Ms.

Bryant

Everitt Middle School 7th Grade Civics bryanm@bay.k12.fl.us

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Welcome to seventh grade Civics! I look forward to a great school year filled with exciting learning opportunities. This letter is to provide both the student and parent with some general information about how to succeed in this social studies course. Course &b'ectives( In this course, students will learn the roles, rights, and responsibilities of !nited "tates citi#ens the principles, functions, and organi#ation of government the origins of the $merican political system methods of active participation in our political systems. Civics End#of#Course E)am( "tudents are re%uired to complete a standardi#ed state end&of&course '()C* exam in Civics. This will be a comprehensive computer&based exam. This exam will count for %"* of the student+s final ,rade. The test will include +,&-. multiple choice items consisting of low, moderate, and high level %uestions. The test is based on the /ext 0eneration "unshine "tate "tandards in Civics. 1or more information, please see the Civics ()C test item specifications available on the 123)( website.

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Throughout the school year, students will receive grades based on formative and summative assessments. 1ormative assessments include daily class work which allows for practice of new skills and concepts, and timely feedback from the teacher. "ummative grades include %ui##es, tests, pro4ects, writing assignments, and presentations. 1"* of the student grade will be based on formative assessments. ."* of the student grade will be based on summative assessments. /est 0etake -olicy( 5etesting may occur only when the student has completed all formative work. 1ate and Make#u2 3ork( $ll make&up work 'work assigned while a student is absent* must be turned in to the teacher within five days of returning to school. It is the student6s responsibility to re%uest make&up work. Materials 4eeded for Class( 7 composition notebooks 'the ones with pages that do /)T rip out* 8 folder with pockets /otebook paper 9encils:pens School Behavior E)2ectations( Successful& 1ollow school rules and procedures. ;e prepared. &ptimistic& ;elieve in yourself and your abilities. Think positively. 5ccountable& Take ownership of your actions. ;e responsible. 0espectful& 5espect yourself, peers, and staff. Tolerate differences. Everitt Ea,les S&506

9lease do not hesitate to call or email me if you have any %uestions or concerns about your student6s progress in my class. The best way to contact me is via email at bryanm<bay.k8,.fl.us. =ou may also reach me at the school at '>+.* ?-?&@??-. "tudent grades will be updated regularly on the ;ay 3istrict 1)C!" parent portal. I look forward to an exciting year! $fter you have read this syllabus, please complete the information below and return it to me by 7riday8 Se2tember 278 2"1%. I will use this information to contact you with regular updates on your student6s progress. 9lease notify me if there are any changes in your contact information throughout the school year. "incerely, Aolly ;ryant >+.&?-?&@??bryanm<bay.k8,.fl.us

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