Social Studies – Grade 7



United States History

MRS. MARTIN LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY ROOM 410

BREAKING NEWS!!

8th Graders Ecstatic About the New School Year!

ST. JOHNS - Students at LPA are thrilled about getting back to school, especially 8th graders in Mrs. Martin’s U.S.

History class. U.S. History is a fun and exciting course that covers the history of our great nation from early

exploration and settlement through the period following the Civil War known as Reconstruction. At the completion

of this course students will be able to chart the territorial growth of the United States, discuss roles of key

individuals, examine political controversies, cite examples of the relationship that exists between past and presents

events, and understand the impact of technology on the development of American Society.

Studies Show Students Who Bring EXTRA! EXTRA!

Supplies to Class Everyday Read All About It!

Achieve Greatness BINDER in America: History of Our Nation

While backpacks are not permitted, PAPER

students bring drawstring bag with PENCILS & PENS This textbook will be issued to

all of the required supplies each day. PLANNER every student. It will be kept at

COLORED PENCILS home for taking high quality

Students relieved to learn the history GLUE STICKS Cornell Notes and is the student’s

textbook stays at home. INDEX CARDS responsibility to maintain. $$$

On-line version is available @ _____________

RESEARCHERS PREDICT SHOCKING CLASS

RISING TEST SCORES EXPECTATIONS

STUDENTS VOW TO DO THEIR DUTY

District Exams = This year it is expected that

10% of semester grade students will do very well Be Prepared Be Kind

if they work hard and Work Hard Smile

turn in all completed Be Creative Be On Time

CLASSWORK assignments. Share Do Your Best

TESTS Late work will be Stay on Task Clean Up

PROJECTS HOMEWORK accepted, but 10% Listen Be Caring

DBQ ESSAY will be deducted for Help Others Motivate

each school day. Be Fair Speak Softly

Classwork includes: Think Be Engaged

Warm Ups, Lesson Notes, Be Safe Pay Attention

Analyzing Documents, Quizzes, Achieve Make Corrections

Teamwork, Academic Games, etc. Get Along Have Fun

NOTE: The lowest grade that will be entered into the gradebook for any submitted assignment or assessment will be 50%.

IN OTHER RELATED NEWS

BINDER TABS

Class Code ____________________

TEXT@ ______________________

alexandra.martin@stjohns.k12.fl.us

904.547.7900

|Quarter 1: |Quarter 2: |Quarter 3: |Quarter 4: |

|European Explorers |American Revolution |Jacksonian Democracy|North and South |

|Colonization |Constitution |Age of Reform |The Nation Divided |

|Life in the Colonies|A New Nation |Westward Expansion |The Civil War |

|Road to Revolution |Jefferson Era | |Reconstruction |

Please review all information. Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. The best way to contact me is through e-mail. I will respond within 48 hours. Please sign below indicating that you have discussed our classroom rules and procedures and return this form.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date

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FACs: What Happens When…

I have work to turn in?

ALL assignments and other materials go directly into the blue DROPBOX on Mrs. Martin’s desk.

I didn’t put my name on my work?

It will end up in the NO NAME file. Resubmit in the DROPBOX for credit.

I missed class?

First, don’t panic. There are lots of dates and people and events and places to learn about. Missing class is highly discouraged. Assignments for the week are posted on the board, so students with planned absences should log assignments in the planner. Updates and information are also posted on Edmodo or Remind.

For excused absences, assignments may be turned in no later than the number of days missed.

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK. SEE MRS. MARTIN!

Remember 1 Block = 2 Classes

I have a problem with a grade?

If you have a concern, please see me immediately. I will fix any errors with the graded work. No extra credit is permitted.

I need to contact you?

Use the contact information on this page. I check email in the mornings, but will get back a.s.a.p.

I have to use the restroom?

Because the lessons are so exciting students never want to leave, but if there is an urgent situation, students present completed planners to Mrs. Martin for signature.

I don’t feel well?

Students who are under the weather should complete the CLINIC PASS at the Student Center.

I need to retake a test?

Low scores on tests are hard on a grade. Tests may be retaken for a maximum score of 70%. Just grab a Retake Contract and schedule with Mrs. Martin. There will be additional work to complete to help improve the score.

I chew gum at school?

REFERRAL!

I have my phone out in the building?

Phones will be confiscated and given to the dean.

I wear something inappropriate?

A trip to the office for confirmation.

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