1. Welcome to 7th Grade World History
Mrs. Nichols
school year

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Frequently Asked Questions

6. Grading Policy

7. 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.

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

9. Homework & Make-up Work

10. Homework & Make-up Work
Students will write homework in Agenda Planner
Best way to contact me is via
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.

11. Classroom Expectations

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

13. 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

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

15. Discipline Policy

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

17. Donations

18. Donations
Kleenex *
Regular Pencils
Colored Pencils
Glue sticks
Big Erasers