org

Course Objectives:

To enrich understanding and knowledge of American History through a variety of texts, documents and media so it enhances lifelong learning.

To gain skills in processing, interpreting and analyzing historical information.

To communicate effectively what has been learned to a larger audience.

Materials:

American History Notebook  (2 pocket folder)

Lined paper

Blue or black pen and pencil

Highlighter

Laptop

Assessment:

Notebook:  A notebook of classwork and homework will be collected periodically throughout the trimester.  This notebook is graded for content and organization. 

Projects:  Projects are given throughout the trimester and assessed using a rubric.

Quizzes/Tests:  Quizzes will be announced 2 days in advance.  Tests will be announced one week in advance.  Students missing a test due to a planned absence will make up the test on the day they return.  Students missing a test due to an unplanned absence will make up the test up within 2 days of their return.

Class Participation:  Participation in class in required and assessed.  Students should be prepared, on task and respectful to all.

Absentee Procedure:

For planned or unplanned absences, check the American History Class Page for missed topics. Check with Ms. Nancy in Stinson Hall for the proper missed assignments form.  Have the teacher initial this form. (This should be completed ahead of time, if you have a planned absence.) Complete the assignments and include them in your notebook or hand them in as directed by the teacher.

Late Work: Late notebooks and projects may be handed in one day late but students lose 10% of their grade for that notebook or project.  Students not making up tests within the specified amounts of time lose 10% per day.