Class policies
Where do you turn in assignments?
What might happen if you engage in horseplay?
Detention
True or false: you can work or sit with someone even if you don't like them very much.
TRUE
What is our Unit 2 driving question?
Was westward expansion justified?
What year did the Declaration of Independence get signed?
1776
Where do important documents/sources/returned assignments belong?
In your file, which stays in the file cabinet.
When are you NOT allowed to leave the classroom?
First and last 10 minutes of class.
Why is it important to keep your hands to yourself?
Any of the following answers will be accepted:
- People can get hurt
- People can get upset
- You can cause damage to the area or people around you
This 1803 land acquisition, negotiated by President Thomas Jefferson, doubled the size of the United States and was purchased from France for $15 million.
What is Mrs. Mastay's dog's name?
Sonny!
True or false: you can bring food, candy, beverages, etc. into this classroom.
FALSE
Describe the UPrep cell phone policy.
Phone must be powered off and left in your locker for the day.
Complete the phrase: If you do not have anything nice to say...
...do not say anything at all.
Name 2 presidents who were in office during the time period we've studied this unit.
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe
- Andrew Jackson
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27
What should you do when you enter the classroom?
What is the 8A hood policy?
Do not have your hood on when you are inside, especially not when you pass into the 8A area.
What might it mean if I tell you to "read the room" or "know when to stop"?
If someone is clearly upset, you can be the bigger person and end the conversation.
Name 2 wars we've covered this unit.
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
Which two continents are entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
Australia and Antarctica.
What is the ideal amount of times for you to leave this class in a week?
Once per week (I might return to enforcing this as a policy if "repeat offenders" continue to ask to leave every single day :) )
In 8th grade, we are the _______ of the building.
LEADERS
What is the "golden rule" of respect?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
What day does Trump become president?
Inauguration Day (Jan. 20, 2025)