Mrs. Amira Dalia, 8th Grade Social Studies

8th Grade Social Studies

Greetings :-). My name is Amira Dalia and I will be your child's 8th grade Social Studies Teacher.

I have been teaching for 13 years in the North Bergen School District. I have my Bachelor's in History and Political Science and a Master's in Education with a Reading Specialist License.

My daily objectives are a reflection of the curriculum we follow and focus on 21st century skills that's ultimate purpose is to prepare our students for high school, and in turn, college. The enthusiasm my students exhibit is a direct result of their ability to make connections about what they're learning, and consequently, how its entirety has contributed to our globalized world. I look forward to continued success and every students' journey to self-realization.

Parents, please don't ever hesitate to reach me. In order for your child to receive the richest experience with me, parent-teacher communication is a must. You can email me, and I will get back to you within the same day. A concerted effort is necessary to keep your child's well being our priority. Homework is a crucial percentage of their grade.

Grading percentages are proportional: Classwork is 25% Homework is 25%, Quizzes and Exams are 25%, and Participation is 25%

What your child will learn with me this year....

Eras: Reconstruction/Jim Crow, Industrial Age, Gilded Age, Progressive Era, WWI, Roaring 20s, Great Depression, WWII, Post-War Super Power America, 1960s Civil Rights and Vietnam Eras.

Supplies Needed Specifically for my Class...

* A one subject notebook

* One folder

* Pencils and Pens ( I prefer training students in pen)

* Highlighters

Pay it forward......

" A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."- Greek Proverb

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." - John Wooden