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Welcome to 7th Grade U.S. History!

Ms. Chamblin, Room B-4

2011-2012

Email: laura.chamblin@

Website: Stone Hill MS

Click on “Staff” and then “Chamblin, Laura”

Classroom Rules and Procedures: “What is expected in the Classroom”

All methods of instruction will focus on student acquisition of the following skills:

• Realizing that READING is homework

• Knowledge of U.S. Geography

• Knowledge of post-1865 U.S. History

• Increasing note taking skills

• Reading and analyzing more demanding material

• Becoming comfortable with primary source documents

• Knowing how to research

• Developing "a sense of history"

• Learning the basics of analytical essay writing

• Thinking and learning chronologically

• Learning the logic of cause and effect

• Developing intelligent discussion/oral presentation skills

• Learning to read and follow directions

• Taking timed tests and writing word-limited essays

Learning Environment:

• This is a rigorous introduction to post-1865 U.S. History. You are expected to be actively involved in the class and to stay caught up with your reading and other assignments.

• Always show proper courtesy and respect for yourself, classmates, and teacher.

• Be on time, have your supplies and be in your seat working on the daily warm-up when the bell rings.

• Ask questions and share your ideas with the class--we all learn from each other.

• 3 bathroom passes per quarter

Textbook:

ONLINE Text: The American Journey by Appleby, Brinkley, McPherson (Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2003)



Type in the following username and password:

User Name: AJ03

Password: trEJAyey5x

Necessary Classroom Materials:

• A 2.5-3 inch three-ring binder with pockets, 5 dividers and notebook paper. Students must maintain an orderly notebook. Failure to do so will result in poor success as notes and materials are necessary for tests and other assignments.

• 1 composition notebook

• Pocket folder (for team)

• Packets of markers, colored pencils, scissors and 3 glue sticks to use on projects.

• Tissues (greatly appreciated)

Grading and Assessment:

HOMEWORK:

• Homework will be assigned on a regular basis to enhance the lesson.

• All work must be handed in ON TIME!!!

• Late work will be held to a higher standard and not accepted after the week it was due

PROJECTS:

• All project assignments are to be turned in on the specified date.

• There will be a 10% grade penalty for every class the project is not turned in.

TESTS:

• Review power points will be posted on my webpage.

• A review sheet will be assigned and reviewed to help with test preparation.

RETAKE POLICY:

Reinforcement of Concepts:

• Students who attain an 80-89% on a test will create a content product as specified by the teacher in preparation for a retest on the material. The retest format will be short answer and/or essay.

The higher grade will be chosen as the final Test Grade, not to exceed 90%.

• Students who attain a 70%-79% on a test will make test corrections in preparation for retesting on the material. The higher grade will be chosen as the final Test Grade, not to exceed 90%.

Tutoring with the Teacher:

• Students who attain below a 69% on a test will be re-taught by the teacher during resource or after school. A revised test will be given once the student has mastered the missed material. The higher grade will be chosen as the final Test Grade, not to exceed 90%

MAKE-UP WORK

• Students are responsible for obtaining all missed work, including notes, homework, and assessments for each class they have missed.

• Upon return to school, students are expected to check the class make-up folder for any missed assignments. You may also check the class web site.

• Pre-assigned work will not receive an extension

QUARTER GRADE:

• Summative Category 90% Includes Tests (60%) and Essays/Projects (30%)

• Formative Category 10% Includes Homework and Class work

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