SUPPLIES:
Lots of loose leaf paper ( Assignments		 
 will not be accepted on anything else.)	
1.	One three-ring ( 1 inch ), poly-binder 		
2.	A set of 5 dividers
3.	Colored pencils
4.	Highlighters
5.	Index cards
6.	Student world atlas				
7.	Blue/Black ink pens 
unless otherwise specified.
All work is to be done in blue or black ink!!


** Organization and time management are two of the most important 
challenges 8th grade students face in the junior high 
environment.  Keeping class materials organized and use of a student 
planner are two ways to overcome these challenges.

NOTEBOOK ( poly-binder ) :
	** The very first item in your notebook should be this 
Curriculum Overview.  It will be very useful to you throughout the 
school year.  Replacements are not given, so be sure to keep your 
copy in good condition.   ( A plastic pocket works very well. )
	** Your binder should have 4 sections � each separated by a 
labeled divider.
1.	Daily Geography/Map Unit ( Daily Geog. Format, current 
questions and those graded from previous weeks/ keep all year for 
reference; should contain Geog. Terms, all Ch. One material, any map 
work practice.)
2.	Study Guides/Worksheets/Class Assignments ( label each 
chapter)          
3.Homework( all should be labeled each chapter
   questions are always written out � skip lines between each)
4.Graded Work  ( all assignments and tests that have been 
graded and returned )
	*** Your notebook will be the primary source used for study 
as well as completing assignments.  Keep it well organized.  
	***  The Graded Work section is especially important when 
questions concerning grade discrepancies arise.  If the graded paper 
can not be produced, then the grade in question will not be 
changed.  
	*** Notebook checks will be made periodically in the form of 
quizzes.  ( 100 points each )