Transcript East Syllabus Power Point Presentation for Julia Lower Version for

East Middle School
Social Studies
Mrs. J.A. Christmon, B.A., M.A.
Teaching Experience: 26 years
Eastern Hemisphere
A Note About the
Teacher:
Married 32 years
Mother of four
Loves teaching
Loves
kids
Victoria
Gracelyn
Kevin Jr.
David
The curriculum is completely new to East Middle School!
The previous curriculum consisted of learning about the
Eastern Hemisphere from the beginning of time
to contemporary times.
The current curriculum is from Oakland Schools and
It pertains to prehistory up to 300 A.D. of the entire
World.
The seventh grade social studies curriculum focuses on early world history
and geography with a deliberate focus on the content literacy. Students
begin their exploration into world history with a focus on historical thinking.
Tools in the Toolkit
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Variety of activities
Websites, Technology
Graphs, Charts
Handouts
Repeats
Students show their
learning ideas
Connect to prior
knowledge
Reading Strategies
Teacher Provides Multiple
Explanations
The Road to Success!
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There are three trimesters in the
school year.
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Assignments, tests, quizzes, are
all averaged equally.
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Students are given study
strategies and time
management strategies in class.
Tests, quizzes, and informal
assessments are developed
from the assignments and
projects.
 Students discuss content orally
in class within classroom
discussion.
• Students are expected to ask
questions respectfully and
thoughtfully.
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Assignments become homework. This means:
If the student does not finish an assignment in class, it is
completed as homework. It is due the next school day
unless otherwise noted in class. Note: All work done in
class is not considered an assignment, but an enhancement for learning. Therefore, it may/may not be taken home
in case it is lost.
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Maintain the completion of
assignment book.
Turn in assignment on time.
Late assignments: 20% off.
Late assignments are accepted during
the teaching of the related unit of study
and not after.
Extra credit is given AT THE SAME
TIME to all students.
Extra credit is not given to students
just because they have an unfavorable
grade.
Extra credit is PLANNED within each
teaching unit for all students and is
given by the teacher to the students.
Parents are not emailed due dates
for assignments, tests, quizzes, or
extra credit. Students record and
review all dates in their assignment
book while in school and are expected
to share planner and dates with
parents.
Student
Responsibility
Parents may check the East
website for the curriculum
and worksheets in three
weeks:
 East website
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Academic
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Social Studies
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Julia Christmon (Wiki)
They Can Do It!!
Classroom
Management
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Absolutely, unequivocally,
NO Gum Chewing!
Only water is allowed during
class.
All students are in their seats
when the bell rings.
NO! verbal or physical
communication during tests
and quizzes.
Upon return from an absence,
students get absent work
from the absent bend or wiki,
according to the day they were
absent.
If students are expected to be
absent three days or more, they
must email the office to inform
teachers.
Classroom Etiquette
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Students are expected to be
polite: “Hello;” “I’m sorry;”
“Thank you;” “Please. . .”
No talking when the teacher or
fellow student is speaking.
Upon exiting the classroom,
students are expected to pick up
paper from the floor.
Maintain neatness at all
times!
Students are expected to push
in their OWN chairs.
Students are not allowed to go
to lockers during class. They
are taught to bring all materials
to class.
Emails are answered within one
to two days, unless hindered by
mtgs.
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Lots of notebook paper,
#2 pencils, and erasable
pens
A special place for Social
Studies assignments,
notes, maps, charts, and
graphs
Examples: Composition
books; three ring binder with
pockets. . .
Personal pocket pencil
sharpeners
Colored pencils for maps
Folders
Colorful highlighters to be
used during reading
strategies
 Red checking pens
 One tissue box
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As the summer slowly turns
to fall. . .
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remember, we are all in this together…
Suggested Materials
As U.S. Airman, David Christmon,
might say:
“At times things might go a little slow, or even
take off too quickly, but along each twist and
turn of life, YOU ARE going to soar high like an
F-22 in Seventh grade Social Studies!”
“Your adventures will take you to places you’ve
probably never even heard of or seen before.
You are going to work hard and become more
responsible than ever. The skills that you learn
and improve upon in this class are going to help
you get ready for 8th grade and high school!
“Don’t worry. My mom is a great teacher!
Fasten your seat belts, and get ready for take off.
When you land, you will be an 8th grader, and
always . . .
Be A Titan!
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Volunteering
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If you would like to help out with
copying this trimester, please email
me:
[email protected]
Thanks for your help in advance.