Syllabus and Class Procedures
Syllabus
Course Description and Objectives
Seventh Grade Social Studies will emphasize American history from the Civil War through the Great Depression. We will study the impact of the Industrial Revolution and imperialism on world events. Throughout the coming months, we will focus on geography and economics as it pertains to these events. It is my goal to assist students in acquiring and using the basic tools of historical research, so that they may learn to frame and answer questions by historical study. Students will also learn to analyze and evaluate historical materials which offer varied perspectives.
Text Creating America, McDougal Littell, 2007
Course Schedule (subject to change)
1st Quarter Pre-Civil War through Civil War
2nd Quarter Reconstruction, Immigration and Industrialization
3rd Quarter WWI and Imperialism
4th Quarter Great Depression through Pearl Harbor
Supplies*
Each student is requested to bring their ISN, a blue or black pen, a pencil, glue, colored pencils, and a highlighter every day.
Grading Scale: Grading Criteria (assignments are weighted as follows):
A = 90-100 % Tests, ISNs, Projects = 70% of total grade
B = 80-89 % Homework and Quizzes = 30% of total grade
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
* Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplemental items, which you may supply at your own discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school.
Seventh Grade Social Studies will emphasize American history from the Civil War through the Great Depression. We will study the impact of the Industrial Revolution and imperialism on world events. Throughout the coming months, we will focus on geography and economics as it pertains to these events. It is my goal to assist students in acquiring and using the basic tools of historical research, so that they may learn to frame and answer questions by historical study. Students will also learn to analyze and evaluate historical materials which offer varied perspectives.
Text Creating America, McDougal Littell, 2007
Course Schedule (subject to change)
1st Quarter Pre-Civil War through Civil War
2nd Quarter Reconstruction, Immigration and Industrialization
3rd Quarter WWI and Imperialism
4th Quarter Great Depression through Pearl Harbor
Supplies*
Each student is requested to bring their ISN, a blue or black pen, a pencil, glue, colored pencils, and a highlighter every day.
Grading Scale: Grading Criteria (assignments are weighted as follows):
A = 90-100 % Tests, ISNs, Projects = 70% of total grade
B = 80-89 % Homework and Quizzes = 30% of total grade
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
* Arizona law requires that public schools provide supplies required for academic success. This list represents optional, supplemental items, which you may supply at your own discretion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school.
Class Procedures
1. Beginning the hour -You must line up outside of the classroom door. The teacher will allow students in when all are quiet.
2. Supplies –All students will need a pen, pencil, glue, colored pencils, and highlighter everyday. These supplies are also available in the classroom, but must be returned at the end of each class period.
3. Seating -Seating is assigned by the teacher. At times, students will be asked to move for paired or group work.
4. Text Books -Classroom text books are to be used in class only. You may check out a copy of the text from the library if needed.
5. Notebooks -You are to keep an interactive student notebook (ISN) just for Social Studies. Bring this notebook every day.
6. Folders -You may choose to keep a pocket folder just for Social Studies. Bring this folder every day.
7. Homework and Projects -Assignments are not given on a daily basis. Most assignments will be glued into the ISN and checked on test days.
8. Missed assignments - If you are absent, pick up missed assignments from the Absent bin. You have as many days that you were absent to turn in missed assignments.
9. Restroom -You are expected to use the time in between class periods to use the restroom. For emergencies, you may be signed out of class by the teacher using your agenda; sign out on the clipboard hanging on the wall by the door and sign back in when you return.
10. Teacher’s desk -Do not touch the teacher’s desk or go inside any file cabinets.
11. Ending the hour -You are dismissed from your seats when the teacher indicates that you are dismissed. You may not get up before the bell and wait by the door.
12. Discipline -Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific rules pertaining to proper school behavior. School infractions will be dealt with according to those rules.
13. Expectations -In the classroom, in order to ensure every student’s success, you are expected to follow the “6 Ps”: be Prompt, be Prepared, Participate, Produce, be Polite and have a Positive Mental Attitude.
2. Supplies –All students will need a pen, pencil, glue, colored pencils, and highlighter everyday. These supplies are also available in the classroom, but must be returned at the end of each class period.
3. Seating -Seating is assigned by the teacher. At times, students will be asked to move for paired or group work.
4. Text Books -Classroom text books are to be used in class only. You may check out a copy of the text from the library if needed.
5. Notebooks -You are to keep an interactive student notebook (ISN) just for Social Studies. Bring this notebook every day.
6. Folders -You may choose to keep a pocket folder just for Social Studies. Bring this folder every day.
7. Homework and Projects -Assignments are not given on a daily basis. Most assignments will be glued into the ISN and checked on test days.
8. Missed assignments - If you are absent, pick up missed assignments from the Absent bin. You have as many days that you were absent to turn in missed assignments.
9. Restroom -You are expected to use the time in between class periods to use the restroom. For emergencies, you may be signed out of class by the teacher using your agenda; sign out on the clipboard hanging on the wall by the door and sign back in when you return.
10. Teacher’s desk -Do not touch the teacher’s desk or go inside any file cabinets.
11. Ending the hour -You are dismissed from your seats when the teacher indicates that you are dismissed. You may not get up before the bell and wait by the door.
12. Discipline -Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific rules pertaining to proper school behavior. School infractions will be dealt with according to those rules.
13. Expectations -In the classroom, in order to ensure every student’s success, you are expected to follow the “6 Ps”: be Prompt, be Prepared, Participate, Produce, be Polite and have a Positive Mental Attitude.