Welcome to the 2nd Semester!

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. During this first week in all classes we will review class policies & expectations. Students will take Pre-Tests in all classes and their book assignments will be given out. Mygradebook log-in information will be given out as well. As for specific class information, see below!

U.S. History:- This week we will begin examining the European empires of the Americas & we will see how the British began to dominate the New World as the Spanish began to falter. We will discuss how the English colonies developed on the Atlantic coast of the United States & the major impact this would have on the creation of the United States & the influence of British culture in America.

Street Law:- We will also discuss the importance of laws and the need for law in society. We will examine why we NEED to understand the practical laws that are to be researched and discussed this semester as well as the concept of Justice. As we move into the material, students will examine the goals of the legal system, rights and responsibilities, lawmaking, and the court system in America.

JA 8 Civics:- We will begin by discussing the importance of good citizenship, why we have laws, & where our laws come from. We will discuss the diversity of America & the roots of our Democratic government. We will discuss the influence that English law would have on our democratic republic.