Coosa Middle School 2014-2015
Eighth grade Honors Social Studies syllabus
Textbook: “Georgia and the American Experience” Teacher: Mrs. Chris Rhinehart
Clairmont Press
In eighth grade, students study Georgia geography, history, government, and economics. While the four strands are interwoven, ample opportunity is also provided for in-depth study of the geography of Georgia and the government of Georgia. U.S. historical events are included, as appropriate, to ensure students understand Georgia’s role in the history of the United States.
Student nine week grades will be determined by the following method:
60% Assessments such as tests, projects, etc.
25% Notebook/Quizzes/Class work/Homework
15% Final Exam
Please feel free to contact me at school (236-1856) between 11:25 and 1:05, or after 3:30. If I’m not available please leave a message and I will return your call. I can also be reached by email at If you would prefer that I contact through email, please include your email address below. I will be available for tutoring in Social Studies on Wednesday afternoon by appointment only. Students must be picked up no later than 4:30 p.m. Please notify the teacher in advance with a note, email, or phone call if your child needs to stay after school. Also please make use of my website on the Floyd County BOE website. You may access it by going to www.floydboe.net, choosing Coosa Middle School from the drop-down menu in the upper left, choosing Honors, and then finding my name in the list. I have an updated calendar to check on what is happening in class, examples: test, project dates, fieldtrips, newsletters, etc. In addition to the website, I will be using text messages for those students and parents who wish to receive reminders from me on their phone or email. Attached to this syllabus are directions regarding how to enroll in the text message service.
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