Ms.

O'lan Genevieve Rodillas CTS

CONTA ocrodillas@gdoe.net
7th Grade Social Studies Course EMAIL &
PHONE 632-5647 (ext.1143)
Syllabus INSTAGRAM bmsblackcobras
SY 2018-2019

7th Grade Social Studies is an introductory course to World Geography.

OBJECTIVES

The course will build on map skills, interpreting charts and graphs, five
themes of geography, World & U.S. History, types of government and
economics. The students will be able to apply map skills and the five
themes of geography with a focus on the following regions: Asia,
Oceania, Americas, Africa and Europe. At the end of the year students
will be able to locate specific types of geographic features, interpret and
analyze visual information, understand how types of governments affect
the types of economic systems. We will also do a review of significant
events that have happened in World History focusing on the different
cultures and the impact it has on the world today. The course will also
focus on U.S. History from Early America to the Constitutional Era, with
an emphasis also on the democratic-republic government type system.

MATERIALS & TEXTBOOK

KEY
CLASSROOM RULES
-Textbook: People, Places &
Change 1. Think before you say or do.
-ONE Composition Notebook 2. Respect everyone.
3. Listen to instruction.
-Pencils, Black or Blue Pens 4. Gum is prohibited.
5. Be prepared & be on time.
-ONE Three Pronged Folder 6. Give your best work & effort.
(Any color)
-Steady supply of Filler Paper
Folder/Notebook
-ONE Ruler 10%
   Grade  Breakdown

Tests & Quizzes

-ONE Pocket Dictionary 30%
Quarter Exam
-Crayons or Colored Pencils 20%

GRADE EQUIVALENT
100-90 = A
89-80 = B
79-70 = C Assignments & Projects
69-60 = D 40%
59-0 = F
Course Timeline & GDOE Skills

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Geographic Skills
Oceania & Asia Americas Europe & Affrica
5 Themes of Geography

GDOE 7.3.1 GDOE 7.2.3 GDOE 7.4.1 GDOE 7.5.2

INTERPRET maps, DESCRIBE characteristics of COMPARE how governments DISTINGUISH between
globes, satellites, selected contemporary function in selected world developed and developing
images, photographs or societies that resulted from societies. countries and relate their
diagrams, using historical events or factors, level of economic
geographical information such as invasion, conquest, development to their
about the world’s colonization, immigration, and standard of living and quality
countries, cities, and trade. of life.
environments.
GDOE 7.5.3
GDOE 7.3.4 EXPLAIN the impact of
LOCATE physical, scarcity on international
economic, and cultural trade and economic
characteristics of world interdependence among
regions. societies.

MAKE UP WORK POLICY

Make up assignments are due three days after an excused absence(s). Arrangements
may also be made directly with the teacher should additional days are required. Pre-
arranged absences must be made with the school counselors and assignments will be
due upon the return from absence, unless prior arrangements are made. It is the
student’s responsibility to request for his/her missing assignments from the teacher and
to submit it in the timely manner agreed upon.

EVALUATION

50 Students are evaluated based on a percentage system broken down.

40 Participation/Citizenship focuses on the behavior for each student. Students will be graded
based on a citizenship rubric(see attachment). Folders are to be signed weekly to show
30 parents/guardians the progress of their children and what is being done in class on a daily
20 basis. Journals are topics that will be assigned based on/relevant to the theme of study.
Assignments will be assigned daily and are expected to be turned in on time. Projects will be
10 assigned throughout the year to show overall comprehension of the topic covered.
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 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE PLAN

(STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES)

L ADDRESSED: Be Responsible, Respectful
and Safe & Value Their Community
S O Students are expected to adhere to the
ROADRUNNER THREE by being:

RESPECTFUL

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Not only to their teachers, but also
to their peers, school personnel,
and school property.

SAFE
Use school uniform and shoes daily and appropriately. Please refer to Board Policy
S 401 for further school uniform guidelines. No contrabands or weapons allowed.
Possession of either/both will result in a major referral to the administrator of
discipline.

RESPONSIBLE

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-Be on class daily and on time. Bring class materials daily.
-Wait for the teacher to admit and dismiss you from class.
-FOOD, DRINK OR GUM CHEWING is NOT allowed in class.
-Take care of the materials provided to you by the teacher. Report any damage to
the materials immediately to the teacher.
-Submit assignments on time. Keep track of your missed assignments by using a
planner. Parents should check planner daily to ensure completion of assignments or
comments from teacher(s). Parents may contact teacher via email address provided
above. Please see make up work policy.
-Three unexcused tardy is equivalent to one absence. Three consecutive absences
must require a doctor’s note. Three unexcused absences in a quarter will warrant a
mandatory parent/team teacher conference.

As a team, we are implementing a four levels of consequences.

Students will have two chances to curtail the unwanted behavior(s).
If student chooses to commit an offense, the following will be
implemented:
Teacher warning. Notation made.

CONSEQUENCES Notation made and a phone call made to parent/guardian in the

attempt to curtail behavior. Student will also be subject to team
detention.
Parent meeting or activity detention. Team behavioral monitor sheet
initiated by AAP teacher.

Referral for disciplinary action as a major offense.

*All MAJOR offenses will be handled directly by the administrator for discipline.
 PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE

The following is requested of the parents/guardians to ensure our student obtains every educational
opportunity possible for a successful school year. (SLOs Addressed: Making Positive Choices and
Striving for a Better Tomorrow)
• To provide a communication log/planner, and to review it daily with the student.
• To provide the necessary classroom materials/tools and ensure the student brings it to class daily.
• To provide the teacher/school updated contact number(s)/email address.
• To complete and submit document(s), as requested by the teacher and school (i.e. quarterly project
information, progress reports, memos from teacher/school).
• Parents may request to schedule to meet with individual or team teachers during 2nd period and by
contacting the school at 632-5647 for a scheduled date. Otherwise, you may email me directly at
ocrodillas@gdoe.net.

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*By signing below, you are acknowledging your commitment and involvement to the above. Please
provide updated contact number(s) and email address below. Please return this portion of the syllabi to
Ms. Rodillas. This is my commitment to do my best and my affirmation that I have read and understood
what is expected of me and what I can expect from my Social Studies class.
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Student’s Name (print and sign) Date
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date Student’s Class Period ____
Contact number(s):_______________________ Email: _______________________________
Medical Concern(s) regarding your child, i.e. food allergies, medications, etc. (Please be specific):
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Teacher: Ms. O. Rodillas 7th Grade Social Studies

Approved by __________________
Ms. Ruth Cuenco
7th Grade Administrator