• Timothy Cavanagh 

    tcavanagh@peekskillshools.org (914) 737- 0201 ext. 3625

     Social Studies Teacher PACE Program

    Welcome!!!!

    My name is Mr. Cavanagh and I am proud to be in my third year teaching at Peekskill High School as the PACE Program Social Studies teacher. I am excited to make connections with my students as well as sharing my knowledge of history to engage students to reach academic success and enjoy my classes. I am available every day from 2:46 until 3:00 for call back. Students are encouraged to meet with me with any concerns or for extra help. I will also be at the Elton Brand Academy to provide extra help every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30. Let's have a great school year!!

    This year I will be gladly teaching:

    Global Studies I- Grade 9

    Global Studies I- Grade 10

    Global Studies II Grade 11

    Economics and Participation In Government Grades 11 & 12

    Mr. Cavanagh's Schedule

    Period 2- Study Skills

    Period 3- Global II- Google Classroom Code = xpqjnkl

    Period 5- Participation in Government - Google Classroom Code =

    Period 7- Global I - Google Classroom Code = a2acpdo

    Period 8 -Global II - Google Classroom Code = xpqjnkl

    Call Back 2:46- 3:00 (Please visit)

     All major assignments and homework will be on google classroom.

    https//classroom.google.com

    All grades will be posted on Infinite Campus. It is reccommended for you to have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account in order to monitor your son/daughter's progress.

    Grading Policy and Homework Rationale

     

    Course

    Quizzes

    Classwork/Homework

    Test / Projects / Writing Pieces

    Class Participation (based off PBIS point system)

    PACE 9-12

    15%

    20%

    30%

    35%

    ** PACE classes use different grading categories/percentages but all classes are aligned within the PACE program. It is necessary for all PACE classes to have the same grading categories/percentages in order for the PBIS points/ticket system to work effectively. 

     

    • Homework should demonstrate that it was completed with care and accuracy.

    • Homework should be completed to the best of each student’s ability.

    • Homework should be returned to school on time.

    • Homework will be graded based on completion and correct responses.

    Below are you can view the course Syllabus for each class.

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