The goal of Houghton Mifflin Social Studies is the development of literate citizen-individuals with the knowledge, skills, and civic values they need to become active and reflective participants in the world of the twenty-first century.  This program weaves together knowledge, skills, and citizenship to form an integrated program.  This curriculum is designed to help me captivate, develop, question, and stretch my students.

In the eighth grade, students will explore American history from the Civil War to events of the twentieth century.  Our investigation of history will be enhanced by the study of geography, economics, current events, and political cartoons.

A detailed description of the grading policy was handed out to your child on the first day of class.  Thank you for reading and signing this form.  The grading policy remains in your child’s Social Studies binder, and is available for further review.