Lowrey Middle School
Seventh Grade Social Studies

Mr. Salamey

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Course Description: Ancient World History
The following topics will be covered in our seventh grade Social Studies class:
Unit 1: Early Humans and the Rise of Ancient Civilization
Unit 2: Ancient Egypt and the Middle East
Unit 3: Ancient India
Unit 4: Ancient China
Unit 5: Ancient Greece
Unit 6: Ancient Rome
Textbook
● Primary Resource: History Alive: The Ancient World (stays in class)
● Other Resources: Primary and Secondary sources (articles, graphs, maps, etc.)
Necessary Materials
● 1” Binder, 5 tab dividers, college ruled 200 loose-leaf papers, pens, colored
pencils.

▪ 60 sheets for classwork
▪ 100 for notes
▪ 20 for vocab and bellwork
▪ highlighter, black/blue pens, glue, sharpener, INDEX CARDS
(for exit slips)
▪ NO PENCILS
● 4 Tabs must be labeled:
1. Bellwork
2. Notes
3. Classwork & Handouts
4. Vocabulary
5. (if necessary for other materials)
● You will need to restock your binder with paper every so often

We have read and understand the information on BOTH sides of the syllabus…

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Student SignatureParent/Guardian(s) signatures(s)

Expectations
1. Prompt- Must be in your seat and doing your bell work on time.
2. Procedural- Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Prepared- Bring materials to class.
4. Polite- Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
5. Positive- Respect yourself, your school, your fellow students, and everyone’s property.
6. If you are absent it is your responsibility to ask me what you have missed.
7. You will have a binder check every three weeks or so. This will consist of checking Bell
work and classwork as well as notes.
8. uphold my 4 classroom rules.

Consequences
● Warning and/or loss of privileges
o Documentation of behavior and actions taken
▪ Detention with parental contact
● Schedule parent conference with teacher/team/counselor
o Referral to assistant principal or principal for
further detentions/OSS

Absences
● Regular attendance is very important for full comprehension of the material and for
excellent grades. However, in the event that a student is absent, he/she will be allowed a
time equal to the absence to complete and submit the work penalty-free. Each student is
responsible for talking to the teacher to collect and discuss assignments missed while
absent. Parents must call the office to report any absence. 313-827-1800

Late Work
● Some assignments can be turned in 1 day late, but the score will be marked down 10% off
(ex:… a 10 pt assignment will be marked off 1 pt… a 20 pt assignment… loses 2pts, etc)

Grading Procedures
▪ Formative
● Bellwork/Prepared/Participation 10%
● Classwork 10%
▪ Summative
● Tests/quizzes/projects 80%

*subject to change
Grading Scale

A+ 97% – 100% Reserved for exceptional work!

A’s 90% – 96%
B’s 80% – 89%
C’s 70% – 79%
D’s 60% – 69%
E’s 59% and below