2008-2009

“Who are you and why am I here?” Beth Allen

I have been teaching in Botetourt County for 15 years. I am a Hokie!!! I went to VT to become a teacher and got a degree in History and Political Science. I am in graduate school at VT working on my master’s degree in Instructional Technology.

I teach Civics/Economics, and Seminar 8 which is why you are here today!

Follow rules in the agenda!!

You may chew gum-as long as it isn’t causing a distraction!

Are you doing your part to make this class a success?

Quiet when others are talking

Team player

Open minded

Polite

What do I need in class everyday?Civics books will be left in

the classroom (you may take a book home upon request).

Bring notebook and binder everyday

Pen or pencil

**I will leave a note on door if you will need colored pens, pencils, scissors, etc.

Civics/Economics Grading—1. Six Weeks Test--

20%2. Quizzes--60%3. Homework/Daily

grades--10%4. Journals/Notebook-

10%

Seminar 8- **This course is divided into mini units.

1. Two of the units will have quizzes that will be used for assessment.

2. All other units students will receive a project rubric for assessment. Projects will be returned until mastery of subject is shown.

3. Student work will be compiled into an electronic portfolio.