Luneau US History Syllabus (2014-15)

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8thGrade United States History I

East Central Jr. High School

Mr. Luneau | Rm. 208Email: [email protected]

Phone: 918-401-0530Website: http://luneausocialstudies.wordpress.com

Course Description

Welcome to 8thGrade Social Studies! This year, we will be exploring approximately

the first half of American History, spanning from Colonial America to the

Reconstruction Era (c. 1750-1877). In this study of American History, we will be

looking at some of the major events that occurred during this time span. In addition,

we will also focus on what is called social history, that is, the history of ordinary

people living during these time periods.

In order to become successful citizens, everyone should know that the impact ofslavery and prejudice rooted in the foundation of this nation still affect the ways

racial stereotypes exist within our culture. Students should know that the important

and often forgotten history of labor movements in the United States have a direct

impact on working conditions across the nation.

In this class, we will focus on developing the following skills: effective reading

and writing, critical thinking, articulating an opinion, and digging deeper into a topic

through research. These skills and mindsets will prepare students to pursue

whatever field they desire beyond high school, with a more informed understanding

of American society.

My vision for this class is to create an open academic community where students are

motivated to learn about their nations past. Also, we will create a welcoming and

open environment where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their opinions or

beliefs on a topic, and more importantly, one where students can feel comfortable

questioning what they have been told and will feel motivated and encouraged to

seek out answers for themselves.

If any parent, guardian, or student has questions about the course material,

assignments, or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me!My preferred

method of contact is email, but I can also be reached via phone. If you would like to

set up a time to meet in person, I would be more than happy to arrange that. I will bereaching out to families frequently, providing updates on how students are doing in

my class, and I look forward to working with each family to ensure their student

receives the best possible education.


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No electronic devices of any kind (cell phones, iPods or mp3 players,

handheld games, etc.) are to be out at any time during class unless otherwise

specified by the teacher.

o If students are seen using these devices, the teacher will confiscate the

device and send it to the office (to be picked up by a parent or

guardian). Repeat offenses may result in the device being sent to theEducation Service Center (ESC)

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Respecting your classmates right to learn. If you are being disruptive in

any way, you are not only taking away from your own education, but you

may be preventing other students from learning.

- No food or drink is permitted in class except for water.

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Bathroom policy: Bathroom breaks are given at the teachers discretion.

Students will be required to have their agenda andbinder with them if they

wish to use the bathroom during class time. Each agenda contains a

bathroom break log. If a student has used the bathroom in a previous class

(according to the log), the teacher may refuse to let said student use the

bathroom.o 10/10 rule: Students are not to leave the room (bathroom break,

water, etc.) during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class. If a

student needs to use the restroom or get water, the student should

raise his or her hand.

Consequences:If a student fails to follow the above expectations (or others

outlined in class), the following system will be used at the teachers

discretion:

o 1stoffense: verbal warning

o 2ndoffense: brief conference with teacher after class or after school &

short behavioral essay related to the misbehavior. Failure tocomplete this assignment will result in an after-school detention

o 3rdoffense: After-school detention. May be accompanied by phone call

home to parent/guardian.

o 4thoffense: Discipline referral & call home to parent

o 5thoffense: Removal from class and additional discipline referral.

* note that more serious offenses may result in increased

consequences (e.g. verbal or physical harassment, leaving class

without permission, etc.)

Grading

The following grading scale will be used:

A+= 97-100 A= 93-96 A-= 90-92

B+= 87-89 B= 83-86 B-= 80-82

C+= 77-79 C= 73-76 C-= 70-72

D+= 67-69 D = 63-66 D-= 60-62

F = 59>


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The final grade for each quarter will be calculated as follows:

Unit Tests = 15%

Quizzes = 10%

Homework = 20%

Classwork = 25%

Class participation = 15%Projects/essays/etc. = 15%

Homework

Homework can be expected 2-3 nights a week. The purpose of homework is not

simply to make students do work, but rather to practice the skills that we have

learned in class. Homework assignments should take no more than 20-30 minutes.

Homework assignments will be on the board at the beginning of every class and will

also be posted on the teachers websiteeach week.

Late work policy: Late work will be accepted, but each day that an assignment is late

will result in a 10-percent deduction. For example, if a student turns in a homework

assignment 1 day late and earned a 90, the student will receive an 80 due to the

assignment being late. Homework will not be accepted if it is more than 3 days

late.

Absence Policy:

If you are absent from class due to illness or family emergency, there will be a folder

in the classroom containing assignments from each day. Students are expected to

seek out this folder on their own and/or meet with the teacher if they have beenabsent from class.

Extra Help:

I am always available for extra help before or after school. I will be in the building

after school on 2 specified days per week (to be announced), and can stay on other

days if a student requests extra help. Again, feel free to contact me at any time with

concerns.

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