WELCOME TOUS HISTORY

Mrs. Blackburn

ABOUT ME

Graduate of University of Memphis, 2006

Endorsed to teach English, Social Studies, and

Library Media

10th year teaching

Married for 10 years in March –Shane

2 kids – Ethan and Norah (4 and 7 months)

Love to travel, read, and watch sports

US HISTORY

Post Reconstruction to Present

Critical Thinking Test – no longer just knowing the

dates

Requirement for Graduation

Supplies• Pen/pencil • Notebook with folders or Binder with paper

SYLLABUS

Classroom Rules:• Be nice.

• Respectful…no unkind words to each other or myself

• Tell the truth.• Be honest about where you are in the class, what you

have done, etc.

• Be on time. • I give tardies. 5 tardies per 9 weeks = ISS

• Clean up.• Pick up all trash and materials when you leave the

class. We are guests.

• Work hard.• Do your best work every day. Ask questions when you

don’t understand.

TEACHER WEBSITE

http://www.tatecountyschools.org/

(You will use the website for missed assignments,

notes, reminders, etc.)

CONSEQUENCES

Positive – merits and extra points • Teacher will be open to class suggestions if

appropriate.

Negative – demerits (1st offense), phone calls (2nd

offense or repeat offense), and parent conferences

(3rd offense)

CLASSWORK POLICY

If a student is absent, they are expected to call a

friend or check the website. All handouts given will

be posted on the website. The school handbook

policies regarding classwork and absentees will be

followed.

LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXTRA HELP

Are you having trouble?

• Tutoring will be available to those who ask.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays until 3:30 or 3:45

RETURN SYLLABUS FOR FIRST GRADE

Due by Tuesday, August 11th