1. Hermitage High
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Richmond, VA
Aug u st 24, 2009
Vol u me 1, Issue 1
Ms. Carbaugh’s U.S. & Va. History Class Newsletter
Welcome Back Juniors!
You are now UPPER Classmen & UPPER
Class-Women! Congratulations!
I’m excited about the opportunity to get to
know each one of you, and I’m looking
forward to a HAPPY and PRODUCTIVE
school year!!
A Little About the Teacher
A Message toStudents and Parents: As you can see from my picture above, I
am a dog lover!! These two little ones I
rescued…the one on the left answers to
I will be posting a monthly Newsletter
Maxwell and the little lady on the right
similar to this one keeping everyone up-to-
by Mischa. I am a “Career-Changer”
date on the goings on of our classes. Also,
who survived twelve years in the world
I will be taking the opportunity to recognize
of Corporate America. I am now able to
students for achievements and
pursue my dream of being an Educator
accomplishments they have made during
and can turn my passion for History into
the previous month.
more than a hobby. Also, I am a mother
of two boys and two girls, three of which
Upcoming Events: are now in college. So, I have been in
your shoes very recently as a parent.
Please feel free to contact me with any
Classroom Open House
questions or concerns at
Wednesday Sept. 16th, 4-7pm slcarbaugh@henrico.k12.va.us. The best
time to reach me is from 10:15-11:30 am
(Please email me as soon as possible to set Mon. through Friday.
up an appointment!!!!)
Once again, welcome to 11th grade! Let’s
Principal’s Coffee
work together to make this the best year
Monday Oct. 5th, 9 am
ever!
(To be held in the school library)

2. The YearAt A Glance Class Participation/ Interaction =
10%
Participation in class discussions and
activities is a very important aspect
of the final grade. Interaction with
the instructor and other students
Grading Scale will act as an assessment of
understanding of the material and
demonstrates the level of
A = 93% - 100% achievement over the course of the
semester and academic school year.
B = 85% - 92% Quizzes = 20%
Quizzes will be given at the end of
C = 77% - 84% each chapter and/or at mid-unit. A
majority of these will be announced
in advance, however occasionally a
D = 69% - 76% “pop” quiz may be administered and
most likely will be in the form of an
essay. This allows practice of writing
F = Below 69% skills and the use of higher level
thinking skills required for Standards
of Learning Assessment.
Unit Tests = 40%
At the end of each unit a test will be
administered. These assessments
Reminder to Parents: will be designed using both multiple
choice questions, as well as,
discussion to be answered in essay
form. Students and parents will
Your child will need the following know well in advance the dates of
each test and we will devote class
supplies this year:
time to preparation and
1. Flashdrive (Memory Stick) development of effective study
skills.
2. 3-ring notebook
Homework = 10%
3. Black & White Journal Homework will NOT be assigned
daily. Assignments are due the
4. Yellow Highlighters following class meeting, unless
5. Loose Leaf Paper otherwise instructed. Ten percent
will be deducted each day
6. Black & Blue Pens homework is not received unless due
to an excused absence.
7. #2 Pencils
Short Papers/ Projects = 20%
Students will be responsible for two
projects each semester. Both will
involve writing a 3-5 page paper
upon completion of the project.
Fall Semester:
Project #1 - will involve watching
and/or reading two historical films
or books and writing an essay
comparing and contrasting both
works.
Project #2 - will be a group
assignment. Students will work
together to create a video depicting
a historical event covered earlier in
the semester and present that
information to the class.
“Teach to Learn”