Mr. Robitz’s Course Overview and Expectations
Welcome to 7th Grade World History!
7th grade World History is a class primarily focused on ancient cultures. Our studies will take us around the world studying some of the great empires and time periods. We will primarily explore Rome, The Renaissance, The Reformation, The Enlightenment, The Rise of Islam, The Middle Ages and Early Meso-American Civilizations. It will be the journey of a lifetime.
Class Expectations
BeResponsible:
- Come each day prepared for class with the needed suppliesand homework complete.
- Keep track of your assignments and their due dates in your agenda.
3. Ask for help when you need it.
4. Do your own work. Don’t let others copy your work.
5.Take care of our classroom. Pick up after yourself.
Be Respectful:
1. Listen when others are talking.
2. Think before you speak.
3. Don't put down others, even if you don't agree with them.
4. Be on time.
5. Participate in class. I know you won't like everything we
aredoing, but at least give it a try.
6. Put effort into your work. Make it worth my time.
7. When you have work time, use it and then read.
8. Use G rated language.
9. Text before or after school, not in class.
Be Safe:
1.If it may hurt you or someone else don't do it. (This includes words!)
2. Use materials wisely.
3.Report unsafe behavior/rumors to an adult.
Class Resources
Our classroom textbook is World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times. I have a classroom set of these books so students will not be checked out their own copy. If a need for a copy of the book arises they may check one out from the library. Book resources, such as review quizzes, flip cards and section reviews, are also available online. The link is on my teacher web page.
Grading Policy
90% or greater = A
80% - 89% =B
70% - 79% = C
60% -69% = D
Below 60% = F
(60% summative assessments/ 40% daily practice work)
Homework Policies
1.All homework is due in complete sentence form unless
otherwise statedby the teacher. Generally homework is due
thefollowingday at thebeginning of the class period.
2.Assignments will be posted daily on the board in the front of the
classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to write the
assignmentdown during class time.
3.Assignments are expected to be turned in on time and complete
in order to successfully pass summative assessments.
4. The student will be required to complete any homework, test, or
quizthey have missed, due to an absence. In most cases, tests and
quizzes mustbe made up the following day the student returns. It is the
student’sresponsibility to contact the teacher for missed assignments and tests.
All summative tests can be retaken if all homework has been completed and the
review sheet finished.
5. Extra credit is not an option. If you are interested in raising your grade make an
appointment to re-take one of your summative assessments.
Progress Reports and Teacher Website
Progress reports will be handed to students every 2 weeks, on Tuesday, during their Focus class. Mid-term and End of quarter grades will be mailed home. Check ParentsVUE for a listing of missing assignments and current grade. You are always welcome to email or call me for a current update on your student as well!
Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.
-Winston Churchill