Mr.

Tejada
Welcome to 7 Grade History
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CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to World History. We will be studying several societies,
kingdoms, and empires from around the world, beginning with the rise
of Rome and concluding with the age of Enlightenment. During our
time together, we will investigate the interactions of culture, trade,
scholarship, philosophy, religion, and conquest. We will also compare
Europe's Dark Age with its Renaissance. The end result of our studies
will be the Enlightenment. During this period, people came to
understand that the natural state of man is one of freedom; thus all
people are entitled to self-government and such governments must
protect the inalienable rights of its people. These concepts are the
foundations of the 8th grade US History curriculum.
My goal is to create a positive and structured learning environment
for all students. Students are expected to be involved in their own
education and to take pride in succeeding. In this class you will not
only be expected to learn the necessary material but to also learn to
manage yourself through organization.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. The Class is a cooperative learning environment.
2. Attitude: Attitude is defined as a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state. In order to have a positive class,
it is important that you arrive every day with a good, positive attitude.
3. Participating and being prepared for class is part of your participation grade. If you are not prepared, or are
working on other things, like work from other classes, or homework, disciplinary action will be taken.
4. Respectful verbal and nonverbal communication is expected at all times. BE NICE
5. Cell Phones: NO NO NO NO NO NEVER EVER. If I ever see a cell phone, it will be immediately confiscated and
turned into the office.
6. Be in class and in your designated seat by the bell.
7. Complete your homework before each class.
8. There is a zero tolerance for cheating. Students caught cheating in any way will be given an automatic zero score
and will be referred to school administration for disciplinary actions.
9. Bring paper, pens, textbooks and assignments to class.

10. Keep all your graded work, class notes, outlines, assignments, quizzes and tests. V EVERYTHING!
11. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed on a day/s of absence
12. Assignments should be completed and turned in on time.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS:
Text: Medieval and Early Modern Times (never forget this!)
Binder - COLLEGE RULED Paper Pen/Pencil (blue or black ink only) Spiral notebook
PRIMARY INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Lecture - Class Discussion - Group Work - Presentation - Project Based Learning
Online Research

Power-Point presentations

Movies, Video Clips

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

All work assigned will be graded.
Section Quizzes

Homework

Chapter/Unit Tests

Class work

Mid Term/ Final Tests

Projects

Class Participation

Vocabulary Quizzes

Grading Percentage:
90-100% A Excellent

80-89%

B Above Average

70-79%

60-69%

D Below Average

C Average

59% F Not Good

Grade checks will be given out at parent request. Grades can also be viewed online through Aeries. See the office
if you need help logging into Aeries. Students are responsible to check Aeries for accuracy. Students are required
to keep all returned graded work. Please allow a reasonable amount of time for grades to be entered.
LATEWORK: All work is expected to be turned in on time. Late work will be accepted; however there will be a
reduction in points. With excused absences you have one day for each day missed to make up the work. It is your
responsibility to hand in the excused work. I will not remind you of this responsibility.
BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES: Behavioral concerns may result in any the following: A warning, StudentTeacher Conferences, Parent Notification, Conferences with parent, teacher and Principal. I plan to have close
contact with parents/guardians during the school year to inform of student achievements and challenges.
IN CLASS MOVIES: Various films may be used throughout the year. All of the movies are related to the
material that we are studying. A permission slips will be sent out for each movie. There will be an alternate
assignment for students who are absent or do not have parental permission to watch the movie.
COMMUNICATION POLICY: It is my objective to have a successful school year with your child. If you ever have
any concerns, I would appreciate it if you would address those concerns with me first so that we could work
together to resolve any issue that may arise. I believe in the open door policy. Never hesitate to come to me with
any issue you may have.
Parents, please review the syllabus for understanding of class expectations.

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