INTEGRITY
NO ONE CAN TAKE IT FROM YOU;
YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT AWAY.
INTEGRITY
NO ONE CAN TAKE IT FROM YOU;
YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT AWAY.
It is my pleasure to announce that Mr. Stephen Carter will be serving as an intern in my class during most of the 3rd nine weeks. Mr. Carter has posted a letter of introduction on the Homework & Events Calendar, Tuesday, Jan. 26th
FOLDER QUIZ has been graded and returned to students
Extra Credit On-line Quiz
Germany & the Alpine Countries: Page 353; #1-8
Assigned: Feb. 9th
Due: Feb. 12th
Please read Folder Requirements link under Main Menu for specific information on completing class assignments.
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TEXTBOOK CHECK-OUT
The textbook is available on-line by clicking on the link posted under the Main Menu. The on-line version of the textbook is exactly like the bound copy used in the classroom. To sign in, use the class code: alachua. If you do not have internet access, see Mr. J to check out a book for home use.
Each day's lesson is posted on the Homework & Events Calendar located under the Main Menu. Also posted on the calendar is the benchmark addressed by that lesson or activity. A Sunshine State Standards' reference sheet is provided under the Main Menu which details each standard and benchmark that will be covered during the school year. Finally, assignment and project sheets are posted on the calendar and are available to be printed out. Click on paper clip icon to view and/or print out the document.
A new reading activity will be implemented this year utilizing the Jamestown Education book, Reading in the Content Areas-Social Studies. Each 9 weeks, students will read 5 articles. Following each reading, students will answer 6 types of questions: main idea, subject matter, supporting details, conclusion, clarifying devices and vocabulary in context. Students will then chart their reading comprehension score and graph their progress.
The chart will be utilized to diagnose those questions that are missed consistently and require remediation, while the graph will be used to survey the progress over a period of time.
Standards that are addressed in this activity are: LAA.1.3.2, LAA.1.3.4, LAA.2.3.1; LAA.2.3.2; MAE.1.3.1
CLASS SYLLABUS
Welcome to 7th grade World Geography. My name is Mr. Jamison and I am excited to have you in my class. This year we will be concentrating on the countries of the Western Hemisphere. Please read the information below very thoroughly. It details class requirements and expectations. Course Description The purpose of this course is to have the students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the physical environment and geographical regions of the Western Hemisphere. Class Expectations:
Class Work: The foundation of this class is rooted in "work ethic." I expect each student to give their very best effort on a daily basis. Anything less is unacceptable. It is my hope that the students will recognize and appreciate the value and virtue associated with a "good work ethic."
Materials Jump drive/flash drive; Windows XP compatible
loose-leaf notebook paper Grades:
black or blue pens
pencils
color pencils (not crayons or markers)
red pen for editing work
pencil sharpener (classroom pencil sharpener is not available)
black sharpie
3 prong pocket style folder, plastic
The grade scale for this course is the school-adopted scale posted in the classroom. Your individual grade will be based on the following criteria:
EXTRA CREDIT: 2 OPTIONS
EXTRA CREDIT MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR A ZERO
1st Option: Read 5 one page articles and complete Summary Sheet. Articles MUST be relevant to the current topic of study. If not sure, check with Mr. J before reading the articles.Extra Credit Summary Sheet posted under Main Menu. 2nd Option: Complete on-line textbook quizzes; approximately 3 per 9 weeks. Student must complete ALL quizzes assigned during the 9 weeks period in order to receive credit for that grading period. Type your answers on a word document and submit as an e-mail attachment. On-line textbook can be accessed by clicking the link posted under, Main Menu. Class Code: Alachua
Quizzes will be posted under, CLASS NEWS & NOTES; located at the top of this page
QUIZ MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 p.m, ON DUE DATE.
Class Participation Class participation is a combination of attendance, having daily materials, following classroom procedures, participating in class activities and utilizing the agenda book Attendance is an important factor for success in this class. Much of what we do is discussion or class oriented. It cannot be duplicated outside the classroom. Once the class participation grade has been established, it will be adjusted downward according to the number of absences accumulated during the current 9 weeks grading period. 0 to 10 absences: no adjustment 11 or more: percentage of adjustment to correspond with # of days absent Literacy Folder Students will be required to keep a folder of various in-class assignments. Attendance/Make-up Work: AN ABSENCE DOES NOT EXEMPT A STUDENT FROM COMPLETING AN ASSIGNMENT In order for you to benefit the most from school, you must attend school. It is YOUR responsibility to get your make-up work. You will be given the same number of days to make up your work as you were absent. Due Dates: Every assignment has a due date. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Tardies
Assignment requirements and scoring criteria are posted under the Main Menu: Folder Requirements
You are expected to be on time to class. This means in your seat, pencil sharpened and materials ready when the bell rings. You will be allowed 3 tardies per nine weeks with no penalty. A 4th tardy will result in a dean’s referral.