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Introduction

Ms. Holmes – 7th Grade Social Studies

Review schedule for tonight

Forms to pick up (if your child did not give you these forms, please pick up and sign before you leave)

Movie permission slip DIG Parent Letter Technology Survey Syllabus (this is glued into your child’s

notebook and on my wiki page, but please take one if you would like another copy)

Interactive Notebooks

Asked to buy 12 composition notebooks

3 will be dedicated to this class

Need 1 to start each trimester

Others can be left at home

Purpose of the Interactive Notebook

Taking notes Doing assigned work (Classwork & Homework)

Supplemental activities A collection of most of the work required Show me that your child is working to the best of his/her ability

Designed and pre-planned so each student ends up with a similar product

Graded periodically throughout the year with a corresponding rubric

Amounts to 25% of total grade Very important that students make up whatever assignments/notes they may miss due to absence

Homework

Throughout each chapterAssigned periodicallyMaintained/Done within the interactive notebookAccount for 20% of gradeExpected to be done on time & when it is assignedWill be checked day after, but only graded periodically (when notebooks are due)

Graded using a corresponding rubric you will find in the interactive notebook

Added to Aeries after notebooks are turned in and graded

Assessments

Throughout the year, as we progress through our Social Studies textbook: Various types of assessments to be given regarding the topic of study

Students will be aware of an upcoming Chapter / Unit Test or Chapter Quiz

(Pop) quizzes may be given without warning Assessments will account for 40% of total grade

Projects

A fun part of social studies for most students

Creative format Various projects throughout the year

Expect at least one project for each unit we cover

Will account for 15% of total grade

Some examples of the projects we will be doing this year are below:

DIG Byzantine Mosaic Art Islamic Pillars Practice African Mask Making Calligraphy Art Medieval Shields Character Extended

Note: I can and will provide supplies and/or time after school to complete projects if there a need. Please schedule with me via email at dholmes@sjcoe.net

AeriesIf you have not already signed up for the Parent Portal

(Aeries): I highly suggest that you do All communication of your child’s progress in this class can be easily obtained through viewing the Parent Portal

To get signed onto Aeries, parents need to pick up your paperwork at the main office

Aeries will be updated regularly, but will not change every day

Daily assignments will be checked in the classroom regularly, but a rubric grade will be entered into

Aeries after Interactive Notebooks are collected and graded by the end of a given chapter/unit

Social Studies Textbook – On-line Textbook

The 7th grade Social Studies textbook; Medieval to Early Modern Times is on-line and available for student use.

Please be sure to utilize this link to: re-read the chapter get help with vocabulary listen to audio versions of the text do study activities, etc. It is a great resource to have! Log on by going to http://my.hrw.com/index.jsp

Username: Cap6s1 Password: x5j8a

WIKI Page

I have started using a website with important information The wiki has information and links to sites that I will want your child to see or use

They should visit the wiki page often, especially for homework reminders or project details

You can access the page by going to http://msholmes31.wikispaces.com

Major Activities for 7th Grade

Field Trip (San Francisco) Chinatown Chaperones welcome and needed

Please encourage students to fundraise

A big portion of the funds raised go toward our fieldtrip and other assemblies

We will have 4 parties this year to celebrate the year’s holidays/breaks

Halloween Party Winter Holiday Party Valentine’s Day Party End-of-the-Year Renaissance Festival

Donations: We are asking for $5.00 contribution towards our party planning. If you would rather help with supplies or your time, please let me know via email. I will be in charge of scheduling and hosting the parties during and around the Social Studies classes.

Got Questions?Got Questions?

Media Studies – 4th and 7th PeriodsLet’s start with a little about me, my background, and my plans for the class

Elective for both 7th and 8th graders Meant as an introduction to mass communication to better prepare your child for similar classes in both high school and college

Use and follow the textbooks: Media/Impact Media/Impact an an introduction to introduction to mass mediamass media

Pass/No Pass grading Projects – 1 per trimester No Homework – or added pressure intended

Spanish – 5th Period

...Let’s start with a little about me, my background, and my plans for the class

Elective for both 7th and 8th graders Meant as an introduction to High School Spanish to better prepare your child for the stresses of a language class

Use and follow the textbooks: ¿Cómo te va?Cómo te va? Pass/No Pass grading Projects – 1 per trimester No Homework – or added pressure intended