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