Mr. Karalewich's 8th Grade Social Studies

Hello parents, guardians and MMMS students:

Welcome to Mr. K's 8th grade social studies homepage. In order to have a successful school year and experience in our classroom, please review the information and guidelines on my page. Classwork and homework will be assigned in class with instructions and extra copies found on Google Classroom. The stream on Google Classroom will be kept as clutter-free as possible in order to maintain an easy viewing experience for everyone. Additionally, please keep up-to-date on the Genesis Parent Portal for all missed assignments.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected]

All assignments will have a due date, but students may submit work late in order to receive credit. My class grading policy is as follows:

Independent Practice	5%	- Homework is graded on a 2 point scale. - One point is deducted for late homework
Assessments	45%	Assessments will be announced and graded out of 100 points.
Applications	35%	Assignments could be pop quizzes, group projects, graded “Do Now’s,” assigned projects, “Exit Tickets,” or graded classwork.
CA	10%	One district-wide common assessment will be assigned at the end of each of the four marking periods.
Online Programs (Achieve 3000)	5%	Achieve3000 articles and activities will be completed throughout each marking period (in school, on a 16 point scale).

About Mr. K:

This is my first year as a classroom teacher, but I have coached high school sports for 12 years before I obtained my Masters in Teaching from Rowan University in May 2026. Before finishing my graduate program, I worked as an editor in the field of journalism for 10 years. I also graduated in 2016 with a dual bachelors in History and Journalism & Media Studies from Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

In addition to teaching 8th grade social studies, I will be coaching Marlboro Memorial Middle School's baseball team in the spring. More info to come with that as the spring approaches.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking my two dogs, Chicken and Roux at the beach or on hikes. I have also traveled to 45 out of 50 states, with plans to go to Alaska and Hawaii in the near future...Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska can wait. Traveling has allowed me to understand different cultures throughout our country, while appreciating what makes each area and landmark unique.

My goal for the school year and my classroom is to make the space a welcoming environment for all learners. With an environment based on a foundation of respect, I believe the function of collaboration, conversation and inquiry can thrive for our 8th grade students. I will not allow disrespect or harassment, intimidation and bullying.