Course Description
   8th grade World History covers a wide range of cultural, geographic, and historical topics including Native Americans, Colonial Europe, The Revolutionary War, Our Constitution, Manifest Destiny, Slavery, The Civil War and ending with the Populist Era. In addition, current events and modern US history will be discussed. The class will include many learning experiences including lectures, projects, presentations, discussions, group work, and regular assignments.

Rules
Here is a list of my six most important rules:
   1. Always show respect for the teacher, yourself and others.
   2. Be in your seat with needed materials when the bell rings.
   3. Listen and follow directions carefully.
   4. Only on person speaks at a time. Please raise your hand to help this process.
   5. Keep hands, put-downs, and objects to yourself.
   6. No hats or caps worn in the classroom. I want to see everyones shiny, happy faces.


   I expect my students to come to class ready to work and stay focused on the dayÍs task. Failure to follow class rules will result in consequences such as parent contacts, detention time, reflective writing, and in extreme cases, removal from class. No individual student can be allowed to negatively affect the learning of others.
Materials
1. 2 pens (dark ink) or pencils for writing.
2. 3 ring binder, with paper, for note taking and organization. (No torn out spiral pages)
3. Positive attitude
You will need these supplies at all times. Do not rely on others to provide you materials.


Sincerely,
David Tomatis
dtomatis@pausd.org
Phone: (650) 856-5103

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