1. Kim Marfy 8th Grade American History Room 111
Welcome to the 8th Grade!
Kim Marfy
8th Grade American History
Room 111

2. The Curriculum World History/US History 1492-1877
Will build on 6th and 7th grade standards in some respects…. but we will also be linking to the 5th grade standards very strongly

3. Parent Communication
Website/Google Classroom-contains all assignments, notes, and worksheets available for download
Gradebook---generally 24 hour turn around, X=exempt Z=zero 0=missed all points
Phone (330)
8th Grade Newsletter stapled to report cards.

4. Extra Practice
I generally use Extra Practice to reinforce lessons taught in class.
Occasionally, I use Extra Practice to enrich or extend meaning of a concept taught in class.
I never give Extra Practice for the sake of just giving homework.

5. Extra Practice Students can expect Extra Practice 2-3 days a week
Extra Practice points are weighted as 0
All students should complete all Extra Practice

6. Assessments/Quizzes/Tests
Should Know quizzes weekly (questions posted online)
Quizzes after Sec 1 & 2 of Chapter
Tests at the end of each chapter
Common Assessments at the end of each grading period

7. Interventions
AE is time provided daily for students. Making good use of this time is important to student achievement.
Study Tables available almost every day in the back of my room during AE. Any teacher will allow students to come for help. All students have to do is ask.
Kids who come to Study Tables get treat every time they come – candy, pretzel, pencil….
Sometimes attendance at Study Tables is not optional
Test Retakes for “C”, “D”, “F” scores, I take the better score--- students must observe the time window. (different form)

8. Interventions PIV comments
Packets for common assessments, then a common assessment retake is mandatory

9. Incentives Candy for coming to Study Tables
Classes earning at least 75% of A’s earn donuts
Stickers for perfect papers
Positive communications (parent, administrator, guidance counselor)
Good Grades!

10. Assume Goodwill
I really love my job. I totally enjoy working with each and every student.
My students are very important to me.

11. Lates Red Team Late Policy First Late: warning
Second Late: team meeting
Third Late: call home
Fourth Late and each thereafter: office visit
Clean slate each nine weeks

12. Student Reminder Sources
Planner
Right corner of chalk board has assignments
Website
Remind101

13. Preview of the Year Talent show 8th Grade Picnic Anything Goes
Field trip possibilities – Football Hall of Fame
8th Grade Dance
CMS HERO—Red Team special activity requiring 12 hours of community service-links to CMS Honors Society

14. Let’s Stay In Touch
I look forward to collaborating with you this year.
It is so important that we continue to work together!
Thanks for coming!