7 TH GRADE – GEOGRAPHY – MS. TURNER

RULES:

1. Follow all directions the first time they are given.

2. As soon as you enter the class, start your beginning procedure before tardy bell rings.

3. Raise your hand and get my permission to speak or leave your seat unless otherwise directed.

4. Keep your hands, feet, objects and negative comments to yourself.

5. Cheating, copying other student’s work or talking during test time equals a zero on the test.

ALL SCHOOL AND COUNTY RULES APPLY IN THIS CLASSROOM.

CONSEQUENCES:

1. The 1 st time a rule is broken, a verbal warning will be given.

2. The 2 nd time, the student will get a written warning on the board.

3. The 3 rd time, a writing assignment will be given and is due the next day. Writing assignment will be

to write all states and capitals 5 times.

4. The 4 th time or failure to turn in discipline assignment will result in detention and parent contact.

5. Referral to the dean will result when the above steps have failed to modify behavior, failure to

attend detention or bring back detention note and SEVERE BEHAVIOR.

6. I reserve the right to use time out or change seats when I feel it is necessary.

REWARDS:

Positive letters home, praise, stickers, special events, free homework coupons, awards and more.

SUPPLIES NEEDED;

1. Pencils or pens. Some assignments need to be written in pen.

2. A plastic 3 ring folder.

3. Notebook paper. Please avoid spiral notebook paper. It makes a mess.

4. At times, markers, poster board, colored pencils & other art supplies needed to complete projects.

COURSE OF STUDY:

We will study the cultural and physical geography of the world. We will also study conservation, maps,

graphs, and charts. We will also study Florida History at the end of the year.

CLASS METHODS & TOOLS:

Textbooks, Mandatory projects every marking period, documentaries, movies, computer programs, essays, art,

memorization, games and more!!!

GRADING SYSTEM:

Homework and classroom assignments = 34%

Tests, quizzes, essays, projects & group work = 66%

100%

EXTRA CREDIT:

Must be turned in 1 week before the end of the marking period.

The teacher will assign or pre-approve any extra credit assignment.

Extra credit will increase grade averages, interest in history and knowledge.

ABSENCES:

Students need to be in my class everyday. Make up work will be given to the a student that has been absent

but it is the responsibility of the student to get missed notes, daily assignments and homework assignments.

Students missing tests cannot make them up during class time. Make up tests are given before or after school.

If a student does not make up a test within 3 days of the absence, the student will earn a zero on the test.