Ms. Gambino

Social Studies 8: 2004-2005

American History

(From Reconstruction to the World Today)

Welcome Back

Dear Parents and Students,

            I would like to welcome you back from your summer vacation.  I hope you had a good summer and I am confident that you are excited about the upcoming school year. I want to take this time to explain your social studies class and what I will expect as your teacher. I have set up this course so that it will be as interesting and fun as possible. In order for that to occur, I will need parent and student cooperation with our classroom rules, expectations, and requirements. Keeping an open line of communication is essential; therefore, my email is always open for both students and their parents. Contact me at: kgambino@plainedgeschools.org

Materials Needed For Class

§         Binder with 5 dividers  (1½ inch)                                              

§         Loose-leaf paper

§         Pen

§         Highlighter

§         Agenda

§         Textbooks are to stay at home

Tests

§         At the end of each unit or chapter

§         A review will be given prior to all exams

Projects

§         Projects are exciting experiences to further develop your knowledge of a particular topic

§         Will be counted as a test grade

§         An extended period of time will be given both inside and outside of class; therefore, 10 points will be deducted per day late

Quizzes

§         At least one per chapter or unit

Homework

§         Assignments are due at the beginning of class

§         Late homework will not be accepted

Note-taking

§         All notes will be taken in our Social Studies binder daily

§         You must strive to stay organized for your binder check

Binder Checks

§         SAVE everything you receive in class- all handouts MUST be placed in your binders

§         Checks are done at the end of each quarter

§         There will be 1 unannounced binder check during the first quarter

§         Counts as a test grade

Journals

§         Journal assignments will be due every Monday

Current Events

§         Articles will be due every other Friday

Extra-help

§         Available Wednesday mornings, 7:20 a.m.- You MUST obtain a pass in order to attend morning extra help

§         I can always be available for extra help- Just ask!

Absences

§         If absent, it is your responsibility to get assignments and class work when you return to class.

§         If absent the day of a quiz or test, the quiz or test must be made up the day you return.

§         If absent the day an assignment (i.e. project) is due, the assignment is due the day you return. 

Student Signature                                                                    

Parent Signature                                                                     

I am looking forward to having a great year with each of you!!!!

Sincerely,

Ms. Gambino