What will we be doing in social studies 8?
In social studies this year we will begin by catching up on the current events of the summer, honoring the anniversary of 9/11 and observing one of our country's documents on Constitution Day. Throughout the year, you will be reading, writing, taking notes, and keeping up with the current news of our country and the world. It should be a very enlightening fall with the current events taking place in our country and abroad! |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: Students will be informed of an upcoming assessment at least one week in advance. They will also be given materials to help review for the assessment. In the event that a student did not perform as well as s/he would have liked, and the situation, re-takes/test corrections may be offered. However, the student must have completed all formative assignments for the unit before the original summative assessment is given It is important to note that an assessment is not limited to a 'test' but may include a writing piece, a project, a presentation, or another culminating item.
Assignments are weighted 80% summative and 20% formative. |
*The agendas are estimated plans for what we will be doing in class. Due dates, assignment specifications, number and type of assignments, and collection dates may be modified at any time at the discretion of the teacher. Changes will be announced by the teacher and/or written on the board in the classroom. It is the student's responsibility to be alert to these notices.