6th and 8th Grade: I know I posted a lot of information on the blog today but its very important that you take the time to read it. 6th Grade information is posted in red and the 8th grade information - green.
6th grade - Homework: using the on-line textbook posted below, I would like for you to write the definition for all the vocabulary terms for the project. You will need the definitions when we go to the computer lab Monday and yes it will count as a homework grade. Click on the following link if you need another copy of the directions and vocabulary words required for the project...I gave each student a copy of the directions in class Thursday 1-19-12:. project (economics handbook - Download Economic-handbook-assignment). I would like for for the students to have a flash-drive so they can complete/work on it some at home. I have the computer lab reserved Monday and Tuesday of next week and they will get a lot of it done during that time. Social Studies textbook now available...click on the following link to access the book: https://www.successnetplus.com/ username: mabryss6 password: 6chargers
8th Grade Homework: (Download Bio-plaque-jimmy-carter-1) due Monday (January 23rd, 2012) at the beginning of class...Jimmy Carter 39th President of the United States. Also, you will have a test at the end of next week covering Chapter 15 (State Government)...click on the following link to view the study guide: Download State Government Study Sheet
Attn. 8th Graders: if you would like to take part in the PAGE program please click on the following link: http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/page.htm The Georgia House of Representatives PAGE Program offers students age 12 and over an opportunity to visit the capitol and help their state representative for the day. They will assist the representative by taking notes onto the House Floor from constituents, lobbyist, and other officials.
Note to the parents regarding our study of the Seven Deadly Sins:
I have always covered these topics in my classroom and will continue to do so, because it is a part of our GPS. I generally explain what is meant by the "Seven Deadly Sins" and we list them. I give a very brief description of each by reading the legal definition of each of the seven crimes. I always encourage students to discuss any further questions they may have at home with their parents.
As you know, this is such a sensitive topic, I have found help this year. The State Bar Association of Georgia sends out an attorney to cover this in a workshop for our students. I was able to hear the discussion in a teacher workshop and felt that it was handled in a very straightforward and appropriate way. However, I completely understand your concerns. I am going to provide you with an e-mail address for my speaker, Deborah Craytor, in case you have any questions DeborahCC@gabar.org .
Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
John Chadwick
IMPORTANT 8TH GRADE INFORMATION:
- 1. All representatives of the Student Council must have and maintain an average of 80 or above in all classes.
- 2. The representative should exhibit the willingness to work and a desire for the organization to succeed.
- 3. The representative should practice good citizenship, scholarship, and leadership.
- 4. The representative must accrue no more than one Detention for each semester for the 2011-2012 school year.
- 5. The representative should not have acquired an In-School Suspension (ISS) or an Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) within the school year.
8th GRADE GEORGIA HISTORY TEXTBOOK AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT: www.mystatehistory.com password: ga11hist
8th Grade Current Events: www.mdjonline.com or www.ajc.com
Due Dates: September 26th, October 26th , November 18th, February 28th, March 9th and May 1st
8th Grade - Site Visit Due Dates: The site visit dates: October 17th, February 25th and April 23rd. Let me know if you need another copy of the directions for the site visit and remember, make sure the place you visit has a museum.
Directions for the site visits: Download Georgia Site Visit
Also, click on the following link for some ideas of places to visit: Download Site-visit
