Welcome to 7th Grade World History Mrs. Nichols 2016-2017 school year

Your Child’s History Teacher Mrs. Nichols 7th-8th Grade History Teacher for 8 years Santa Ana Unified My High School: Dana Hills My University: Cal State Fullerton

Course Overview “Students in grade seven study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years A.D. 500–1789.” Grade 7 CA Content Standards for Social Science Trimester 1: Rome, Islam, Africa, and China Trimester 2: Japan, Middle Ages, and Renaissance Trimester 3: Scientific Revolution, Exploration, Enlightenment, and Maya/Aztec/Inca

Classroom Supplies Student Agenda 8 ½ x 11 Spiral Notebook (with pockets) #2 pencils, standard or mechanical with extra lead (4) Colored pencils (set of 12) & markers (set of 10) Handheld pencil sharpener Pens (2) black or blue Big Eraser Glue sticks (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Grading Policy

Grading Policy Academic Grade Citizenship Grade All assignments are graded. The overall points are converted to percent and letter grade using the grading scale below: A = 90% - 100% B = 80% - 89% C = 70% - 79% D = 60% - 69% F = 0% - 59 Citizenship Grade This is based on a student’s behavior and effort in class, bringing materials daily, and turning assignments in on time.

This class is graded on a weighted scale: Grading Policy This class is graded on a weighted scale: Geography 10% Content Comprehension 30% Notebook 10% Projects/Writing 40% Classwork/Participation 10% TOTAL: 100%

Homework & Make-up Work

Homework & Make-up Work Students will write homework in Agenda Planner Best way to contact me is via email: sarah.nichols@svusd.org According to district policy, students are given two days for every one day of excused absences to make up work without penalty. I will accept make-up work after this time, however, it will be penalized 10% each day it is late.

Classroom Expectations

Classroom Expectations Readiness Being on time Being prepared Materials Homework Assignments In seat, ready to learn when the bell rings

Classroom Expectations Respect “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” Golden Rule Be kind Good manners Wait your turn Raise hand to speak or leave seat Positive language Respect classmates/teacher

Classroom Expectations Responsibility Stay organized Accountability When you agree to something, you should do it Be trustworthy

Discipline Policy

Discipline Policy 1st Warning 2nd Warning Teacher conference Parent contact Behavior plan Administration

Donations

Donations Kleenex * Regular Pencils Colored Pencils Glue sticks Big Erasers