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Hello students and parents!
This is just a note to introduce myself and give you some information regarding your child’s Social Studies class for the school year. I am excited to be beginning my fourth year at Greenville Middle School!
The curriculum for 8th grade Social Studies covers the social sciences. We will cover a broad range of studies including: Geography History Constitution politics economics psychology Sociology.
We will start off the year by studying our government, including doing a project illustrating the different branches of government. Third quarter we will study psychology and sociology and then go into economics fourth quarter. We will be using atlas’ and geography workbooks throughout the year. We will also cover current events using a variety of sources; students will create blogs to write about current events.
CORRECTING WORK You have the opportunity to improve your grade on most assignments if you are unhappy with the score you received. You should attach corrections to the original assignment or make corrections in a different color within 1 week. You can earn up to full credit on all recycled assignments.
You are allowed to use your homework and notes when taking some tests and quizzes. Take good notes and make corrections on your homework. Tests can be retaken within 1 week of the original test date. You must schedule an appointment with Mrs. Metzler to discuss the test and then retake a modified test. The 2 test scores will be averaged for a final grade.
LATE WORK All homework must be turned in on time to receive maximum credit.
Short Term Assignments: Work turned in 1 day late will have 10% deducted from the grade earned. Work turned in after that will have 50% deducted from the grade earned. Long Term Assignments: Work turned in 1 day late will have 10% deducted from the grade earned. 2 days late will have 20% deducted from the grade earned. 3 days late will have 30% deducted from the grade earned. 4 days late will have 40% deducted from the grade earned. 5 or more days late will have 50% deducted from the grade earned. Work may be turned in until the end of the unit.
ABSENT WORK It is important to be at school. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask Mrs. Metzler or another student what you have missed, get notes from peers, and make up work after school; NOT during class time. When turning in assignments that you have missed because of an absence, write ABSENT at the top of the paper. You have 2 days to turn in missing work for full credit for every 1 day you are absent (up to one week) unless special arrangements have been made.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to be prepared for class and to bring all necessary supplies each day. You will not be allowed back to your locker, and repeatedly forgetting things will impact your participation grade and will also result in infractions. Students are expected to be on time to class and seated, ready to listen. Students are expected to review a little each night in order to be prepared for tests and quizzes. Students are expected to participate. Without class participation, class would be boring! Please be respectful to classmates and the teacher at all times during discussions and class. Treat others how you would want to be treated. Students are expected to listen, not to talk, when the teacher is talking. Students are expected to ask for help when it is needed! It is your job to communicate with the teacher when you need help! Students are expected to use ALL class time wisely! Work time is a privilege given to you so that you can start your work and ask for help right away when needed. Work time is NOT a time to socialize or work on home work from other classes! Improper use of work time will result in infractions. Students are expected to work honestly. Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism, is not tolerated and will result in a zero for a grade.
Please feel free to email me at heathermetzler@hasd.org regarding any concerns or information relevant to your child. I welcome any feedback and look forward to a successful year filled with great new experiences!
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