Mrs. Wolf�s Social Studies Curriculum Overview and Guidelines
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The content of 8th grade social studies deals mainly with
the development of Louisiana History. Students will be exposed
to a variety of methods used to introduce, reinforce, and enrich
the central theme.
Typical class work will include, but not be limited to: telling
the story (lecture), group activities, independent research and
reading, audiovisual resources, and vocabulary building.
Geography concepts and map skills will be emphasized as well as
the development of pride and responsibility as a Louisiana
citizen.
** Grades will come from quizzes, chapter/unit tests,
projects, participation, review/readiness work, current events,
daily geography, notebook checks, enrichment, homework, and nine
week exams. The majority of assignments will be worth 100 points
each.
** Students and parents should monitor class progress
using �STI� � the school board�s on-line record-keeping system.
Each Friday students will be able to earn extra points by turning
in a parent-signed printout of their
grade report from �STI�.
** When a student is absent, even for one day, it is the
student�s responsibility to inquire about missed assignments.
If a test/quiz is missed, it is the student�s responsibility to
schedule a time to make up the test.
** Any graded assignment or test which is not made up in
a timely manner will be given a zero.
** It is in the student�s best interest to make-up all
work as soon as possible after returning from an absence.
** Homework is any work done outside of the classroom for
reinforcement or readiness purposes. Written homework should
last no more than 20 minutes/ day, however students should review
their notes and class work on a nightly basis to better prepare
themselves for daily quizzes and
chapter tests.
** Homework assignments are valued at 20 points. Late
homework is NOT accepted!
** Students are expected to record assignments in their
planner everyday.
** Outside assignments ( oral reports, research papers,
projects, etc.) and unfinished class work are not considered
homework and will receive a formal grade ( 100-200 points).
Students will be made aware of the point value given for each
assignment.
** POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ANY ASSIGNMENT THAT IS
TURNED IN LATE**
** Teacherweb should be utilized by parents and students
to view information about unit assignments and due dates, test
dates, special announcements and to obtain copies of handouts as
well as other important information.
Final Grades are computed using the following percentages:
Homework � 10% Class work/Tests/Other �
70% Exam � 20%
