This year we will be
studying the early history of the
In an
effort to achieve a high degree of organization and to create an effective
learning environment, all students are required to bring the following
materials to class each day. Every
student must maintain a History notebook or binder throughout the year. The notebook or binder will contain all important
course materials such as: class notes, handouts, study guides, and assignments. Students must also bring a pen or a pencil as
well as clean paper to class each day.
Finally, students must cover and bring their textbooks to class every
day. For some classes, students may be
asked to bring colored pencils and other special materials to class in addition
to the others noted.
In accordance with Team Extreme policies, assignments are expected to be
turned when they are due. Assignments
will be accepted only up to one day late for half credit. After that time, assignments will not be accepted. Major projects will be accepted late; however,
a letter grade will be deducted for each day it is late. Many assignments will be completed in class,
while others must be completed at home. Assignments
that do not meet an acceptable level of quality must be redone. Assignments
are an extremely important aspect of the course and will make up a large
portion of your grade.
Tests and quizzes will be given
throughout the year usually at the end of each unit of study. Students will be informed of upcoming tests
and quizzes well in advance in order to give them ample preparation time. Valuable review questions can be found at Gigliotti’s Home Page (www.mrgigliotti.com). Tests and Quizzes are based on OGT standards
and are conveyed in a similar format to aid in test preparation. Short notebook and content quizzes will also
be given.
Grades
will be determined by the amount of points earned in all course work divided by
the total number of possible points. The
grading scale is in accordance with Parma City Schools and is as follows:
98% - 100% A+ 78% - 79% C+ 59% - Below is failing
93% - 97% A 73%
- 77% C
90% - 92% A- 70% - 72% C-
88% - 89% B+
68% - 69% D+
83%
- 87% B 63% - 67% D
80% - 82% B-
60% - 62% D-
The American
Nation, by Davidson and Stoff
Reading assignments
will be given each day based on the topics discussed in class. Reading
comprehension exercises will also be administered throughout the year in order
to improve OGT skills. Therefore,
Students are expected to cover their text and bring it to class each day
without exception.
Students who are
absent the day an assignment is due are responsible for turning that assignment
in upon their return to school. Students
who are absent the day an assignment is given will have as many days as they
were absent to make up the assignment. Students
are expected to turn in long term assignments on their due date unless in the
case of extreme circumstances. Missed
tests and quizzes must be made up by the student the day of their return to
school. Tests and quizzes are announced
in advance, therefore students are responsible to take them if they are in
school, so please be prepared if you were absent prior to test day. Makeup tests will be offered on line as well
as in class. Students who are absent
will also want to get the class notes from a friend or the web site. Students are ultimately responsible for
making up all missed work. Students who
are tardy will be asked to complete a short writing assignment. Students with frequent tardies
will be dealt with on an individual, administrative, and or house basis.
In accordance with school and
house policies, food and drinks are not permitted..
PLAGIARISM means to
present the ideas or words of another as your own. Coping the work of
other students or information from another source will not be tolerated. Cheating on tests and quizzes of any kind is
also unacceptable. Students engaged in
these activities will receive ZERO
credit for that assignment and house consequences.
All eighth grade Social Studies
students will take the same midterm and final exam based on course content and
OGT standards. Students should save all
notes, study guides, handouts, and assignments in order to prepare for the
test. Review questions are available on Gigliotti’s Home Page.
Students can feel free to ask Mr. Gigliotti questions and seek help
during the school day. I can also be
contacted at: gigliotti11@hotmail.com.
To further aid student
achievement and to keep parents aware of what is going on in the classroom, a
course web site has been launched. The
site is an improvement on past versions and is constantly being upgraded to
serve as an even more effective classroom of the 21st century! The web site contains many interactive
features such as: access to information about coursework, downloadable notes,
presentations, and handouts, a student showcase, pictures, assignment
submission, a class archives for absent students, special web based
assignments, a current events newsstand, and even special web casts presented
by “Virtual Gigliotti”. This interactive web site will be used
throughout the year in order to enhance the course. If you do not have a computer, this site can
easily be accessed in the
During
the year notes are presented to the students via multi-media spectacular. This technology enhances the learning
experience by allowing students to see and interact with customized graphics,
pictures, maps, sounds, videos, and other media forms specific to the
course. Mr. Gigliotti has compiled all
of these spectaculars onto one CD-Rom available for student use. This CD now makes it possible to enjoy all of
the in class spectaculars from any computer and from the comfort of your own
home. On this disk you will find all of
the very same spectaculars shown in class as well as class notes and review
questions for each section. This CD can
be used by students who wish to review materials and by students who may have
missed class. Students need only to see
Mr. Gigliotti to sign a copy out.
In order to create the best
possible atmosphere for learning and achieve fairness and consistency in our
classroom, I have several expectations listed below:
1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
This is my golden rule! The class will expect you to follow
directions and
procedures in
order to maintain the best possible classroom.
Students are
always expected
to follow directions and I will make sure that I share with you
exactly what
those directions include.
2. BE ON TIME, ON TASK, AND RESPECTFUL:
Inappropriate language, actions, and
comments deter from the positive
atmosphere within
the classroom. Off the wall remarks and
other
comments and
actions intended to disturb the learning environment are not
permitted. Arriving to class tardy is also considered a
disruption. Quality
successful
students act appropriately at all times.
When in class, students
may not engage in
non-Social Studies activities as they deter from the
learning
environment.
3. EXPECT
YOUR BEST:
Students are expected to put forth their
best effort at all times. Assignments
and activities
should be completed to the best of their abilities. Students
may
be
asked to redo work that does not represent their best effort in order to
ensure
personal academic quality.
*** HOUSE
AND SCHOOL RULES ALSO APPLY AT ALL TIMES
I expect the best from
my students and I reward them for their efforts. Students may receive various awards
throughout the school year!
Unfortunately on occasion students fail to meet classroom
expectations. In an effort to achieve
fairness and due process the THREE STRIKES POLICY will be
implemented in Mr. Gigliotti’s classroom. If a student fails to meet expectations their
name will be recorded and the following consequences will be implemented:
STRIKE 1:
The student will be issued a warning and a writing assignment.
STRIKE 2:
The student must complete a writing assignment and wait 30 seconds
after the bell to be dismissed .
STRIKE 3:
The student will be removed from class and sent to the office.
SEVERE CLAUSE: Violence, destruction of property, insubordination, and other serious
offenses will be sent immediately to the office.
OTHER ACTIONS: Students who continue to distract the learning environment may face
other classroom, house, or school consequences.
We will be studying the following topics below this year in class. We will also be covering many interdisciplinary units and proficiency materials.
MAIN TOPICS OF STUDY THIS YESR
INCLUDE:
Native American CulturesThe Age of Exploration Settling the Colonial Road to Revolution The American Revolution The Critical Period |
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