Mr. Craig English Social Studies Teacher

About Me

BS in History – Ball State University

Masters in K-8 Education – Arizona State University

Married for 6 years to a 1st grade teacher (I don’t know how she does it.)

Topics Studied This Year Integrated social studies curriculum provides an overview of

high school courses to be taken. To view the complete set of 8th grade social studies standards,

go to the district website under: Programs and Departments

Curriculum and Instruction

Topics by Semester Semester One

American Revolution, New Nation, Constitution, Structure of Government, Economics, Geography

Semester Two Review of World War One, World War Two and Holocaust, 20th

Century Genocides, Cold War, Modern Social Issues, Terrorism

Approach to TeachingEssential Question: How many parents remember hating history because you read

straight from text books, chapter-by-chapter, answering the section review at the end of

each reading?Engagement Philosophy

To make learning history fun!!!Webquests

Guest SpeakersJigsaw ReadingsShout Out NotesLearning Stations

Mind MappingStory Boarding

Typical Day in Class ObjectiveWarm Up/Make Agenda EntriesClassroom Activities and AssignmentsHomework

Expect approximately 3 times per weekText books available for check out if needed.Check agendas for class work and

homework.

Grading Standard Grading Scale

90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 59-lower = F

Check Grades Online in Infinite Campus (IC) IC Passwords were distributed during the 1st Week of School. IC updated every other day with missing work Hints for checking IC

“Zeros” or “m” = missing assignments and count against student average

Blank spaces or “X” do not count against students.

Individual Grade Checks Sent Home Every 2-3 Weeks Please sign and return Look for graded papers sent home with students.

8D Alaska AvalancheJoanna Athey: Athey.Joanna@cusd80.com

(AVID Elective and Inclusion Specialist)

Robin Flyte: flyte.robin@cusd80.com (Science)

Megan Jeffers: jeffers.megan@cusd80.com (Math)

Beth Krohmer: krohmer.elizabeth@cusd80.com (Language Arts)

Craig English: english.craig@cusd80.com (Social Studies)

Team GoalsWe set high standards for our 8th grade students

because it is our job to prepare them for high school.

Our team motto is "student responsibility breeds success."

We are here to support and teach, but ultimately, we feel strongly that they are responsible for their academic success. If a student feels in control of his/her academic destiny, the more successful he/she will be in 8th grade and high school.

We encourage students to be their own self-advocates and speak up when they need help or clarification.

Behavioral ExpectationsStudents are expected to assist in

maintaining a classroom environment that is conductive to learning.

Disruptive behavior in the classroom may be classified as anything that disturbs the teacher or other students during the class period.

Listed below are a few examples of disruptive behavior that are prohibited in the classroom:

• Cellular phones and Electronic Devices• Challenges to teachers authority• Eating or drinking in the classroom• Excessive tardiness• Making offensive remarks• Classroom conversation not relevant to class discussion• Sleeping

Consequences1st Incident- The instructor will immediately

give the student a Ticket/Slip for them to have signed by a parent/guardian and returned.

2nd Incident- Instructor will issue a CARE form to the student and they will be sent to the CARE room to reflect on actions. (Parents will be notified)

For offences that were not listed current SJHS disciplinary procedures will be enforced.

Tutor Times8D Tutoring scheduleAthey : Tues. AM front officeFlyte: Fri. 8:15 am rm 61 Jeffers: Mon./Thur. AM Rm 54(P.M. by appt. only)Krohmer: Wed 8:15 am Rm 55English: fri. 8:15 am Rm 53*AM Tutoring times begin at 8:15 unless otherwise stated*Additional appointment times can be secured by contacting individual teachers

Questions?