1. Carmel Middle School September 11, 2014 Curriculum Night

2. Goals for Curriculum Night –To help you understand the work your child will be doing throughout the school year. –To explain the expectations for 8 th Grade Global Studies (American History). –To share information about how you can support your child’s learning. Welcome Parents!

3. Tuesday Morning Tutoring 8:00-8:30 a.m. Room G-102 Email: hannahk.schratzmeier@cms.k12.nc.us *Let me know a few days in advance and I will give your child a pass to come in for extra help. Mrs. Schratzmeier’s Office Hours

4. North Carolina Essential Standards Students in 8 th grade will continue to build on the 4 th / 5 th grade introductions to North Carolina and the United States by embarking on a more rigorous study of American History. The main focus of the course will be the critical events, people, issues, and developments in the state and nation from the Revolutionary Era to contemporary times. We will be comparing the relationships of geography, events, and people to the political, economic, technological, and cultural developments that shaped our existence in North Carolina and the United States over time. Welcome to 8 th Grade American History!

5. H -History G -Geography E -Economics and Financial Literacy CG -Civics and Government C -Culture The standards are organized around 5 strands:

6. Unit 1: North Carolina Geography and American History Preceding the Revolutionary War Unit 2: Revolutionary War and Creation of a New Nation Unit 3: Civil War and Reconstruction Unit 4: Progress of the Nation (Industrial Revolution, Immigration, and Progressive Era) Unit 5: The World Stage (World War I, Great Depression, World War II) Unit 6: Cold War and Civil Rights Unit 7: Globalization in the Modern Era What will we be learning about this year in American History?

7. 1.Follow directions the first time they are given. 2.Raise your hand and wait to be called upon to speak. 3.Stay in your seat unless you have been given permission. 4.Keeps hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5.No cursing or teasing. Class Rules

8. How can I see my child’s grades? PowerSchool https://cms.powerschool.com/public/home.html https://cms.powerschool.com/public/home.html

9. Approximately every four weeks, a progress report will be printed and should be returned to me with a parent signature. You are encouraged to monitor your child’s progress in each class online by using PowerSchool for Parents. Progress Reports

10. Classwork/Informal Assessments/Homework 35% of quarter grade Classswork includes a variety of assignments such as warm-ups, quizzes, group work, in- class tasks, and participation. Formal Assessments 65% of quarter grade Formal assessments include a variety of assignments such as tests, comprehensive writing assignments, and projects. Grading Breakdown

11. GRADING SCALE * It is important for assignments A 100-93 to be turned in on time, B 92-85 however, late work will be C 84-77 accepted for partial credit. D 76-70 The material will not be F Below 70 learned if the assignment is not completed. Grading Scale

12. (1) 5 subject spiral notebook Blue/black and red ink pens Colored pencils with sharpener Pencils and erasers 6 glue sticks or 3 rolls of tape highlighters Folder and notebook paper Student Id cards visible at all times Agenda Required Supplies

13. Check Mrs. Schratzmeier’s website under “agenda/make-up work” to see what work was missed and update table of contents for interactive notebook. Go to the make-up work binder in the classroom and get the missed assignments. Ask a classmate or the teacher to see their notebook to get any missing notes. (I will be keeping a notebook of my own that students can use as a guide if they are absent.). Turn in make-up work within 5 school days from the time of the absence. What does a student do when they are absent?

14. Mrs. Schratzmeier’s Webpage http://bit.ly/schratz

15. What can students access on the Global Studies webpage?

16. Update Table of Contents for Interactive Notebook

17. Homework

18. Students can find out about upcoming quizzes, tests, or projects on the HOME tab.

19. Online Discovery Education Techbook Resources: ww.discoveryeducation.com

20. Global Studies Techbook www.discoveryeducation.com Username: Student ID # Example: 1234567_cms Password: Student ID # Example: 1234567 Discovery Education Login

21. American History Textbook North Carolina in the American Experience Each student has been assigned a textbook. These textbooks remain at home and will be used to prepare for quizzes and tests and complete homework assignments. Resources

22. Use the Chromebooks to: 1.Sign In 2. Sign up for Remind 101 3.Navigate the Global Studies website. * The password to access the chromebook is: kasey2013 In-class Activity

23. Go to www.remind101.comwww.remind101.com Enter your name (student’s name) Enter class code: Block 1A- @schratz1A Block 1B-@schratz1B Block 3A-@schratz3A Block 3B-@schratz3B Block 4A-@schratz4A Block 4B-@schratz4B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mrs. Schratzmeier’s webpage: http://bit.ly/schratz Remind 101