Ms. Christine Kerner - 8th Grade Social Studies - Eagles
Team - Room 208
GOALS OF 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
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To develop an appreciation and interest in Louisiana History
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To understand how history influences our lives
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To increase knowledge of geography
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To prepare for the social studies portion of the LEAP exam
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To develop a sense of teamwork and appropriate social interactions and
tolerance
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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1" Green binder with plenty of loose leaf in each section
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3 Divider tabs marked: Daily Geography, Current Work, and Response Journal
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Pens (black or blue ink only)
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Pencils
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HIGHLIGHTERS (any color)
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Notecards (plenty)
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Students/Parents should replenish supplies as needed throughout the year.
GRADING
DAILY WORK = 80% QUARTER EXAM = 20% (every 9 weeks) = 100%
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Tests = 2 grades
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Projects = 1 or 2 grades (depends on the project)
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Quizzes = 1 grade
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Daily Geography = 1 grade
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Homework = 1 grade
LATE WORK POLICY
I accept most late assignments with the following conditions:
For each day an assignment is late, 20% will be deducted from the grade. This
allows for an assignment to be up to 4 days late with a maximum point value of
20 out of 100 points on the 4th day.
ABSENCES / MAKE - UP
When you're absent, it is your responsibility to make up the work. Obtain
another student's phone number for this purpose. Missed handouts will be in
the make-up binder waiting for you to pick up when you return, however, you
must also check with me because I don't have handouts every day. If you miss a
test or quiz, you must see me to schedule a make-up. It is also helpful to
check my website to see what you've missed. Please visit my
website at www.teacherweb.com/LA/MandevilleJuniorHigh/Kerner ."