Welcome

My name is Ms. Song

Contact Info

AMERICAN HISTORY
Through Canvas
or email: hsong@tcusd.net

Expectations
BE READY
• Use the restroom and have materials

•
before the period begins.
Ask for help when needed.
Course Description
• Come to class organized, prepared, and Welcome to 8th Grade American History! During the year, we
ready to participate. will focus on major developments that took place throughout
the course of American history, including colonization, the fight
for independence, Reconstruction, and more!
BE RESPECTFUL
• Limit distractions (cell phones,
unnecessary noises, etc.).
• Listen while others are speaking. SUPPLY LIST
• Respect virtual classroom etiquette and ü Holt, United States History: Independence to 1914
behavior. Textbook
ü School-issued laptop
BE RESPONSIBLE ü Canvas account
• Do your best.
• Participate.
• Complete and turn in work on time.

Grading Policy
• Demonstrate academic honesty.

• Grading will be based on total points.

• Student grades are based on points from quizzes/tests, homework, classwork, projects, and
participation.
• The points accumulate throughout each quarter to determine the final semester grade.
• The total number of points for each semester will vary depending on the amount of work completed.
• Students are encouraged to complete their assignments on time and study for quizzes/tests since the
total number of points will not be known until the end of each quarter.
• Grades will be posted no later than 10 school days after the assignment is submitted with exceptions for
tests and projects.
• YOU are responsible for your grade. If you have a question or notice something was posted incorrectly,
please notify me immediately so that we can take care of any errors!
 Homework/Tests
Homework is assigned every day you have class. It should
take no more than 30 minutes to complete. If it is taking
you longer, please let me know so we can find a solution.
Late homework/classwork can earn a maximum of 70%
until the test date.
Assessments are given at the end of each unit (approx.
every week to week and a half)
Absences
You have one day per excused absence to complete your
missing work
Checking Canvas to know what you missed is your
responsibility.
Technology and Video Policy
Please respect our class time by using technology
appropriately.
• Find a quiet place and check your surroundings
• Be prepared with computer charged and cameras on.
Use headphones if you have them.
• Wear appropriate clothing, sit up straight, and be in
camera view.
• Mute yourself until the teacher calls on you to speak.
• Chat responsibly – raise your hand to speak or type your
question in the chat box.
• Speak clearly, look up when speaking, stay on topic.
• Do not have your phone near you during class and make
sure all computer tabs are closed except those I’ve
instructed to have open
Assignments may use designated external sites (ex: Edpuzzle,
etc.) for research or study. Additionally, video clips from
history.com, National Geographic, Hollywood movies (PG-
13+) and other pre-screened sources may be used to
emphasize historical events.
Projects
Projects must be turned in on the date
they are due and will not be accepted
late. If you are going to be absent on the
due date, let me know in advance.
Plenty of lead-time is given. Be proactive!
Note Taking
Note taking is an important skill that
must be developed. Students are
expected to take notes on readings and
lectures. As a reward for developing this
skill, students may use any personally
handwritten notes on quizzes.
Photocopies, typed or computer
generated notes will not be allowed.
Taking notes is extra work that is
rewarded by being able to use them on
the quizzes.
Academic Integrity
Copying the thoughts, ideas, or words of
another (ex: a friend or someone online)
will NOT be tolerated. This includes
copying homework/sharing answers.
Those that cheat or help someone else
to cheat on an assignment will receive a
“0” without an opportunity to make up
the assignment.
Parents may be contacted and
administrative action taken.
Looking forward to
this new school year
with you!