Syllabus+for+Social+Studies

** Syllabus **
 * Thomas** **Jefferson Middle School**
 * // Course: Social Studies //**
 * // Teacher: Mrs. Mary Anne Jackson Grade Level: 7 //**
 * // Team: Pioneers //**

This year your child will be studying World History to 1500 AD. Your child will experience a view of the world that I hope will be exciting and a wonderful learning experience. As the year goes along students will discover about the Ancient Worlds such asEgypt,Greece,Rome, and Middle Ages. We will use many activities and writing experiences to achieve this goal.
 * // Topics / Units of Study //**//(Based on Core Content Guide//// )**:** //

1 clip/pocket folder (5 more should be at home to replace at the end of a 6 week grading period) 2 pens (blue or black) 2 Pencils Loose leaf paper 24 crayons NO MARKERS Please replenish as the year goes on
 * // Student Supply Needs: //**

Textbook: History Alive! The Ancient World published by TCI (we only have 1 class set, but students can make arrangements at the end of school to sign them out and return it 1st thing the next morning) Interactive Student Notebook (ISN) will contain the information necessary for class and tests.
 * // Materials and Texts Used: //**


 * // Methods of Instruction / Teaching Strategies: //**

During this class the students will be exposed to several types of instruction, such as:

> || Class discussion
 * Use of Technology:
 * Computer
 * Overhead
 * Projector
 * Laptops
 * Power points
 * Smart board activities
 * Mrs. Jackson’s Wiki space
 * United Streaming/ brain pop
 * United Streaming/ brain pop
 * Lecture
 * Small group discussions
 * Small group projects
 * Individual/group projects
 * Graphic organizers
 * Movies/ film clips
 * Smart board activities
 * Mrs. Jackson’s Wiki space

Each child will be **__required__** to keep an interactive student notebook (ISN). This is a clip/pocket folder with loose leaf paper and worksheets for the unit of study. These notebooks will contain many different learning activities.
 * // Major Course Requirements /Assessments //**//(Portfolio pieces, student products, assessment tasks)//**// : //**

Students will complete assessments at the end of each unit of study (approximately every 2 weeks). They will consist of multiple choice and open response questions. The information for these assessments will be located in the student’s interactive notebook (ISN). If your child does not finish an assignment in class they may finish it for homework. This should not happen very often I give plenty of time to finish in class.

There will be some projects assigned to be completed on the students own time. They will be an extension of the work being done in class. I will send home through the ISN an instruction sheet at the beginning of a unit that lends itself to a project of this type, giving the students several weeks to complete. The instruction sheet will include a rubric, directions and the date the project is due. The bottom of the sheet will need to be signed and returned.

Students will be able to complete several computer projects at home that will be counted as extra credit.

//Agenda Books // //Phone Calls // //Letters // //Parent /Teacher Conferences //(If you would like a conference any time please try to give me 24 hours notice) //Report Cards // Change in performances forms Mrs. Jackson’s wiki page called MrsJ-Ancient History wiki page
 * // Means of Parent Communication: //**


 * // How Grades will be Determined //**// ( weights given to different course requirements)://
 * JCPS Scale used for all classes:
 * //A=93%-100%//**
 * //B=86%-92%//**
 * //C=79%-85%//**
 * //D=70%-78%//**
 * //U-below 70%//**

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 * 25% **Interactive Student Notebook (daily assignments, group projects, writing assignments)
 * 25% ** Tests and Quizzes
 * 15% **Daily Question
 * 10% ** Projects
 * <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">10% **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Homework
 * <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">10% **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Participation (group work, discussions and work time)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">5% **<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Preparedness (Making sure that every day in class the student is prepared with a **writing implement, paper, folder, agenda, textbook,** and **required homework for the day**)


 * // Classroom Expectation //**// )**:** //
 * // Be Prepared //**
 * // Be on Time //**
 * // Be Respectful //**
 * // Before you speak or answer raise your hand //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Please feel free to contact me __anytime__ about your child’s progress and/or behavior in my class. I strongly encourage parent involvement. The more we communicate the better education your child will receive. Methods of communication: letter, email, phone, agenda, MrsJ-AncientHistory wiki page or parent portal on the internet. If you wish a conference please give me 24 hour notice.

//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Phone //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: 485-8273 (Rm. 2) //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Email //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: Maryanne.jackson@jefferson.kyschools.us //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Planning //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> //Period//: <span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6th Period 12:25 – 1:20 pm <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> (If you would like a conference any time please try to give me 24 hours notice)