Meet the Teacher Night 2008

Mrs. Gulleman

7th Grade Social Studies

Curriculum

United States History from European colonization (1607) through (1877), highlighting the role of Ohio .

•  We will spend approximately 2-3 days on each lesson. The following is our general routine:

•  Day 1 – Introduce lesson – read the lesson as a class, small group or independently

•  Homework: Complete key vocabulary terms and review worksheet for the lesson

•  Day 2 – Review homework- Discussion- Video of the lesson

•  Homework: Study for lesson quiz

•  Day 3 – Students complete quiz over the lesson – Begin next lesson – Introduce –Read -

•  Homework: Complete key vocabulary terms and review worksheet for the lesson

•  All students will receive a worksheet packet at the beginning of each chapter. The worksheet packet includes:

•  Fill-in notes for each lesson in the chapter to be completed in class.

•  Review homework worksheet for each lesson in the chapter.

•  Blank colored paper to make flashcards of key vocabulary terms in each lesson.

•  Reviewing the lesson discussed during class is very important in order to stay prepared for up-coming quizzes. Parents can help students by reviewing key terms/flashcards!

•  There will be a quiz over each lesson discussed in class. (2-3 quizzes per week)

•  There will be a test at the end of each chapter.

Overall

•  Grades are based on:

•  performance on test and quizzes

•  effort

•  class participation activities

•  Tests are worth 100 points.

•  Quizzes are worth between 8-20 points.

•  Completed homework (which includes both the lesson review worksheet and the key vocabulary terms ) is worth 5 points per lesson.

•  Current event activities and classroom participation points will vary between 10 and 30 points.

•  Assignments must be turned in on the due date . I will take one day late assignments but only half credit will be given. Any assignment later than one day is a zero .

•  Absent students will be expected to complete scheduled quizzes that they may have missed as soon as possible. Students returning from an absence should see me at the beginning of the period to make sure they have all the information they may have missed from a previous class.

Behavior

•  Classroom rules are based on Courtesy Code. Please see Student Handbook for more details.

•  Students who are missing materials needed for class such as books, notebooks or homework-assignments will sign the Sign-In Sheet. This will serve as a verbal and written warning to the student.

•  Students who sign-in four times in one week will receive a demerit. Each week students will receive a fresh start. I will use the Sign-In sheet, as a tool, to determine behavior for the grading term in question.

•  For serious infractions, immediate issue of a demerit or detention may be necessary.

Ways to help your child have a successful year…

1. Periodically check your child's planner. (Look for assignments written clearly in the planner.)

•  If a student forgets to write an assignment down, check the school web-site for the daily homework.

•  Look for any missing assignment stamps.

•  Large designs or missing pages are a good clue that something is not right!

2. Check grades on-line weekly to see student progress. Grades will be updated every 7-10 days.

3. Review the lesson with your child: go over key vocabulary terms/flashcards/notes

•  Students must have their names on all of their belongings! This includes their name and the subject name on all their folders, notebooks, textbooks etc.

•  If a problem arises, please:

•  Have your child speak to me directly

•  Contact me via telephone (ext. 206), e-mail or by note.

•  Contact administrator

•  I update my web page weekly. This includes a summary of upcoming assignments and chapter descriptions. Please check this for up-to-date information!

•  Encourage independence!