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tim.donaldson@rloacs.org
Grades
Authentic Assessment 40% - Tests need little explanation. Tests in this class will vary in
format, from multiple choice and matching to short essays and map identification. The best
way to prepare for these exams is very simple: do your assignments and take notes in
class. You will never find material on my tests that we did not cover in class! Throughout the
semester, you will be given out-of-class project assignments, which will count as a major
grade for the quarter in which it is assigned. Authentic Assessments will include:
Exit Slips
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Is there a final?
Yes. 8th Grade South Carolina History is a core course; therefore all students must
adequately meet 80% of the state aligned district standards and take a school mandated
end of course exit exam. The exam will count for 20% of your final grade. Extensive review
and preparation will be made to ensure that all students perform well on this exam. The
exam will be an end of the year 3D model project.
Cheating
Obviously, there is zero tolerance for cheating. Cheating, in my class, is defined as
copying another students work and presenting it as ones own either in my presence, such
as on a test, or out of class, such as copying a paper. It is also defined as plagiarism, which
is copying a copyrighted source and presenting it as ones own original work. Any instance
where a student is caught cheating will result in zero credit for the test, assignment, paper,
etc., and immediate notification of a parent/guardian.
7th Grade Social Studies
All objectives are in accordance with the South Carolina Department of Education,
and the 8th Grade Social Studies Standards for Learning.
Absences
It is your responsibility to acquire and complete make up work within the time
permitted.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the notes from a classmate or me.
Unit review days are a privilege. You are not excused from a test if you miss the
review day.
If you are absent from a test, you will be responsible for scheduling a time with me to
make it up. The sooner the betterthe longer you wait, the more time you have to
forget!
Supplies
Textbook
Pass Coach Work Book
Notebook & Paper
Pens & Pencils
Good Attitude
Additional Assistance
Tutoring is available afterschool as needed. Please make an appointment with the teacher.
Go royal knights!!!!!