If you have a smartphone please download these free apps: 7th Grade 2017-2018 Syllabus Mr. WU “Those who cannot not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana email: jwu@wvusd.k12.ca.us SUGGESTED MATERIALS Students will study Medieval History from about 500 to 1500 AD/CE. They will discover the places where civilizations developed, how geography influenced cultures, and how these cultures have helped shape the world today. Major emphasis will be given to Mesoamerica, South America, China, Japan, West Africa, Arabia, and Europe. I feel especially privileged and excited to teach 7th Grade Social Studies to your child! We will use this textbook as our main resource. We have a class set, so leave your textbook at your house unless otherwise notified. Students are recommended to use two, two pocket, three prong folders to organize their work. The teacher reserves the right to deal with specific late work and make-up work issues on a case by case basis. The general rules that will apply are as follows: If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to retrieve work you missed. You can also download any notes you missed and access homework on-line. You have 7 days to turn in your late assignments if you miss the original due date. Late assignments will be deducted 50%. Students may write in pencil or blue or black ink only. We will also utilize red pens for editing and highlighters for annotating. We will watch historically based videos & clips to help bring topics to life. Most of the videos are made by respected broadcasting networks, such as the History Channel and are designed for educational purposes. Some of the videos may contain re-enactments of wars or war like images. If you don’t not feel comfortable having your child view these types of images, please let me know. All students will need to access the internet at home or on campus frequently. A charged smartphone is also suggested to bring to class, but not required. Parents and students are encouraged to email me (email above) regarding any questions throughout the year. I will update my teacher webpage on the South Pointe Middle School website, where students can find homework assignments and most class materials. If you have a smartphone please download these free apps: Participation Respect everyone Prepare yourself Be helpful and positive No phones without approval Make smart choices Projects 10 % 15 % 45 % Classwork/Homework As the year progresses there will be more apps suggested to assist student learning. 30 % Tests/Quizzes

Mr. Wu’s Class South Pointe Middle School 2017-2018 School Year Please Read the course information, sign, and return this sheet to Mr. wu. Students: Please sign below to signify that you have read the course outline for Mr. Wu’s class, will keep it in your folder, will be responsible for the information throughout the year, and will check Panther Portal at least twice per week at school or at home.   _______________________________ _____________________________________________ Student printed name Student signature Parents/Guardians: Please sign below to indicate that you have read the course outline for Mr. Wu’s class and that you will help your child be accountable for the information. If you have questions about the course or your student’s work, please do not hesitate to contact me; email is the best way to reach me quickly. See the front of this sheet for my email address.   I will, of course, take it upon myself to call or email you with major concerns or accomplishments. Parent/Guardian printed name Parent/Guardian signature _______________________________ ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian e-mail Parent/Guardian daytime phone number (please print) Parents and guardians, please CIRCLE the best way for me to contact you: e-mail phone