District Benchmark Test

February 13, 2008

All students who do not pass this test or barely pass will be subject to mandatory Saturday tutorials!

Welcome to 8^th grade history

America from the beginning through the Civil War.  Our goal as history teachers is not only to help you pass TAKS but also to give you a true understanding and love of history.  In April you will take a TAKS test for American History that will demonstrate all that you have learned throughout the year.  You will be required to keep an Interactive Student Notebook (ISN).  This notebook must be in class everyday as it is the source of the majority of your grades.  Everything you need to study for tests and TAKS is in the ISN.  The activities we do in class may not be what you have usually done in history, but they are activities that will help you understand and remember the events of the past. Please participate actively and be part of your success.

Grading policy

50% Daily work (notebook assignments, quizzes, warm-ups, TAKS practice, etc.)

50% Major work (tests and projects)

It is the policy of the history department that all assignments must be completed to the standards of an 8^th grader in order for you to be successful.  You will be required to complete all assignments.  District late penalties will apply.

Supplies

2 notebooks for ISN (composition books with 100 sheets (200 pages))

Colored pencils

Pen or pencil

Paper

Post it notes (3 x 5 or bigger)

Highlighter

Scissors

Glue sticks to last throughout the year

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 832 223-3200 or through email.

Karrin Loser kloser@lcisd.org     Richard Fagert rfagert@lcisd.org

Peggy Leach pleach@lcisd.org   Nanette Kubena nkubena@lcisd.org