• 2017 - 2018 Class Syllabus •
Class Syllabus - Civics
Dear students and parents:
Welcome to 7th Grade Civics. The concepts of this course will be taught using the text book, Florida Civics, Economics and Geography by McGraw-Hill, as well as a variety of primary sources, activities, projects, and audiovisual resources. This book is also accessible on-line as an eBook. My theme for this school year is “It’s My Right to be Responsible.” The following will help you understand more about this course, your teacher and your expectations throughout this school year. Please feel free to ask further questions about anything you are unclear about that is not addressed in this syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The seventh grade social studies curriculum consists of the following content area strands: Civics, Geography, and Economics. The primary content for the course pertains to the principles, functions, and organization of government; the origins of the American political system; the roles, rights, responsibilities of United States citizens; and methods of active participation in our political system. The course is embedded with strong geographic and economic components to support civic education instruction.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Daily attendance is vital to your academic success. You are responsible for seeing your teacher to make up any work you missed while absent. Make-up work must be turned in the next day unless an extreme emergency prevents it.
Throughout the school year you will be required to complete thematic projects. You will receive detailed guidelines for completing each project as they are assigned.
CLASS RULES
To ensure a rewarding experience in social studies this school year, the following guidelines should be adhered to daily.
LATE WORK POLICY
Late work will be accepted as long as it is turned in no later than 5 days after it was originally due. An assignment is considered late if it is not completed by the time the student walks in the door the day that it is due.
For any work turned in late, the student will only be able to receive up to 90% on the assignment. For each day the work is late there will be 10 points deducted from the final grade. After 5 days from the original due date the work will no longer be accepted and will be graded as a ZERO. In the event of extenuating circumstances, a parent email/note is required to document and receive appropriate credit.
GRADING POLICY & SCALE
Classwork – 30%; Assessments – 20%; Projects 15%; Current Events – 25%; Daily Bellwork - 10%
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 & below
Welcome to 7th Grade Civics. The concepts of this course will be taught using the text book, Florida Civics, Economics and Geography by McGraw-Hill, as well as a variety of primary sources, activities, projects, and audiovisual resources. This book is also accessible on-line as an eBook. My theme for this school year is “It’s My Right to be Responsible.” The following will help you understand more about this course, your teacher and your expectations throughout this school year. Please feel free to ask further questions about anything you are unclear about that is not addressed in this syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The seventh grade social studies curriculum consists of the following content area strands: Civics, Geography, and Economics. The primary content for the course pertains to the principles, functions, and organization of government; the origins of the American political system; the roles, rights, responsibilities of United States citizens; and methods of active participation in our political system. The course is embedded with strong geographic and economic components to support civic education instruction.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Daily attendance is vital to your academic success. You are responsible for seeing your teacher to make up any work you missed while absent. Make-up work must be turned in the next day unless an extreme emergency prevents it.
Throughout the school year you will be required to complete thematic projects. You will receive detailed guidelines for completing each project as they are assigned.
CLASS RULES
To ensure a rewarding experience in social studies this school year, the following guidelines should be adhered to daily.
- Be in your seat before the second bell rings.
- Bring your class supplies to school daily.
- Raise your hands before speaking in order to be recognized by the teacher.
- Do not move around the room during instruction, unless given permission
- Cellphones/personal electronic devices are not allowed unless given specific permission
- Use the time between classes for the restroom and/or water; not your class time!
- Homework is a vital part of your grade. Plan on doing all of it. In case of an emergency (that is a real emergency) your parent/guardian must write a brief note/email detailing why assignment was incomplete. No other method of excuse will be accepted.
- There is a late policy, as discussed below, but that will result in a lowered assignment grade
- Disruptive behavior will result in parental contact, detentions, and administrative referral as needed.
- Remain in your seat when the bell rings; the bell does not dismiss you. I do!
LATE WORK POLICY
Late work will be accepted as long as it is turned in no later than 5 days after it was originally due. An assignment is considered late if it is not completed by the time the student walks in the door the day that it is due.
For any work turned in late, the student will only be able to receive up to 90% on the assignment. For each day the work is late there will be 10 points deducted from the final grade. After 5 days from the original due date the work will no longer be accepted and will be graded as a ZERO. In the event of extenuating circumstances, a parent email/note is required to document and receive appropriate credit.
GRADING POLICY & SCALE
Classwork – 30%; Assessments – 20%; Projects 15%; Current Events – 25%; Daily Bellwork - 10%
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 & below
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