Civics & Western
Hemisphere World
Geography
7th Grade social studies
Mr. Klink
Contact information
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Teacher: Mr. Brian Klink
Phone: 538-1130, ext. 2120
School e-mail: klinkb@merton.k12.wi.us
Home e-mail: bwklink@yahoo.com
Course description
 The
seventh grade social studies
curriculum blends a combination of
western hemisphere geography and
cultures with modern day civics.
 It also incorporates weekly geography
skills known as strain the brains and
current events from around the world,
which will be completed quarterly.
Content topics
 Geography
and Cultures of North America
& South America
 Foundations of American Citizenship &
Democracy, the National Government,
Political Parties and Interest Groups, and
Elections
Required materials
 assignment
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notebook
(1) notebook/loose leaf
pack
(1) pocket folder/binder
(1) extra fine sharpie
pens/pencils
(1) box of colored pencils
(2) red pens
Grading scale
 99-100=A+
 76-80=C
 94-98=A
 74-75=C-
 92-93=A-
 72-73=D+
 90-91=B+
 67-71=D
 85-89=B
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 83-84=B 81-82=C+
65-66 = D 0-64 = F!
communication
 The
student should record the due dates of all
assignments, projects, and tests/quizzes in their
assignment notebook DAILY that are written on
the wipe board.
 Advance notice of about a week will be given for
all tests and quizzes, and in almost all cases, a
study guide will be provided.
 Feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns via e-mail, WebNotes, or in person.
 I am available for help anytime, just let me know!
Make-up policy
 The
number of days that a student is absent
from school is the same number of days that will
be given for him/her to make up missed work
unless other arrangements have been made
with me.
 If assignments are given in advance to a student
out of school for a vacation, the expectation is
that they are completed upon return or they will
fall under the late work policy.
Late work policy
 It
is very important for all assignments and
projects to be turned in on the assigned due
date at the beginning of each class.
 In the event an assignment is not, it is
considered late and must be turned in the
following day, at which time it will be lowered two
full letter grades.
 After that, the assignment is considered missing
and it will elapse to a zero if not turned in.
Final thoughts
I
look forward to
having the opportunity
to work with you this
year in seventh grade
social studies, which
will hopefully be a fun
and exciting school
year for everyone!
 Thanks!
 Any Questions?