Mrs. Smith 7th grade Social Studies Welcome to Open House! Mrs. Smith 7th grade Social Studies

About me I earned my undergrad at St. Francis in Elementary Education with endorsements in Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. I went back for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Olivet University. Most recently, I am attending classes at the University of St. Francis to get my Learning Behavior Specialist Certification. This is my 7th year teaching. I have been married for over 17 years I have 2 daughters they are in 5th and 7th grade.

Homework and Tests Homework Tests If homework is assigned it is important to the comprehension of the unit we are working on. I do not assign homework just to assign homework Homework is a Formative grade and will enter the grade book as 25% of their overall grade Your child will ALWAYS have a study guide for every test they take Everything covered in the study guide and in class are fair game for a test. I assign 4 essay questions on each test. They pick 2. Tests are a summative grade at 75% of the grade

Grading Scale and Reassessments There will be no zeros given in the grade book for assignments scored below a 50% or not handed in. Our grading scale is 90-100=A 89-80=B 79-70=C 69-60=D 59-50=F If your child believes that he/she can improve their grade they may retest. D/F’s MUST retest. I will allow any assignment to be retaken. It is my goal for all students to reach their personal best. Retest forms must be submitted and all the make up work must be submitted before the retest/ retake is given.

Interactive Notebooks

Prehistory to the Reshaping of the Nation The American Journey Prehistory to the Reshaping of the Nation

Chapter Themes Geography Capitals and States Colonial America Growth of the Colonies The American Revolution Formation of the Union

Chapter Themes The Civil War The United States Constitution Reconstruction and the New South Opening the West The Industrial Age The Urban Society The United States Constitution ***Must pass the test*** War of 1812 Westward Expansion Age of Reform-Abolitionists and Women’s Rights

Everything you need to know On my teacher page will be my lesson plans for the week. On my downloads will be all the notes that are entered into their interactive notebook. There is also a kahoot game for each chapter to prepare the students for the test. www.summithill.org

Remind app: Enter this number: 81010 Text this message: @7h9h2ah I encourage all parents and students to get on this app. You will be reminded of due dates, test dates, any class info. While I encourage students to ask me for help first, if you have any questions do not hesitate to get a hold of me either way… Phone: 815-469-4330 Email: rsmith@summithill.org

John F. Kennedy I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.