1. Pennwood BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
September 21, 2016

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

3. CONTACTS Phone number--215-428-4237 Extension 60265

4. TEXTBOOK Code: B1BECCDABE The American Journey Early Years
is available through my staff page on the Pennsbury Website
Code: B1BECCDABE

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

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

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