Lowrey Middle School
\nSeventh Grade Social Studies<\/p>\n
Mr. Salamey<\/p>\n
Blog: http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/mrsal1
\nEmail: salamea2@dearbornschools.org<\/p>\n
Course Description: Ancient World History
\nThe following topics will be covered in our seventh grade Social Studies class:
\nUnit 1: Early Humans and the Rise of Ancient Civilization
\nUnit 2: Ancient Egypt and the Middle East
\nUnit 3: Ancient India
\nUnit 4: Ancient China
\nUnit 5: Ancient Greece
\nUnit 6: Ancient Rome
\nTextbook
\n\u25cf Primary Resource: History Alive: The Ancient World (stays in class)
\n\u25cf Other Resources: Primary and Secondary sources (articles, graphs, maps, etc.)
\nNecessary Materials
\n\u25cf 1\u201d Binder, 5 tab dividers, college ruled 200 loose-leaf papers, pens, colored
\npencils.<\/p>\n
\u25aa 60 sheets for classwork
\n\u25aa 100 for notes
\n\u25aa 20 for vocab and bellwork
\n\u25aa highlighter, black\/blue pens, glue, sharpener, INDEX CARDS
\n(for exit slips)
\n\u25aa NO PENCILS
\n\u25cf 4 Tabs must be labeled:
\n1. Bellwork
\n2. Notes
\n3. Classwork & Handouts
\n4. Vocabulary
\n5. (if necessary for other materials)
\n\u25cf You will need to restock your binder with paper every so often<\/p>\n
We have read and understand the information on BOTH sides of the syllabus\u2026<\/p>\n
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\nStudent SignatureParent\/Guardian(s) signatures(s)<\/p>\n
Expectations
\n1. Prompt- Must be in your seat and doing your bell work on time.
\n2. Procedural- Follow directions the first time they are given.
\n3. Prepared- Bring materials to class.
\n4. Polite- Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
\n5. Positive- Respect yourself, your school, your fellow students, and everyone\u2019s property.
\n6. If you are absent it is your responsibility to ask me what you have missed.
\n7. You will have a binder check every three weeks or so. This will consist of checking Bell
\nwork and classwork as well as notes.
\n8. uphold my 4 classroom rules.<\/p>\n
Consequences
\n\u25cf Warning and\/or loss of privileges
\no Documentation of behavior and actions taken
\n\u25aa Detention with parental contact
\n\u25cf Schedule parent conference with teacher\/team\/counselor
\no Referral to assistant principal or principal for
\nfurther detentions\/OSS<\/p>\n
Absences
\n\u25cf Regular attendance is very important for full comprehension of the material and for
\nexcellent grades. However, in the event that a student is absent, he\/she will be allowed a
\ntime equal to the absence to complete and submit the work penalty-free. Each student is
\nresponsible for talking to the teacher to collect and discuss assignments missed while
\nabsent. Parents must call the office to report any absence. 313-827-1800<\/p>\n
Late Work
\n\u25cf Some assignments can be turned in 1 day late, but the score will be marked down 10% off
\n(ex:\u2026 a 10 pt assignment will be marked off 1 pt\u2026 a 20 pt assignment… loses 2pts, etc)<\/p>\n
Grading Procedures
\n\u25aa Formative
\n\u25cf Bellwork\/Prepared\/Participation 10%
\n\u25cf Classwork 10%
\n\u25aa Summative
\n\u25cf Tests\/quizzes\/projects 80%<\/p>\n
*subject to change
\nGrading Scale<\/p>\n
A+ 97% – 100% Reserved for exceptional work!<\/p>\n
A\u2019s 90% – 96%
\nB\u2019s 80% – 89%
\nC\u2019s 70% – 79%
\nD\u2019s 60% – 69%
\nE\u2019s 59% and below<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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