Seventh Grade Social Studies               Student Name_______________                     September 2003 - June 2004                              Mr. Baulch

 

14 Ways To A Better Year In Social Studies

 

Welcome to 7th grade social studies.  In order to make this a rewarding year, we must go over some basic rules and procedures for our classroom. I will assume the responsibility of a good teacher, while you assume the responsibility of a good student.  You and I must make a commitment to work together.  Our classroom environment will promote respectful, reasonable, and responsible behaviors. 

 

You are expected to make every effort to adhere to the following guidelines:

 

1.  Attendance-         If you are absent from class, it is your job to find out what you missed. Refrain from asking me, “What did I miss?”  Instead ask a friend and tell me what you need.  Call a friend...go on my website- http://www.geocities.com/rbaulch76

 

2.  Lateness-  Do not arrive late for class.  Be in your seat when the bell rings.  If you have a pass, leave it on the desk.  If you do not have a pass, just take your seat and see me at the end of the period. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE LESSON!

 

3.  Preparedness-   Each day you are to have your notebook, agenda book, a pen AND pencil, other necessary  “school supplies,” and any homework assignment which may be due.  DO NOT BOTHER OTHER STUDENTS!

 

4.  Textbook-            LEAVE YOUR TEXTBOOK HOME!!!

 

5.  Notebook-       You can use a section in a loose-leaf binder with a pocket folder.  I recommend dividing your notebook into 2 Sections (Homework & Classwork/Notes)

 

6.  Homework-           *Always copy your homework into your Agenda Book.

*Check my website http://www.geocities.com/rbaulch76                        *Full sentence answers.

                     *Always use a Full Heading

                     *Use a separate piece of paper for each assignment                

*Be Neat!!

*Hand all assignments in on the assigned due date

                                               

7.  Extra Help-    Extra help really helps...don’t leave for home without it!

Given afternoons or by special arrangements in the morning.  You need it, I’ll arrange it!!!!

 

8.  Behavior-             Behave like a student who...

                                                    *cares about themselves and other.

                                                            *values their educational opportunities.

                                                                        *will make lifelong friendships in school.

 

9.  Disciplinary Action-        The majority of students in our class will never need disciplinary action.  Disciplinary action will be handled on an individual basis.

 

10.  Grades-              Tests/Projects (40%), Quizzes (30%), Homework/Classwork (20%),

Cooperation, Attitude, and Participation (10%)

 

11.  Following Directions-    Follow directions when they are given.  This is especially important when completing assignments.  Become a good listener who follows directions.

 

12.  NO, NO, NO.....  gum, hats, walkmans/discmans, coats, drinks, food, ...you know the no’s!!!

Exceptions- very hot day, then only water is ok!  sore throat? sure cough drop ok!

 

13.      Leaving the Room- In the case of an emergency that requires a visit to the nurse or restroom, you may leave the room after filling out the “Hallway Passport” section of your AGENDA and having it signed by the teacher.  NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE THE ROOM WITHOUT AN AGENDA!!!!!!

 

14.      Mr. Baulch’s Website: http://www.geocities.com/rbaulch76

·         I work hard to keep this site updated at all times. However, I occasionally add to or change assignments after updating the site.  This means that you must still copy your homework into your agenda. 

·         The following can be found on my website:

°         Homework/Project Assignments

°         Review Sheets

°         Notes

°         Extra Credit Trivia

°         More!!!

 

Success Is No Accident!!

You Can Make All Of The Difference!!!

Quality Work Comes From Commitment, Planning and Execution!

 

 

Yes, I have carefully read all of the guidelines and will do my best to follow them.

X______________________________

STUDENT

 

 

Yes, I have discussed these guidelines with a parent.

X________________________

PARENT

 

 

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