1. Welcome to 7th Grade World Studies Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hawkins
September 19th, 2012

2. A little about Mrs. Hawkins…
Bachelor of Arts in Business Education
with a major in Finance
Cleary University
Teacher:
11th year (7th in RCS)
Mother of 3:
Jessica (Graduate of EMU),
Tori (West 6th grader)
Jeff (Long Meadow 3rd grader)
Wife:
Married for 13 years
University of
Michigan
Masters of Arts in Elementary Education
Endorsed in
Language Arts & Social Studies
A little about Mrs. Hawkins…

3. MY SCHEDULE SCHOOL STARTS 7:30 SCHOOL ENDS 2:20 Half days end 10:38
1st Hour World Studies :45-8:41
2nd Hour World Studies :46-9:42
3rd Hour Language Arts/AP 9:47-10:43
4th Hour Language Arts/AP 10:48-11:47
Lunch LUNCH :47-12:17
5th Hour World Studies :22-1:18
6th Hour PREP 1:23-2:20
MY SCHEDULE

4. Grade Level Content Expectations Common Core State Standards
Our Curriculum
Grade Level Content Expectations
State
Common Core State Standards
National

5. Curriculum at a Glance History
Use historical conceptual devices to organize and study the past
Use historical inquiry and analysis to study the past
Use historical concepts, patterns, and themes to study the past.
The beginnings of Human Society
Classical traditions, World Religions and Major Empires
Geography
Use maps and other geographic tools to acquire and process information
Use geographic inquiry and analysis to answer important questions
Use geographic themes to study the Earth (5 Themes of Geography)
Civics and Government
Purpose of government
Structure & functions
Relationship of USA to other nations
Economics
Market, National and, International Economies
Curriculum at a Glance

6. World Studies: The Ancient World
MyWorld Geography
Eastern Hemisphere
Issued textbooks and online
World Studies:
The Ancient World
Textbook available in class and online at:

7. COMMUNICATION Email MyRCS Planner/ Agenda Classroom Web Page
Report Cards/
Progress Reports
Parent Conference
MyRCS

8. STUDENT PLANNERS Filled in for entire week on Monday
Most accurate information.
IC-In class
HW-Homework
RD-Read & Discuss
Parents-please check!
Encourage students to write down all assignments.
STUDENT PLANNERS

9. Rochester Community Schools
Class Website
Rochester Community Schools
Middle Schools
Schools
School Menu
Van
Hoosen
Mrs. Hawkins
Classroom News
Weekly Agenda (updated every Monday)
Reminders, PowerPoint's, and forms.
Online sites for additional practice or review.

10. Classroom Rules 1. Students will follow all Viking Virtues.
Follow all directions the first time given.
Be in class and seated when the bell rings.
Passes are limited to emergencies; be prepared and take care of personal needs between classes.
Raise your hand and wait to be recognized by the teacher to comment.
Act respectfully with classroom materials and school technology.
Viking POWER
Positive
Ownership
Well-mannered
Excellence
Respect

11. with or without office referral
Discipline
Warning
Non-verbal or Verbal
Reflection Form
Requires parent signature
MyRCS
Detention
with or without office referral
Parent Contacted
via phone or text

12. Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence
Check classroom web page.
me.
What should I do when my child is absent?
Student is responsible for checking the “Missed Work” folders once they return.
Student should also check the Agenda on the board.
Allowed two days per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment.
Absence
(Due to Illness)
May request work five days prior to absence.
Make-up work is due the first day of return.
(Due to pre-planned Circumstances)

13. Homework Policy Homework vs. Homework Completion
Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time-management skills.
Homework vs. Homework Completion
Regular Homework is turned in and graded.
Homework completion refers to those assignments which are not graded but simply recorded as complete.
Expect 2 or 3 days of homework.
Current Events Presentation 4 times a year
Homework Policy

14. Grades

15. Donations please 
We are always in need of these items. Send them in at your convenience.