SocialStudies

__**SOCIAL STUDIES**__ Students are expected to complete assignments when they are due. Incomplete assignments will be given a zero. Latework is accepted the following day for less possible points. When a student is absent, s/he is responsible for turning in any assignments that were due and for getting the assignment given out during the absence. A reasonable amount of time will be given to complete the absent work.
 * Units of Study:**
 * American Independence
 * The U.S. Constitution
 * Economics
 * Westward Movement
 * The Civil War
 * Immigration
 * Geography
 * Materials Needed For Class**
 * //Creating America// textbook
 * blue folder
 * blue notebook
 * Pen (black or blue) or pencil
 * Correcting Pen (red, purple, pink, etc.)
 * Some days you will also need to bring:**
 * flashdrive
 * colored pencils
 * markers
 * glue sticks
 * scissors
 * post it notes
 * Homework Policy**

Grading will be based on a total points system. Students will earn points for daily assignments, quizzes, tests and projects. Daily assignments such as a worksheet are given a completion score of 5 points. Homework accounts for approximately 15% of the total grade. The remaining 85% of the total grade is determined by students' performance on tests, quizzes, and projects. At the end of each quarter, a student's grade will be determined by dividing his/her total points earned by the total points possible. This will determine a final percent and letter grade. Students' grades will be based solely on what each individual does.
 * Grading Procedures**

Failure is not an option. If a student receives an F or a D on a quiz, they need to sign up for a re-take quiz. This is a different version of the quiz & is usually taken during Homebase, Core Plus, or Lunch time. Students are welcome to come in for extra help during any of those times also. They just need to ask.
 * Re-take Quizes**