Download 7th Grade Social Studies Course Syllabus for 2oo8-2oo9

7th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Roy
email: [email protected]
Website: www.rcsdk8.org (Buljan/Staff/Jackie Roy)
Welcome to 7th grade social studies. It’s going to be a great year! I love teaching world history and
am excited to share that love and interest with my students. This syllabus will outline the units of study
for the year, my classroom expectations, and information that will help to make you successful in this
class. Please ask questions and see me for help as needed.
Curriculum:
The content of this class is determined by the California State Content Standards for seventh grade.
Listed below are the major units that will be assessed this year.
The Fall of Rome
The Middle Ages in Europe
The Middle East
West Africa
China
Japan
The Americas
The Renaissance
The Reformation
The Scientific Revolution
Exploration
Textbook:
World History: Medieval to Early Modern Times is used as the foundation for class learning. We will
also be using primary sources as well as historical fiction, current events and multimedia images to
explore World History.
Course Policies and Grading:
PROCEDURES:
Always bring required supplies with you daily - pencil, pen, Interactive Notebook, colored pencils,
highlighters.
GRADING:
Student letter grades are based on the Roseville City School District grading policy of 90% summative
and 10% formative.
TARDY POLICY:
If you enter class after the bell rings, you are considered tardy. The school tardy policy will be
enforced.
ABSENCES:
Homework is due the next day unless otherwise specified. If you are absent on the day that
something is due, you will be required to turn it in on the day that you return. If you are absent and
miss receiving an assignment, please see my website for homework. Please see me regarding any
extended absences. If you know in advance you will be absent please request your work in advance.
HOMEWORK:
Homework will be assigned periodically in this class. Most will be during the week. Papers must
contain the correct heading (Name, Date, Class Period). Late work will be accepted. However you will
lose points for each day it is late.
PLANNERS:
You will be required to write down the daily classroom work and homework on your class calendar.
ORGANIZATION:
Organization is very important in this class. You are required to keep an interactive notebook for this
class.
ASSESSMENTS:
You will complete assessments during each unit of study. Assessments may take the forms of a test,
quiz, written assignment or culminating project. Assessments for each unit will be based on state
standards. Students who score below 75% may have the opportunity to re-take an assessment.
Retakes must be discussed with me and retake requirements must be met.
PARTICIPATION:
Students are expected to be an active participant in class. You should be actively involved in class
discussions, group assignments, partner work and role-plays.
MAJOR PROJECTS: Throughout the year, you will be assigned various projects. These projects are
generally assigned over a long period of time and might require weekend work. Assignments
considered “major” include unit projects, art projects, research papers, and multi-media presentations.
Class Expectations:
In conjunction with the student responsibilities outlined in the Buljan Middle School handbook, I have
expectations for classroom conduct. These are in place to ensure all students have the educational
opportunities they deserve. Students will:
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Come to class with a positive attitude, ready to learn and participate.
Be in your seat when the bell rings with your required materials out.
Be courteous, respectful and helpful to others.
Listen to the teacher and follow directions.
Remain in your seat unless otherwise directed.
Be on task at all times.
Wait until your teacher directs you before packing up to leave the classroom.
Supplies:
Students are expected to have the following supplies with them at all times.
Spiral Notebook – must be 9” x 11” size
College ruled paper
Blue or black pens
Pencils
Red pens for correcting
Highlighters (at least two different colors)
Colored pencils
Please sign to indicate you have read the syllabus and understand the class
expectations. Please return the signed syllabus by Monday, August 25.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature