1. Introduction to Grade 8
Miss. George

2. Materials Needed Binders or Sections in A Binder:
Math
Language
Science
Social Studies
Health
Each subject’s section within the binder should contain unit dividers

3. Materials Needed Duotang for Vocabulary Word Bank (will be provided)
Loose leaf paper for all subject binders/sections (notebooks & paper ripped out of a notebook are unacceptable)
Blue or black pen
Red pen (for underlining)
Ruler
Correct tape/whiteout

4. What Your Binder/Work Must Look Like
Notes must be written in blue/black ink on lined paper
Write your name on the line on the top left of your page
Write the date on the line on the top right
Write the title/topic heading for that day’s lesson/ assignment centered, one line down from your name and the date
Underline your name once with red pen, the date once with red pen, and double-underline the title/topic heading
Use a ruler when a straight line is needed
Table of Contents must be up-to-date
Notes/Handouts are placed in the correct order as taught in class

5. Subject-Specific Guidelines
Math:
All notes in blue or black pen
All work in pencil
Language:
All notes and work in blue or black pen
Science:
All diagrams in pencil

6. Subject-Specific Guidelines [Cont’d]
Social Studies:
All notes in blue or black pen
All diagrams in pencil
Health:
All notes and work in blue or black pen
You will use a table of contents sheet for each subject to keep track of your notes
Will check once in a while to make sure you are on track with your learning and organization skills

7. Geography & Science Diagrams
At least ½ of the page
In pencil only (may add colour if appropriate)
Must have a title
A ruler must be used
Label lines:
Use a ruler
Do not write on label lines
Avoid crossing label lines

8. Vocabulary Word Bank
Fill your vocabulary word bank with at least 26 sheets of loose leaf paper (one for each letter of the alphabet)
Label each letter on its own page
Vocabulary word bank must be used every time you come across a word you don’t know (spelling, meaning, etc.)
Use a dictionary to look up the word and add it to your word bank under the correct letter

9. Up Next:
Let the Learning Begin!