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7th Grade Social Studies: Asia and Africa Mr. Rhoades 2009-2010 Anticipated Schedule: Student Expectations: 1) Students will only be issued books except for homework or if requested by parents. This greatly reduces lost and damage to books. The replacement fee for a book is $44.95 and for a CD is $49.50. 2) If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to collect missing assignments. All daily work due during an absence must be completed within three days of returning. Work assigned prior to a student’s absence must be turned in no later than one day after his/her return. All tests, quizzes, and in-class projects must be completed within five days of student return or each assignment can only be scored as a re-take opportunity with a maximum score of 80%. (**see next page**) 3) Each student is expected to keep an organized binder or notebook for the class. A Table of Contents will be provided for each unit and students should make time throughout the week to update the binder or notebook. At the completion of each unit, the binder or notebook will be checked for thorough completion and graded. Parents are expected to provide the binder unless otherwise arranged with the teacher. 4) Students will be issued an agenda and must bring it with them to class daily. ************* 5) Students are expected to have a pen/pencil and writing paper every day. Most of the other supplies will be supplied. Students and parents should expect to achieve great things. If the student shows up for class, does their work, studies for tests, behaves, and participates in class, they should do well. We want them to do well! Grading Scale: A = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-75 D = 74-70 F = 69 and below Student Assessment: Formative Assessments: 30% (Examples are quizzes, daily projects, group presentations) Homework/Classwork: 20% (Grade based upon accuracy and thorough completion) Participation: 10% (Grade based upon completion of assignment) ** To assist students in learning the standards required for this course, each will be given the opportunity to re-do formative assessments when a student scores less than an 80%. The maximum re-take score allowed will be an 80%. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the teacher for additional help and to schedule a re-take. Retakes are given during class or during homeroom. Students must schedule a time before class and will not be allowed to retest during the ninth week of any nine-week grading period. Retakes are only allowed during the current grading period. Once nine-week grades have been submitted, an assignment retake is no longer possible.* Class Information: Class Blog : (updated regularly) Please access through staff page on Griffin Teacher Contacts: Roy Email: Roy.Rhoades@cobbk12.org Voicemail and Homework Hotline # 678-842-6917 Ext 7943 This syllabus is subject to change. (Revised 8/10/09) Parent Signature and Date ____________________________________________________ Summative Assessments: 40% (Examples are tests and projects)
Rhoades Classroom Expectations:1. Be in your assigned seat and prepared to work on time.2. Have your required supplies before coming into the classroom.3. Raise your hand and request permission before you leave your seat.4. Listen carefully and silently when the teacher is talking.5. Do your own work independently unless you are given directions to work with a classmate.6. Keep your desk and surrounding area clean.7. Treat every person with respect at all times.8. Accept responsibility for your actions.9. Use soft voices in the classroom, especially during activity time. Remember that you are involved in a learning community.
- Verbal Praise 4. Homework/Class work Passes
- PAWS Passes 5. Peer Tutoring Opportunitie
- Class Privileges 6. Other rewards as they become available like CANDY!
Consequences (CLAWS)
- A verbal warning will be given.
- Student will be sent to time out to reflect and write sentences if necessary.
- Student will be assigned a silent lunch.
- Parent will be called and a behavior notice will begin.
- Pod Isolation will be given and parent will be notified after third offense.
- Administrative referral will be written punishment will be determined by school administrator.
* If a student violates a school rule that is deemed harmful to that student or other students around him, an administrative referral will be automatically given. An example of this would be fighting.
Final Notes
We expect to have an excellent year with excellent students!
It is time to dream!
It is time to dare!
It is time to learn! It is time to soar!
Supply List
1. Three ring binder with dividers – Mr. Rhoades
2. Notebook Paper
3. Pens/Pencils
Optional
4. Hand Sanitizer 5. Tissue/Kleenex 6. Construction Paper.8. Computer Paper – One Reem
7. Makers
8. Colored Pencils
9. Scissors
25 Books Project
This year we as a school as emphasizing that each child read 25 books. We are encouraging you as parents to read to your child and read with your child. The children will be given reading logs to record their progress. If they read books with over 100 pages they will count as one book. For example a 300 page book will count for three books. We will encourage students to read in homeroom, during the day, and of course for homework. Your cooperation will greatly help us to allow all students to achieve this goal.
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