Civics Grade 7: Mr. Weaver College Preparatory Academy 2018-2019

Mission Statement: The Office of Citizen Students shall gain the knowledge, procedures and attitudes required to be a participating member of our democratic society

Basic Classroom Rules NO CELL PHONE USE DURING CLASSTIME Respect everyone Complete and turn in assignments on time Listen and follow directions Raise hand to participate and be recognized

Community Service: Grade 7 Need 10 Hours Church-Based Organizations Fraternities and Sororities Jennings-Based Tutoring Program Assistants Athletic Associations Parental Places of Employment Government/Civic Organizations

Web Address http://mrweavercpa.weebly.com Check your child’s homework status Check Mr. Weaver’s lesson plan called BBC for Black Board Configuration Remember to check your child’s grades via the Jennings Homepage Parent Portal

How to Access Student Grades Go to the Jennings School District Web Page Scroll to SISk12 on the left to the bottom Click “Parent” on the log in box Enter your own code given by the district OR Have your child share with you their own log in username and password It is their Mastery Connect number and birthdate numerals

Civics Course Information Quarter 1: Foundations of Citizenship; Roots of American Government Quarter 2: The U.S. Constitution; Levels of American Government Quarter 3: The American Legal System; Voting, Elections, and Political Parties Quarter 4: The American Legal System Law and Society American Values Revisited

Grading and Coursework Weekly Quiz Two Quarterly Tests Computer-Based Research Assignments Five-Paragraph Essays, Poetry and literacy-based assignments as the norm Homework 2-3x weekly CPA Tutoring Mon, Wed, and Thurs Traditional Grading Scale 100-90: A 89-80: B 79-70: C 69-60: D 59 and below: F

Extracurricular Activities Baseball Training: TBD Afterschool Student Government: Begins in September with Mr. Vambaketes and Mr. Weaver as Co-leaders

Join the PTSO Here at JJH!!! Join a positive group of motivated educators and citizens Merely $10.00 dues PER entire family Meets monthly: 2nd Thursday at 6 PM

Thank You, Mr. Weaver