Mrs. M.

McFadden 8th Grade Civics and Economics Room 200

Phone (757) 850-5230 Planning Period 12:15- 2:00
mmcfadden@hampton.k12.va.us
Teacher Webpage
Please note my teacher webpage is still in my maiden name!
http://www.mkrieg.weebly.com

Course Study I hope you and your family had a great summer! Your 8th grader will be in my
Civics and Economics class this year. This year we will be examining the principles and structures
of American Constitutional Government, the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, the
political process, economic principles and systems, and the role of government in the economy. It
is an exciting curriculum that will engage your child in the classroom. . Please note that textbooks
will not be issued to the students. The books will be used as a resource in the classroom. If you
have concerns about this please call or email me your concerns.

Homework/ Late Assignments All homework assignments and will be posted and recorded in the
students agenda. All assignments are due when the student enters the classroom on the
date assigned. Failure to turn items in on time will result in a zero until the student turns it
in and points will be deducted.

Agenda Agendas will serve as communication between teacher and parent. If a student does not
turn in their homework, a Did Not Turn In Homework stamp will be in their agenda from the
teacher. Discipline problems will also be noted in the agenda, Parent Signature is required on all
communications in the agenda. Please check this communication daily.

Being Prepared for Class If students are to receive the best education they must come to
class prepared. This means students must have their composition notebooks, 2 pencils, 2 pens,
a 12 pack of colored pencils and agenda in class everyday. They must also have their
Chromebook charged and ready to use everyday! If the students fails to come to class prepared
they will face disciplinary action as outlined by JMMS. Students will not be allowed to go to their
lockers to retrieve these items.

Discipline The Jones discipline model will be used as follows: Step One: Warning and a note in
the agenda. Step Two: contact made to the guardian. Step Three: Teacher assigns before school
detention is assigned (7:45 - 8:40) Step Four: A referral to the appropriate administrator note any
serve behavior will be addressed immediately. Tardiness will be handled in the same manner.
Students will only be excused from a tardy with appropriate documentation.

Behavior in the Classroom All students will follow the JMMS honor code and the rules according to
the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook Code of Conduct. Students will also be required to
adhere to the classroom rules that I have posted.

Grading Policy

Class work 35% Homework 10% Test/Project 35% Quiz 20%

All Tests and Quizzes, and Projects will be announced in amply time. Please review the
agenda and all documentation sent home.
Google Classroom
Each of my classes has a Google Classroom assigned to them and you have been invited to join!
Please check your email for an invitation. The Google Classroom allows the student to take their
notes, complete worksheets online, turn in assignments or get missing work. It will also provide
links to a new testing site I will be using called edulastic.com. This website will allows for more
technically enhanced questions and for the student to use their critical thinking skills.

Remind
To sign up for Blue Day Civics and Economics Remind with your cellphone:
Text: @blue8thg to the number 81010

To sign up for White Day Civics And Economics Remind with your cellphone
Text: @9892a4 to the number 81010

Parent Teacher Conferences Please call me at 850-5230 or contact me through email at

mmcfadden@hampton.k12.va.us with any concerns that you may have and I will contact you as
soon as possible. Extra help is always available it is our responsibility (student, parent and
teacher) to make sure our student is successful

Bathroom Breaks Students are expected to go to the bathroom during the four minutes class
change and not during instructional time. If there is a health issue, please send a note to school.

Absenteeism Students are to give the teacher a note for their absence and to collect any work
missed. Students are allowed the amount of days missed plus one day to complete the work
missed. Students may need to schedule extra study sessions either school or during lunchtime to
go over more difficult topics that are missed.

Supply List Students will bring in the following items by next week.

1 3-hole punched spiral notebook; it must have at least 100 pages and fits in their 3-
ring binder
12 Pack of colored pencils (Student will need to bring these to class EVERYDAY!)
Glue sticks for classroom use; please replenish your child supply often.
1 Box of tissues and 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (For classroom use.)
Pens / Pencils / Highlighter