8th grade Syllabus
Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies!
Ms. Gilbert, room 415
Email – [email protected]
Phone – 609-298-0674 ext. 2415
Students and parents,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I am excited to be teaching Social Studies at Bordentown Regional Middle School. During the semester, the students discover the how the United States of America was founded and philosophies of our foundation. We will start with Civics where students will learn about foundational concepts and principles in government and by the second marking period students will learn about U.S. history. Eighth graders will be quizzed each week on five states and will be required to complete one current events project a marking period. Your child will also be responsible for a research project and writing assignments. These are all tasks to ensure preparation for high school. I am looking forward to a great year. Feel free to contact me with questions or check my website!
8th Grade The United States Through Civil War Curriculum
Unit Weeks (Approx)
- Foundational Principles and Concepts 2 weeks
- Foundational Documents and Branches of Government 2 weeks
- Bill of Rights, Amendments, and the Justice System 3 weeks
- Active Citizenship 2 weeks
- American Revolution 2 weeks
- U.S. Expansion and Reform 3 weeks
- Civil War and Reconstruction 3 weeks
Supply List:
**Required every day for class. Supplies are due by: ___________
- ❏Three-Ring binder 1’’-3” (suggested w/ tab dividers and paper)
- ❏Two Pocket Folder(s)
- ❏Composition notebook or single subject notebook
- ❏Pens/Pencils
Grading Scale:
Total points
I have read and understand the information contained above.
Student’s name: __________________ Student’s signature: _________________________
Parent’s name: ___________________ Parent’s signature: __________________________
How to be successful in Ms. Gilbert’s class?
- Be prepared for class each day. This includes a positive attitude J
- Be on top on your work in class and at home – most homework results from students not finishing their work in class!
- Start your homework the day it is assigned – if it is a longer assignment, break it up!
- Download the Google Classroom app on your smartphone or tablet – you will get notifications from me!
- Check my website for homework, Quizlets, Kahoots, and other information.
- Ask questions whenever you need help or are confused – we cover a lot, do not let your confusion go too far.
We cover a lot! It is fun, fascinating, and some ideas do repeat over chapters. Homework is assigned to allow more time for activities in class. Although it is a small percentage of the grade, students need to understand that completing it will help them become successful on tests and quizzes, which are 40% of their grade. Homework is meant to either assess a student OR prepare the student for the next day. If homework isn’t complete, students may become frustrated and not successful in activities.
Good luck!!
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Parent/Guardian name(s)____________________________
Parent/guardian email ______________________________
Parent/guardian email ______________________________
Parent/guardian phone number_______________________
Parent/guardian phone number _______________________
Do you have access to Internet in your home? ___________
**We will have online textbooks this year. If you do not have Internet access at home other arrangements will be made.
Email me at [email protected] if there is anything I should know to help your child become successful!