8th+Grade+US+History

Welcome back! This is the classroom site for the 8th grade US History course. I am no longer posting daily homework assignments on this page. Students are expected to bring their agenda books to class every day. Homework is posted in the same place and same format daily. Students must be responsible for keeping up with their assignments. The daily homeroom/study hall period will be a good time for all students to check their agenda books and see teachers for any necessary clarification.

Homework will be assigned and checked most days. If your child arrives home without the assignment, they should call a classmate to find out what they missed. If a child misses class, it is their responsibility to make arrangements for make-up work.

This page will be used as a way to post general information (such as test dates and topics of study) about the class. I will also provide links to useful websites.

WEEKLY AGENDA: Week of August 19- introduce course content & objectives, get organized, review last year Week of August 24- turning points in the mid-1800s- expansion, new states, & slavery Week of August 31- Attempts at compromise over slavery Week of September 8- Bleeding Kansas