Welcome back to School Eighth Graders!Today is your First Day in Mrs. Watson’s American

History Class!

“Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”

•Benjamin Franklin

Mrs. Brittany Watson8th Grade History Teacher

About Mrs. Watson Graduated From Mississippi College in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Sociology Board Member of the BSU Plus at Mississippi College Studying at Belhaven University to receive a Masters of Education Love learning about

History, Social Science, Biology, New Technology, and Art Favorite books

Harry Potter Series and Pride and Prejudice Hobbies

Cooking, photography, playing sports, shopping, and going to the movies

Mrs. Brittany Watson8th Grade History Teacher

Married to Joshua Watson, a photographer Lives in Brandon, MS Have a brand new baby girl, Rachel Annaliese Watson

Pictures of Rachel

Classroom Oath

Our Goals

• Learn history so you can help prepare for a brighter future• Work together as a team to accomplish goals• Communicate efficiently so we can all learn• Respect each other no matter the situation• Remember that you always can do anything it have the right mind• Stay positive no matter what happens• Speak friendly to each other• Remember to always ask questions

Attendance

• Must be present when name is call on roll in order to marked present

• If I don’t hear “Present” or “here” during roll call you will be marked absences. No excuses.• You are marked tardy when after the bell

rings.• Three tardies equal an absence

• Absences excuses shall be giving to me at the beginning of class and it will be given back

during class.• When absence it is student responsibility to

turn missing assignments.

When I am absent

• Be respectful to substitute or who ever in charge• Complete all work assignments for the day• Follow all rules and procedures• Give you best behavior

The school’s dress code will always

be enforce in this class room.

Grading Scale

Test & Projects = 50 percent of GradeQuizzes = 20 percent of GradeClasswork = 20 percent of GradeHomework =10 percent of Grade

Test+Quizzes+Classwork+Homework= 100 Percent of GradeThere are no makeup or extra credit assignments.

Classroom Preparations• Bring all material to class (ex. Textbook, pencil, notebook

and etc.)• Always study for the upcoming topics before class• Have homework or project ready to turn before class

Beginning and Ending of the Class day

• Beginning of the Class Period• When the Bell Rings everyone must be in their Sits.• Pencil and Material must be at your desk before the bell rings.• Start on the bell ringer when you enter the classroom.• Roll will be call after the bell rings.• Turn in Homework.

• Ending of the Class Period 5 minutes before the bell rings start packing and cleaning up. Wait until I dismiss you to get up from your desk. The bell do not dismiss you. No one leaves until the class is the same way when you entered it.

RULES AND PROCEDURES• Gum chewing, eating, or drinking is

not allowed• Be respectful, do no talk when others

are.• Cheating is not acceptable.• Always be on time for class.• Raise your hand in order to speak.• Only speak when you are call on.• Sharpen all pencils before class.• No cell phones usage during class

time. • No name calling.• Use the restroom before class, only

allowed if it’s an emergency.• Do not disturb or bother student

during work time.• During lecture, do not get up from

your desk. • Keep trash until clean up time.

Punishment

• 1st offense- Verbal Warning• 2nd offense- Detention• 3rd offense- Principal Office with Phone call to Parents• 4th offense- Suspension from school

Remember

Do your best.Ask question.Make friends.

Do not be afraid.WE ALL HAVE A PURSPOSE IN LIFE

Let’s make this an awesome Year!

Mrs. Watson