World History, 8th Grade

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World History, 8th Grade

• Prof. Kirk M. Adams
• B.S. in Magazine Journalism
• William Allen White School of Journalism at The
  University of Kansas

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Materials

• History textbook
• Spiral notebook
• Access to a computer with a printer
• Scissors and glue
• Colored pencils
• Ruler
• Dictionary in English (You may share with a
  friend) Be careful with pocket dictionaries.

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Grading

• 40 Classwork, quizzes, homework and projects.
• 60 Exams

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Some notes regarding classwork

• All homework should be original. If you work
  with a friend both students should turn in TWO
  DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENTS.
• Use bloc de notas when copying text from the
  internet. Paste the text on a Microsoft Word
  document. Include source information.
• The teacher reserves the right to refuse any
  activity that appears to have been copied.
• Neatness is very important. (Legible handwriting
  and clean, organized work.)
• Copying, cheating, no name zero
• If youre sick, mention it to me the next class
  when you return. Ask classmates about missed
  activities.

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Additional rules--

• Stop all horseplay when the teacher enters the
  room. I see this as a sign of respect.
• No eating in class. Do not enter the classroom
  eating even if it is before the bell.
• Respect class seating chart. Do not ask to
  change seats.
• No talking during lectures (Teachers
  presentations.)
• Stay seated at all times.
• Keep classroom clean and desks in their rows.
• No basketball or soccer practice when throwing
  away trash.
• Expect extra homework or a detention if you break
  the rules.
• Extra homework must be completed before the next
  class or you will not be permitted to attend the
  class.