8th Grade Social Studies Homework
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Holy Martyrs Armenian School
8th Grade Social Studies, Mr. Abba
Syllabus, 2017-18
[email protected]
Course Description and Objectives
United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict
Study the ideas, issues, and events from the founding of the country through the Civil War and its connections to contemporary society. After reviewing the development of America's democratic institutions founded on the Judeo-Christian heritage and English parliamentary traditions, particularly the shaping of the Constitution, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences. They learn about the challenges facing the new nation, with an emphasis on the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
TextbookThe American Journey: Early Years, McGraw-Hill Glencoe, 2009
Soldier’s Heart, by Gary Paulsen (novel)
Required Materials
Class Work
Mr. Abba’s Rules
1. Respect the teacher and fellow classmates through words and actions.
2. Please raise your hand for permission to speak or leave your seat.
3. Please avoid disrupting instruction.
Discipline Policy
1st Consequence: Warning to student by teacher
2nd Consequence: Student conference with teacher
3rd Consequence: Student conference with teacher and parent email notification
4th Consequence: Referral written to administration and parent email notification
8th Grade Social Studies, Mr. Abba
Syllabus, 2017-18
[email protected]
Course Description and Objectives
United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict
Study the ideas, issues, and events from the founding of the country through the Civil War and its connections to contemporary society. After reviewing the development of America's democratic institutions founded on the Judeo-Christian heritage and English parliamentary traditions, particularly the shaping of the Constitution, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences. They learn about the challenges facing the new nation, with an emphasis on the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
TextbookThe American Journey: Early Years, McGraw-Hill Glencoe, 2009
Soldier’s Heart, by Gary Paulsen (novel)
Required Materials
- Writing instrument
- 3-ring binder (1” wide) with loose leaf paper, labeled
- Tests ( May include projects counted as tests): 40%
- Homework: 25% (for full credit, must be completed and brought to class on time, with effort)
- Class Work: 20% (see below for requirements)
- Participation: 15% (verbally sharing, respectfully, when called upon)
Class Work
- Preparedness by having necessary materials and supplies needed for the class period.
- Sitting in seat, focusing on the day’s lesson presentation, and doing all of the assigned work when prompted, including active listening, with creativity and effort, until clean up.
- When being dismissed, work area must be clean, classroom supplies are undamaged and put away properly, and chair is pushed in.
- After the first unexcused tardy, 1% will be taken off for each subsequent unexcused tardy.
Mr. Abba’s Rules
1. Respect the teacher and fellow classmates through words and actions.
2. Please raise your hand for permission to speak or leave your seat.
3. Please avoid disrupting instruction.
Discipline Policy
1st Consequence: Warning to student by teacher
2nd Consequence: Student conference with teacher
3rd Consequence: Student conference with teacher and parent email notification
4th Consequence: Referral written to administration and parent email notification