Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mr. Andrew Weiss Homeroom 7B Junior High Social Studies Phone Number: (425) 746-4220 extension 5429 E-mail: andreww@stlouiseschool.org Please participate in the “Plus, Minus, Delta” activity before you leave

Using a Post-It Note, please provide any feedback you have for me on how to improve Social Studies Class PLUS= Positive experiences; what were things you liked about Social Studies Class Minus= Negative experiences; what are some things that you did not like about Social Studies Class Delta= Change; what are things you would like me to do differently in this Social Studies Class Feedback should be anonymous Plus minus delta

About me Originally from Philadelphia Went to the University of Rhode Island Secondary Education History Middle Level Endorsement 7th year in teaching 6 years at Barrington Middle School 1st Year at St. Louise! New Resident of Seattle About me

Please refer to the Handbook for all policies, rules, and guidelines Be on time Be Prepared Uniform Dress Accountable for learning School Rules

GRADE 7: The formation of the American nation, government and culture; The early years of the United States of America; Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny; the Civil War; Reconstruction; Catholic Social Teachings GRADE 8: The Western Frontier; Industrial Revolution; Immigration; Progressive Era; Overseas Expansion; Washington State History; Catholic Social Teachings Curriculum

Skills we will be developing Reading Comprehension Writing Strategies Presentation and Public Speaking Skills Note-taking Strategies Teamwork Citizenship Skills we will be developing

Students must bring the following on a daily basis to be prepared for class 3-Ring Binder (or section) with loose-leaf paper Pencil or Pen Agenda Completed Homework Assignments *Other materials may be required for projects and in- class assignments Class supplies

It is important that students develop a routine to check Skyward daily Skyward allows us to… See daily assignments Stay informed on upcoming events Check current grades and/or missing assignments Skyward

Grading policy Homework: 20% (short, independent assignments) Participation/Behavior: 10% (acting in accordance with school policies and classroom philosophy; consistent attendance and engagement in class) Quizzes: 20% (content and/or skills assessments that cover specific topics; can be announced or announced)  Classwork: 20% (individual and group assignments, graded and completed in class) Tests and Projects: 30% (Large assessments; writing assignments and long-term projects) Grading policy

All homework assignments will be to review class work or prepare students for the next day’s lesson. Access Skyward daily to stay organized and on top of all assignments 4 pts= Complete and on time 2 pts= Partially complete or Completed but late 0 pts= Not yet submitted Homework

Assignments And Activities John Collins Writing Program Vocabulary Quizzes Document Based Questions and Projects Fish Bowl/Socratic Seminar PowerPoint Presentations Debates Plays Group Projects Research Paper And More! Assignments And Activities

Students will be invited to join a “Team” or class through the program, Microsoft Teams Assignments, both in and outside of class, that utilize the internet will be assigned and collected through Teams Teams allows our class to… Access online resources and assignments on any computer Participate in collaborative dialogue with teachers and classmates Turn in assignments and receive prompt feedback Microsoft teams

Questions?