Pennwood BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 21, 2016

Mrs. Sharon Vetter 8th grade Social Studies Team Integrity D-255

CONTACTS Phone number--215-428-4237 Extension 60265 Email—svetter@pennsburysd.org

TEXTBOOK Code: B1BECCDABE The American Journey Early Years is available through my staff page on the Pennsbury Website http://www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us/pennsbury/ Code: B1BECCDABE

Chapters 3-16 Study of the early colonial period through the end of the civil war

Specific Units of Study American Identity American Revolution To Form a More Perfect Union Progress of a New Nation Manifest Destiny The Civil War

GRADING POLICY 10% homework 40% special assignments 50% tests/quizzes Expect homework 2-3 times per week plus review and studying of notes All power point notes are posted on my staff page

Revisions/Second Chance Learning Student will get parent signature the night the major assignment/test is returned. Student will schedule 1 study session with me during OP/lunch. Retest/revision must be completed no later than 1 week after the assignment has been returned. This is about second chance LEARNING and showing me they mastered the information. It is not just about improving their grade.

Test Information Study guides are available to everyone approximately 3-4 days prior to a test. Study guides are also posted on my staff page.

Missed School? When your child returns they will check the basket for: Calendar with a short description of what was completed in class and any homework assignment Any handouts missed Any returned assignments

EXTRA HELP? Opportunity Period After school by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday