Welcome all 8th grade students; You do have homework tonight that is due TOMORROW.

• Have a spiral notebook that will be dedicated to this class only.

• Don't forget to study for the map test (50 states) on Friday (8-31-12). 

 Also, here is the letter I sent home with all of you just in case you lost it:

Welcome to Mr. Davis’ 8th grade social studies class.
Dear Students and Parents:
I would first like to say how excited I am to be returning to Sullivan, and I can’t wait to get to know everyone. This year we will be studying the various aspects of the social studies with a heavy emphasis on American history. This class will cover the early republic (Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Constitution, and The Bill of Rights), Manifest Destiny, Civil War, Industrialism, and everything in between.

Grading: My grading system is very simple: 70% of the overall grade will depend on test scores, 15% will depend on homework, and 15% will depend on in-class assignments. Grading Scale: 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 59% or less = F
 *Late work will not be accepted.
 *Cheating of any kind (copying, plagiarizing, etc.) will result in a zero for the particular assignment.
 *It is the responsibility of the student to make up work when absent; if it is not made up, it will result in a zero.

Content: Students will be required to read, take notes, complete study guides and various assignments pertaining to each chapter, produce thoughtful written responses (I READ EVERYTHING THAT IS TURNED IN), complete a research paper, and take a test at the end of each chapter.

Behavior and Class Rules: The most important behavior expectation in my class is to show respect to me, other students, other teachers and administrators, and for school rules. I will go over specific classroom rules in person. Consequences: 1. Verbal or visual warning 2. Student and teacher chat 3. Teacher assigned detention/class suspension 4. Office disciplinary action 5. Parent, student & teacher conference

 Required student supplies: • Spiral notebook used only for this class (extremely important) • Pens (blue or black only!) • High-liters are nice to have

Blog: Every homework assignment, update, announcement, in-class note, and study guide can be found on the class blog. If you are absent, check the blog. http://www.sms8thgradehistory.blogspot.com Thank you for taking the time to read this.
 Sincerely,
Joe Davis
 (760) 631-5209 ext. 1329
 joel.davis@bonsallusd.com