Albert H. Hill Middle School 3400 Patterson Ave. Richmond VA. 23222 (804) 780-6017 E-mail: [email protected]
Teacher: _Ms. A. Ellison-Chiles____RoomNumber_302_
Subject: CIVIC AND ECONOMICS Grade: 8 Planning Period: 6
Grading Scale: Testing Schedule: 8th, Gr.-Civics and Economics Bi-Weekly testing
Standards for Civics and Economics examine the roles citizens play in the political, governmental, and economic systems in the United States.
All things are subject to change at teachers’ discretion. In order to have a successful year, we must all do our best to be courteous to each other. There must be respect for learning to take place. Following all classroom procedures will lead to academic success. Grading Scale: A-100-90; B-89-80; C-79-70; D-69-60; F-59-0 Grade Calculation: Classwork 25% Homework 10% Quiz 15% Test 40% Project 10% Homework: I will not accept late homework, Make up work;Make up work is your responsibility. If you have been absent, check with me when you come to see what you missed. Expectations: you are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics of a good citizen:· honesty,Trustworthy,Courteous Accountability Respect to others.Responsibility Arrive on time to class with proper mATerials,,Study nightly,Always strive for Excellence! · Follow School expectations
Materials · Three ring binder or Spiral notebook · Pens, pencils · Loose leaf paper for every class. · Box Kleenex · Bottle hand sanitizer · Students will be provided with a study guide and vocabulary list for each unit.