Humanities

Facts at a Glance

 

Amanda Lifschultz                                                                                           Email: alifsch@schools.nyc.gov

 

Technology Connection

• Wireless laptops will be used in the classroom as a research tool.
• The 7^th grade, American Studies webpage provides families with a window into the classroom.  It also functions to provide students with both organizational and content support.  The site also includes an email link to the teacher.  
• http://TeacherWeb.com/NY/EastSideMiddleSchool/AmandaLifschultz.

Student Support

• Humanities extra help time is during lunch time, on ____________.  Students can use this time to ask me questions, do research, and complete schoolwork.

Prepared for Class 

• Humanities Binder - Relevant handouts and Class notes
• Homework Completed
• Planner/Homework Calendar
• Pocket Dictionary
• Blue/Black Pen
• Highlighter
• Independent Reading book

Assessments

• Participation
• Coming to class prepared
• Making an effort to take an active role in discussions
• Maintaining a record of class discussions & activities
• Working productively in a group

• Homework Assignments: Homework is assigned on a regular basis.  Our in-class discussions and projects are often based on the homework assignment due for that day.  I expect that students will complete every assignment.  A complete assignment includes a proper heading with the date, instructions, questions, answers, and reference to sources.  Homework assignments are recorded on the homework calendar and on my webpage. Students who are absent are expected to call a classmate to get the assignment(s).  Extensions may be granted in special cases, for long-term projects, but no extensions will be granted the day before the project is due. Students will be expected to hand in any missed assignments during the lunch extra help period. 
• Quizzes, Essays, Research Papers, Tests/Projects: If a student does not meet the standards on any one of these assignments, he/she will be expected to make the necessary corrections and/or complete an alternative assessment.

 

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I have read the Dear Family letter and Facts at a Glance.  I understand what is expected of my child in Humanities class.

Date _________  Student Name ________________________  Parent Signature ___________________________

I have read the Dear Family letter and Facts at a Glance.  I understand what is expected of my child in Humanities class.

Date _________ Student Signature ___________________________