Mickey Lelands College Preparatory Academy for Young Men

ACHIEVEMENT - EXCELLENCE - DISTINCTION - COMMITMENT - DEDICATION - LEADERSHIP

SYLLABUS
Course
Grade 8th
Title
U. S. History to 1877
Room 205

Instructor
Name
Mr. Erin McNairy
Email
emcnairy@houstonisd.org
website
mrmcnairy.com

The Class
In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through
Reconstruction. Students will evaluate how economic, social, and political characteristics shaped key
events in our nations history.

Course Expectations
I would like to welcome you and your child to OUR history class. I look forward to working with you and
leading both you and your child through a successful year of fun and learning. I dedicate myself to the
academic achievement of all my students. Therefore, I have placed high expectations for your child and
expect 100% Success and Nothing Less from them every day.
To acquire this knowledge and develop these understandings, students will read and write every week.
Students are expected to complete all assignments, homework, quizzes, exams, and projects. Students
grade in this course will depend not only on submitted assignments, but also on steadfast attendance and
active participation in all classroom activities. In addition, mastery of U.S. History concepts will be assessed
through a series of unit exams throughout the school year.

Grading Scale
Retest Policy

Students can retake a test if they

are not satisfied with their grade.

The Test will be oral or written

administration.

Retakes will be before or after

school.

Classroom Norms
Norms are consistent and efficient
patterns of behavior that make the
classroom a safe and productive
learning environment.
Arrive to class on time being
prepared with the needed supplies.
Respect the Learning Environment,
Teacher, Peers and Classroom

Grade
Numeric Range
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
75-79%
D
70-74%
F
69 - Below
Exams/Projects 50%
Quizzes 25%
Daily Work/Participation 20%
Homework- 5%

Grades will be posted on Grade Speed. Students and

parents have access to Grade Speed through the HISD
website.
Check for missing work.

Property.

Arrive ready to Learn and Work.

Corrective Action

Verbal Redirection
Teacher Administered Consequence
Student Conference with Teacher and/or 8th Grade Team
Parent Contact with Teacher and/or 8th Grade Team
Office Referral

Disclaimer: Mr. McNairy reserves the right to be creative in disciplining students in order to minimize
disruptions and maximize learning. Also, steps are determined by severity of offense.
Technology Policy
Technology is upon us and here to stay and we are a Power Up campus.
Laptops can and will be used in class only at teacher discretion. Laptops must be off and put away
as directed by teacher
Laptops are to be used solely for educational purposes. Any unauthorized usage will result first in
warning, then confiscation of Laptop and parent contact.
Laptop Misuse: Unauthorized video and audio recording, unauthorized photos, messaging, video
games, and unauthorized sites.
Classroom Motto
Our Motto is a mindset that my students must have in my class and I hope they will live by in their
everyday life:
100% Success and Nothing Less
Supply List
Required Due by Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Mead composition books
Required Due by September 6, 2016
2 Folders with Pockets and Brackets
2 Glue Sticks
1 pack of 3 x 5 lined index cards
1 pack of masking tape
1 pack of 3x5 lined index cards (Total 100
Cards)
Crayola Color Pencils (2nd & 3rd Periods)
Crayola Markers (4th Period )
Post It Files Tab Size 1x1/2 (6th Period)

Daily for Class

Pen Blue or Black
Pencil
Home (Used to finish incomplete class work)
Color pencils
Glue Sticks