TMMS Middle School Social Studies Department Abigail Driscoll Teacher Class Syllabus Below Grade 7 and Grade 8 - Cluster 7 Classroom Location Room B-232 Visit My Online Classroom Webpage!

Welcome to Cluster 7.5!

My name is Ms. Driscoll. I teach Social Studies to grades 7 and 8. Please see the syllabus below for information about what the students will need to be successful in Social Studies class this year. I've also included a brief overview of the content your students will be learning about in my classroom this year. Students in grade 7 will learn about World Cultures and Geography and students in grade 8 will learn about World History.

Social Studies Syllabus

Materials
Binder, dividers, notebook paper, folder, pens and pencils, highlighters

Grades
Binder 10%
Homework 10%
Speaking/Listening 15%
Quizzes 20%
Tests and Projects 30%

Rules
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Be polite and respectful
Be prepared for class
Be positive and work hard!

Rewards
Raffle Tickets
Phone call home

Consequences
Nonverbal warning
Verbal warning
Silent lunch/ detention
Negative phone call home
Write-up to principal

Textbook
Grade 7: NATGEO World Culture and Geography
Grade 8: NATGEO World History

Homework
You will have homework on most days. This is to prepare you to have independent study habits needed in high school and life. I am available for help after school and we can talk during lunch.

Attendance/Tardiness
It is important for you to be in school every day, unless you are seriously sick. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the “missing work”. Ask for help after school. Do not ask for help during class. Depending on circumstance, you will have one week to pass in missing work.

Extra Help
I am available for extra help every Thursday, but you are always welcome to ask to come other days as well.

Online Resources
Quizlet
Edmodo

Home/School Communication
Talking Points