Teacher Information

Jason Miller
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5537
E-mail Address: jmiller@tmms.ajusd.org
Planning Period: 3rd hour
Subject Taught: Social Studies
Grade Taught: 8th



Class Description


This class will help students understand the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship, with emphasis on the Constitution and government at local, state, and national levels. Geography and global economics will be a major focus throughout the year as well.



Classroom Management



Classroom Rules

     *   Respect the teacher's right to teach.
     *   Respect other’s right to learn.
     *   Come prepared to succeed.
     *   Always Be Working (A.B.W.).
     *   Be polite, friendly, and cooperative.


Class Materials

     *   Pencil and eraser
     *   Notebook paper
     *   Textbook
     *   Stamp sheet and agenda


Homework Policy

Work must be completed on time. Any missed work due to an absence will be made up during the next class. Students will be given two days to make the work up.



Classroom Procedures

Students enter the classroom, pick up a mindset (mini-assignment) from the teacher's desk, and quietly begin working. The teacher takes attendance, stamps stamp sheets, then introduces the day's objective(s). Students will practice and review the objective(s), and be assessed for mastery.r>

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Special Announcements

2007-2008
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