Transcript open house - Kenston Local Schools

OPEN HOUSE
Kenston Middle School
27 August 2015
Welcome Parents!
American History 1607-1877
Mr. Josh Jakacki
18th Year Teaching
Graduated from Crestwood High
College: Hiram
Masters Degree in Education
KMS 7th Grade Head Football Coach
Asst. High School Girl’s Track Coach
Topics:
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Explorers of America
The English Colonies
The American Revolution
The Constitution of the U.S.
Establishing and Expanding the New
Nation
Industrial and Agricultural Growth
The Civil War and Reconstruction
Expectations
VOCABULARY AND MAP SKILLS:
 Vocabulary lists for each chapter. I also will
focus on organizational skills and time
management skills.
 Flip charts or note cards can be used in
place of vocabulary lists. I will not count
quizlet as a study tool (but it’s a great way
to study).
 U.S. geography appropriate to curriculum
time frame with an emphasis on map skills.
Expectations
NOTE TAKING EXPECTATIONS:
Goal:  Independent Note-takers
 Preparation for high school and
college
 They find something that works for
themselves
 All notes will be available online
If they are struggling- have them come see
me!
Expectations
Classroom Journal
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Students will be expected to keep a journal
all year and bring it to class everyday.
Topics will include reflection questions,
current events, making connections from
past history to the history of today and
other general writing questions
FYI’S:
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The option to correct a test/quiz is up to
the teachers’ discretion based on class
performance
It is required that all Ohio 8th graders will
be taught a unit on personal
finance/economics. Topics to be covered
include: personal finance, banking basics,
budgeting, role of taxes etc.
The students will be required to read a nonfiction (ie. a book pertaining to our
American History) more information to
come 
Questions?
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: 440-543-8241
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My website has lots of information!
Looking forward to a great year!!
Thank You For Coming