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This 8th grade course is designed to survey the history

Mara J. Thomas of South Carolina and its role in the development of the
United States.
864-702-0602
mjthomas@spart7.org Wishlist:
Hello and welcome to Room 404!
I am excited about getting to know each and
• Kleenex every one of you.

Expectations: • A little about myself: I am a mother of a very

Hand Sanitizer
inquisitive nine years old.
• Expo Markers (multi-colored; thin and thick
I have my bachelor’s from SC State and my
Be Respectful chiseled) master’s from Concordia University.
• Any SC items for display and/or reading I have taught 6th and 7th grades and this will
Be Accountable be my 3rd year teaching 8th grade Social
Be Prompt Studies. Helping others, education, and

Be Prepared SC HISTORY making history fun is my passion!

Be Engaged
WEBSITES:
Required Materials Grading: schoology.com
2 Composition Notebooks studyblue.com
A: 90-100 Classwork- 30%
MAC Book & Planner (provided by school) usatestprep.com
1- 5 Pk Multi-Colored Highlighters B: 80-89 Homework- 10% edpuzzle.com
Scissors, 6 inch ruler,
Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils
C: 70-79 Organization- 20% edcite.com
masteryconnect.com
1 Pk College Ruled Notebook Paper D: 60-69 Tests/Projects- 40% kahoot.it
1 Pk Colored Pencils
2 inch Clearview binder, dividers, & binder pouch
F: < 59 quizzalize.com

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 MAKE-UP
EXTRA CREDIT: * After assignment given- Due upon arrival
* Students must not have ANY missing assignments * Absent before assignment given-Due no longer than 5 days after return
* Students will be given a monthly * Present when assignment given- Due upon return
challenge * Student is responsible for checking the make-up folder
* Students can work on this challenge * Assessments- Schedule time after school ASAP
as they finish assignments early * Students should also check the class page for updates
* Some challenges may ask students to
complete them outside of school
* Challenges must be completed with Late Work
quality * 10 % docked for each day work is late
* Directions will vary per month * Students may be assigned time during lunch and/or after school to
complete missing assignments
* Habitual missing assignments may result in PTC, guidance referral, etc.
UNITS
Unit 1: SC Natives
Unit 2: Settling
Unit 7: Reconstruction ASSESSMENTS
Unit 8: WWII * Homework
Carolina * Tests
Unit 9: Late 2oth * Quizzes * Writing Samples
Unit 3: Colonial SC
Century * Projects * Interactive Notebook
Unit 4: American
Unit 10: 21st Century
Revolution
SC * Students are to be in their desk working on their
Unit 5: A New Nation
Unit 6: Civil War Tardies: assignment before the door closes.
* Students without a pass will be reported as tardy.