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Welcome to AncientCivilizations

7th Grade Social StudiesRoom #111

Mrs. Tweedy


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Contact Information Phone509.829.5511 (school)

[email protected]@gmail.com

Websitewww.zmstweedy.blogspot.com

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Office Hours1st PeriodIm also available before and after school(7:30-8:00 am and 2:45-3:15 pm)
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Overview of the ClassPrehistory Text book readingsStone Ages Primary/secondary sourcesMesopotamia & the Fertile Crescent Research projectsAncient Egypt Internet activitiesAncient Kush EssaysAncient India Tests/QuizzesAncient China VocabularyThe Hebrews & Judaism PresentationsAncient GreeceThe Greek World

The Roman RepublicThe Roman EmpireRome & ChristianityThe Fall of RomeThe Early Americas


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Grading and Assessment You will be evaluated in many ways during this course.

A large majority of your graded work will be writtenbut I may also ask you to present work in briefspeeches, research projects, and poster

presentations. If a you miss an assignment, quiz, or project due to

an excused illness, you will be able to make up the

work upon your return for full credit. Late work will only be accepted per the ZMS Student

Handbook Policy.


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Grading Breakdown Participation - 10%

Silent reading, journaling, participating in discussions,following directions, behavior, etc.

Daily Work - 40% Worksheets, in class assignments, group activities,

journaling activities, book work, vocab worksheets, etc.

Assessment - 50%

Chapter tests, research projects, vocab quizzes, etc.


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Participation Your participation grade covers silent reading,

journal time, contributing to class discussions, beingon time and prepared, being on task, etc.

Each week you start with 7 points (a C grade). Youcan earn an additional 3 points (for an A) by meetingthe above requirements.

Points can be lost for behavior, being unprepared for

class, tardiness, etc. Participation makes up 10% of your overall grade.


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Extra Credit PolicyThere will be three extra credit

opportunities during the school year.

These assignments are intended to bein

additionto your normal work load;

therefore, only students who

have turned in the majority of required

work will be eligible for extra credit points.


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Mrs. Tweedys ClassExpectations

Have materials and be in your seat BEFORE the bell rings.. Walking in the door as the bell is ringing is a TARDY! If you come to class late, bring a note from the office. Have all needed supplies (book, journal, homework, etc.)

Use respectful verbal AND body language. No bullying, harassment, or hate language will be tolerated.

Keep your hands to yourself dont touch other people ORtheir belongings.

No food, drinks, or electronics are allowed in class. Gum is acceptable as long as I dont find it on the desks, floor, chairs,

or in peoples hair.

Mrs. Tweedys desk and all items on and behind it are offlimits. If you need something; ASK.


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Consequences for Misbehavior1st Step:

Verbal Warning Please stop talking and get to work on your essay.

2nd Step: Move to Reflection Desk

Complete Reflection form before returning to classactivity.

Reflection forms3rd Step:

Referral4th Step:

Office/Parent Contact


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Plagiarism and Cheating Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of or close imitation of

the language and thoughts of another author and therepresentation of them as ones own original work.Plagiarism is unacceptable and will be treated no

differently than cheating. Proven cases of plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a

0 grade for the project and student will not be able tomake up the missed points.

This class will cover the appropriate way to use another

authors work without plagiarizing and all students will beresponsible for citing their sources in each written work.


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Classroom Library Policy Books are available for checkout in my room as a

convenience to students. These may be used for bookreports, assignments, or pleasure.

Books for assignments may always be brought from homeor borrowed from a library as long as they meet therequirements of the task assigned.

Students are expected to return the books within 6weeks and in good condition. Lost or damaged books will beadded to the students fine list at the end of the year.

The cost of a replacement book will determine the fine.


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Procedures Be IN YOUR SEAT when the bell rings if you are walking in

the door as the bell rings, you will be marked tardy. 3 tardies = referral

Hats Take them off when you enter my room and put them in your bag,

under your desk, or on the hat rack. If you do not remove your hat, I will take it for you. You may pick it up

after school. Repeated violations will result in a referral. Gum

If I dont notice it, I dont mind it. If you are blowing bubbles, snappingit, or I find it on the carpet or desks we will no longer have gum

allowed. Water Bottles

Clear water bottles with a lid are acceptable as long as you are drinkingwater. No sports drinks, energy drinks, coffee, pop, etc.


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Procedures You are to remain in your seat during

instructional time (when the teacher isaddressing the class) unless otherwise

directed.. Please do not ask to go to the bathroom during this time.

Please do not sharpen your pencil while I am talking tothe class.

After Im done, you may move around the room tosharpen pencils or get materials.


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Procedures 15 Minute Rule

No one leaves the room for the first 15 minutes of class. Hall Passes

You get three hall passes for a trimester (that is SIX

weeks). Once you run out, you cant leave the classroom. When you need to go to the bathroom or get a drink you

need to ask me and then sign out on the clipboard. Hall passes are for going to your locker, the bathroom, to

get a drink, etc. These are all things you are supposed to doduring your passing period, so plan your time wisely.

If you run out of hall passes during a trimester, you can usea Twit Slip. However, these do count against you as beingunprepared for class and 3 Twit Slips = a refferal.


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Procedures Twit Slips

If you forget your materials (books, homework,pencils, etc.) you will fill out a Twit Slip.

The first two are free, but the third one earns you areferral.

The fourth one is a referral and a call home.

You get to start fresh each semester.

If you need to go to the bathroom or to your lockerand you dont have a hall pass, you can fill out a TwitSlip.


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Absent Work There are six folders next to Mrs. Tweedys

desk. If you are absent, I will put your name on your

assignment and put it in the folder for you.Make sure to double check with me (or theplanner on the wall) to make sure you haveeverything you need).

I will post grades every Monday morning you

have to remember your ID number in order tofind your grades, they are NOT in alphabeticalorder.


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Teachers Assistant I hire students to help me with some basic

classroom duties. This job is completed during silent reading

time each day. If you are interested, pleasesee the job posting at the front of the room.

You have to apply in order to be considered forthe position.

The job lasts two weeks and then a new personis hired.


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REQUIRED Materials You must come to class EVERYDAY with

the following materials:

Pencil(s) Paper

Journal (will be left in class)

Homework/Assignments from the previous day


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Dont Forget!! ALWAYS HEAD YOUR PAPER!!!

Name

Date Period

Assignment Title

NO NAME = NO GRADE


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Tips for Success in Middle

School Be organized!!!

Planners

PLAN your time wisely Passing periods

Class time

Homework/Extracurricular activities

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