United States History and Government
Welcome to Mrs. Gioia's 8th Grade U.S. History website at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Valparaiso, Indiana. Here you will find classroom materials, PowerPoint presentations, maps and research links presented in class.
Access the Assignment Blog for each day's activities and assignments.
Textbook Access Link
American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction
Reminder Username: ID#@vcs-in Password: vikings
Late Work Policy
Semester I--Late work will be accepted for half credit up to the time of the test or assessment that concludes the unit.
Semester II--Late work (due on Monday through Thursday) will be accepted for half credit in the week that it is due, unless the student has an excused absence. Work due on Friday will be accepted for half credit in the following week. When a student has an excused absence, late work will be accepted according to the school policy stated in the BFMS Handbook.
Whether for credit or not, all homework must be turned in to earn extra credit.
If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Gioia via email at [email protected].
Access the Assignment Blog for each day's activities and assignments.
Textbook Access Link
American History: Beginnings Through Reconstruction
Reminder Username: ID#@vcs-in Password: vikings
Late Work Policy
Semester I--Late work will be accepted for half credit up to the time of the test or assessment that concludes the unit.
Semester II--Late work (due on Monday through Thursday) will be accepted for half credit in the week that it is due, unless the student has an excused absence. Work due on Friday will be accepted for half credit in the following week. When a student has an excused absence, late work will be accepted according to the school policy stated in the BFMS Handbook.
Whether for credit or not, all homework must be turned in to earn extra credit.
If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Gioia via email at [email protected].