1. Civics Grade 7: Mr. Weaver
College Preparatory Academy

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Thank You, Mr. Weaver