7Th Grade Social Studies Information Sheet

Teacher: Matthew McLean website: http://matthewmclean.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ Content: Make-Up Work: This course will develop logical Make-up work is available for thinking and problem solving skills. excused absences only. There is no It includes the continuation of basic make-up for unexcused absences or geography concepts such as location, suspensions. To receive credit, late climate, government and movement. assignments must have the following It also covers exploration, discovery, information on the paper: Name, revolutions, and global events. Period, Date, Assignment Title.

Materials Required: Grading: You must bring a pencil/pen, 5 subject Academic – Grade is based on a spiral notebook, agenda, and cumulative point total determined by homework to class every day. homework, class work, quizzes and Colored pencils, scissors, and glue tests. sticks are useful for daily use. . The Grading Scale is: Only items necessary for this class may 100 to 93% A be on your desktop. I will confiscate 92 to 85% B any items distracting you from your 84 to 77% C study in social studies. 76 to 70% D 69 – Below F Assignments and Homework: Assignments and homework will be Work Habits – Grade is based checked for completion on a daily basis. entirely on effort and is determined Late homework and assignments will by the amount of assigned work receive less credit after its due date. completed and turned in. Doing homework daily is critical to success in this course. Class Rules: 1. BE PUNCTUAL ~ Be in your Test and Quizzes: assigned seat ready to work when Tests and quizzes will be given periodically bell rings. after and during each unit. Projects and 2. BE COURTEOUS ~ Be kind to assignments will be given as well. Tests classmates in speech and actions. and quizzes will make up 45% of your Show respect for others and keep overall grade. your behavior under control. Do not expect any multiple choice tests or 3. BE RESPONSIBLE ~ Follow quizzes. directions and complete Attendance: assignments carefully. Do your Regular attendance and consistent study are best work every day! two factors that contribute greatly to success in school. Attendance is expected, however, if you must miss a class, you are required to make up all missed assignments.