Hermitage High
. Stahl’s Classroom Newsletter.",
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 Message toStudents and Parents:
I will be posting a monthly Newsletter
similar to this one keeping everyone up-to-
date on the goings on of our classes. Also,
I will be taking the opportunity to recognize
students for achievements and
accomplishments they have made during
the previous month.
Upcoming Events:
Classroom Open House
Wednesday Sept. 16th, 4-7pm
(Please email me as soon as possible to set
up an appointment!!!!)
Principal’s Coffee
Monday Oct. 5th, 9 am
(to be held in the school library)
School
Richmond, VA
Aug u st 24, 2009
Vol u me 1, Issue 1
A Little About the Teacher
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
Maxwell and the little lady on the right
by Mischa. I am a “Career-Changer”
who survived twelve years in the world
of Corporate America. I am now able to
pursue my dream of being an Educator
and can turn my passion for History into
more than a hobby. Also, I have had the
privilege to help raise four young people,
all of which are now in college. So, I
have been in your shoes very recently as
a parent. Please feel free to contact me
with any questions or concerns at
slcarbaugh@henrico.k12.va.us. The best
time to reach me is from 10:15-11:30 am
Mon. through Friday.
Once again, welcome to 11th grade! Let’s
work together to make this the best year ever!
The Year At A Glance Class Participation/ Interaction =
10%
Participation in class discussions and
activities is a very important aspect
of the final grade. Interaction with
Grading Scale the instructor and other students
will act as an assessment of
understanding of the material and
A = 93% - 100% demonstrates the level of
achievement over the course of the
semester and academic school year..
B = 85% - 92%
Quizzes = 15%
C = 77% - 84% Quizzes will be given at the end of
each chapter and/or at mid-unit. A
majority of these will be announced
D = 69% - 76% in advance, however occasionally a
“pop” quiz may be administered and
most likely will be in the form of an
F = Below 69% essay. This allows practice of writing
skills and the use of higher level
thinking skills required for Standards
of Learning Assessment.

Unit Tests = 40%

Reminder to Parents:
Your child will need the following
supplies this year:
1. Flashdrive (Memory Stick)
2. 3-ring notebook
3. Black & White Journal
4. Yellow Highlighters
5. Loose Leaf Paper
6. Black & Blue Pens
7. #2 Pencils
At the end of each unit a test will be
administered. These assessments
will be designed using both multiple
choice questions, as well as,
discussion to be answered in essay
form. Students and parents will
know well in advance the dates of
each test and we will devote class
time to preparation and
development of effective study
skills.
Homework = 10%
Homework will NOT be assigned
daily. Assignments are due the
following class meeting, unless
otherwise instructed. Ten percent
will be deducted each day homework
is not received unless due to an
excused absence.
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”
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