• Social Studies Grade 7 - Course Syllabus & Expectations

     

    Teacher: Matt Malcos 

    E-Mail: mmalcos@frontiercsd.org

    Phone: 716-926-1730 ext. 3242

     

    Course Description:

    Grade 7 Social Studies is arranged chronologically and incorporates geography as well as economic, social, and political trends. The course content is divided into eight Key Ideas, tracing the human experience in the United States from pre-Columbian times until the Civil War, with a focus on the people, events, and places in New York State as applicable.

     

    Course Textbook:

    Currently, there is no textbook designated for this class. We will be using supplemental readings from multiple sources. 

     

    Contacting the Teacher: 

    The best method for contacting me is through the e-mail address, mmalcos@frontiercsd.org.  

     

    Needed supplies: 

    Purchase - 

    • Pen - Blue or Black 
    • Earbuds (Dollar Store) 
    • Folder (Basic Folder) 

    School Issued (DUE NOT PURCHASE A COMPUTER FOR THIS COURSE) - 

    • School Issued Laptop (Please make sure that your laptop is charged every night.)

     

    Grading and Evaluation:

    Your quarterly grades will be computed using the following system based on the percentile scores:

    • 50% of your grade will be comprised of: Chapter Tests & Projects
    • 30% of your grade will be comprised of: Quizzes
    • 20% of your grade will be comprised of: Homework, Class Work, and Classroom Participation
    • Extra Credit will not be offered in this course. 

     

    Homework / Class Work Policy:

    Homework and class work is a student’s responsibility. It must be done, completely, neatly, and handed in on time to receive full credit. If homework or class work is not completed to my standards or done sloppily, you will redo the assigned work until I am satisfied. All homework assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated.

     If absent from class, it is your responsibility to make up any work done while you were out of class. All work must be handed in within three days of the day missed. If a student is out for consecutive days, the teacher and student will reach a mutually agreeable due date for the completion of all outstanding assignments. I will not tolerate any copying of work, and copied work will receive a grade of zero for everyone involved.

     

                                        2 = Complete as directed by teacher

                                        1 = Assignment partially completed or a day late

                                        0 = No Homework

     

    Announcements:

    Please check my Google Classroom often as work and announcements will be posted in the stream.  The classwork will also be posted on the side board for the students to copy into their agendas.

     

    Classroom Rules and Expectations:

    The Frontier Central School District Handbook and its policies and procedures will be enforced in the classroom. Additionally, students will be expected to adhere to the following:

    • Show Respect: For yourself, your peers, teachers, administration, and school property;
    • Be Prompt and Prepared: arrive to class on time and be prepared to learn.
Last Modified on June 29, 2021