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This document is a course syllabus for a 7th grade social studies class. It outlines that students will study the geography, history, and political/economic systems of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Grades will be based on minor assessments, classwork, major assessments, projects, and tests. Students are expected to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful. The late work policy and discipline procedures are also described.

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Syllabus

This document is a course syllabus for a 7th grade social studies class. It outlines that students will study the geography, history, and political/economic systems of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Grades will be based on minor assessments, classwork, major assessments, projects, and tests. Students are expected to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful. The late work policy and discipline procedures are also described.

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7 th Social Studies

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Ms. Kristen matherly
Red Bud Middle School- silver team
Rm. 360
[email protected]

In this course you will…


Discover the physical & cultural geography of
the Middle East, Africa, & Asia. For each of
these world regions, we will focus on essential
features following: the area’s geographic and
cultural characteristics, its historic
development, and the major political and
economic systems found there.
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Assignments and grading
40% Minor Assessments/ Quizzes 10% Major Assessments/ Projects

40% Classwork 10% Major Assessments/ Tests

Final grades will be a weighted average of all grades earned during the grading period.
The Gordon County Academic Grading Scale will be used: A= 90 and above, etc.
No extra credit will be offered.
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Expectations: Student expectations


Students are expected to follow the Student Handbook
guidelines & to be:

-- Responsible: be prepared with classwork/homework &


supplies needed, follow directions, be on time &
organized

-- Respectful: treat property correctly, minimize


disruptions, speak appropriately to students & adults. Use
appropriate physical contact

-- Resourceful: use your time & resources wisely


Policies & Procedures
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late work policy Discipline
Discipline Cycle in a 9 ½ week period:
The expectation is that you submit all 1st Offense- silent lunch
assignments on time for full credit. Late 2nd Offense- silent lunch
work will receive a reduced grade. 3rd Offense- lunch detention & parent
Students will earn a grade of 0 until work is contact
turned in. 4th Offense- in-team suspension
5th Offense- Office referral
If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to
initiate all makeup work for excused Most classroom discipline will follow the
absences. above sequence of consequences.
Parents will be notified via email. Severe
Technological issues do not excuse you cases of misbehavior may require
from completing your work. parent contact, office and/ or
counselor referral in a more immediate
manor.
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Required daily supplies

Students are expected to be prepared to


bring the following to class everyday:
-  Notebook paper
-  Binder (at least 1 ½ inches)
-  Colored pens (preferably blue or red)
-  Pencil
-  Colored pencils
-  Highlighter
-  5 tab divider

Classroom Donations Wish list:


-  Tissues
-  Hand sanitizer
-  Paper towels
-  Clorox wipes

this syllabus is subject to change

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