2. Mrs. Fitzmorris (Mrs. Fitz) Room 706 7 th Grade Social Studies WELCOME!

3. 1.Fold your sheet of card stock in half to create a tall table tent. 2.Decorate the tent with your first name on one side; make it neat and large enough for me to read from across the room. 3.On the inside of your tent answer the questions found on the board. While you wait for me to complete necessary paper work – please complete the following assignment: Introductions

4. What to Expect Lesson 1

5. Soooo, what are some of your “expectations” about this class? This class deals with how the United States became the United States – from Revolutionary Times up through the Civil War and Reconstruction. (we will begin with a brief review of early American History.) We will also focus on geography concepts, vocabulary building and responsibilities of citizenship.

6. Assignments and Activities Cooperative Learning Daily Social Studies Guided Notes Visual Discovery Simulations Guided Practice Map Skills Current Events Interactive Notebook aka “Passport” Creative Arts Graphic Organizers Video Field Trips Presentations Projects Team Building Class Building Vocabulary Building Historical Thinking Skills

7. Why are we here? In order for us to achieve our purpose for being here, what guidelines and rules do we need? In other words, WHAT RULES or GUIDELINES do we need so that you can learn and I can teach? To learnand to have fun. Lesson 1: What To Expect

8. Class Rules  Be Prepared! Bring all necessary materials to class EVERYDAY Interactive Notebook (“Passport”), pens/pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, paper, planner Come to class having completed your assignments Do YOUR part; be READY to PARTICIPATE in discussions and activities Awwwww! Don’t let the dog EAT your homework!

9. Class Rules  Be Prompt! Tardiness is a BAD habit ; 3 tardies = after school detention. Be SEATED and WORKING when the Tardy Bell rings.  Be Patient! Consider the ideas and opinions of others. Disagree in an agreeable way. Encourage and Appreciate. FOCUS on YOUR success.  Be Productive! Follow instructions the first time; NO EXCUSES! Complete ALL assignments NEATLY. Use your time WISELY Actively participate in class activities and discussion.

10.  Be Polite! Remember to... Treat one another and me with respect as well as classroom, teacher and classmate resources Put downs will not be allowed One person speaks at a time Class Rules Treat others how you want to be treated. Lesson 1: What To Expect

11. Class Rules  Do NOT write, read or pass notes during class  These will be confiscated, read by your teacher and the administration and then sent HOME!  Keep ALL food, gum, drinks and candy out of the classroom.  Cheating of any kind, results in an unacceptable paper Includes homework, class work and tests!  ALL school-wide rules and policies are to be followed

12. What supplies will I need? 1.2 inch, 3 –ring binder (poly) – (**this will be shared with Science) 1.Lots of loose leaf paper/ re-enforcers 2.Set of 3 dividers 3.Sheet protectors (at least 10) 4.Black/blue ink pens 5.Colored pencils/ thin markers 6.Highlighters (various colors)

13. Classroom Procedures: Arrival: - Be seated in your assigned desk, copy down “Reminders” in your planner. - Begin the RAP assignment. Dismissal – I dismiss you – not the bell! Announcements: You are to be SILENT during any announcement so everyone may hear. Bathroom Use – Use on your own time. - Hall passes will be given / unused hall passes = exam bonus points

14.  Class work, Tests and Quizzes, Projects, Notebook Activities – 80% Grading System  Comprehensive 9-week EXAM 20% of your grade  JPAMS Bonus Points EVERY FRIDAY * signed by parent /5 points each week * This is the only bonus opportunity other than bonus work on individual assignments Lesson 1: What To Expect

15.  LATE WORK. CW is never accepted late! Assignments valued at 50 or more Points are deducted 10% for each day Late. Grading System Excused absence from school  results in NO late penalties if work is completed in timely manner.  Keep Track of grades using JPAMS What To Expect 100-93 A 92- 85 B 75 – 84 C 67 – 74 D 0 – 66 F EVERYTHING COUNTS!

16. Grading System Beware of the mighty ZERO…. -Failure to complete and turn in assignments result in zeroes posted to JPAMS. -One zero averaged with an “A – 100” results in an “F”. **Zeroes are extremely difficult to overcome.

17. All Graded Work (including tests and quizzes) will be returned to the student:  Will be placed back into the notebook section it originated or in designated pocket folder. **It is very important that you keep up with your completed assignments and those that have been returned!  In the case of a grade discrepancy: If the graded paper can not be produced, then the grade in question will NOT be changed.

18. Absent From Class Don’t let yourself get OVERWHELMED!! Lesson 1: What To Expect

19. Absent From Class  Check the “Reminder” Board & Daily Handout Folders in the classroom  Check with your team  Check with me  Check the Daily Class Work/Due Dates section on my teacher web page: http://teacherweb.com/LA/FontainebleauJrHighSchool /AmieeFitzmorrishttp://teacherweb.com/LA/FontainebleauJrHighSchool /AmieeFitzmorris/ You can also e-mail me amiee.fitzmorris @stpsb.org Lesson 1: What To Expect

20. I am here to help and assist you and your learning. My door is always open to you. Friendly Reminder Lesson 1: What To Expect I usually arrive to FJH around 8:00 and I am often in my classroom during lunch should you need me.

21. Homework, Already????? Get all paper work signed by parents. Have your parent(s) visit Mrs. Fitz’s Teacher Web page to sign up for the News Flash Get Supplies (especially binder materials)