Springton Lake Middle School
Seventh Grade Social Studies
Team: Patriots 7-2
Student/Parent/Teacher Contract
Mrs. Pfeiffer
Email: apfeiffer@rtmsd.org
Voicemail- (610) 627 – 6605
Room: B-211
Welcome to American History! I am excited about the opportunity to get to
know you, and looking forward to a happy and productive school year. U.S.
History is designed to be challenging but not impossible. Many strategies will be
incorporated to make this class informational and fun, including group work,
historical reenactments, partner readings, and classroom discussions. I look
forward to learning about you and guiding your scholastic progress.
Three goals we have for this seventh grade class are:
1) Develop academic strategies that will foster lifelong, independent learners.
2) Ensure that all students successfully meet or exceed Pennsylvania Social
Studies Standards and Common Core Standards.
3) Acquire skills to successfully transition to eighth grade and high school.
Social Studies Supply List:
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A positive attitude.
A pleasant voice.
Restrained feet.
Productive hands.
An inquiring mind.
Equipment to complete your lessons: pencils, colored pencils,
highlighters, a notebook/journal, text book cover and a section in your
binder for social studies.
7. Assignments due
Procedures:
 Arrive to class on-time and prepared.
 Begin class with the “Do-Now” Activity inside you journal.
 Copy all homework down in your assignment as shown on the front board.
 Participate and ask appropriate and insightful questions daily.
 Place proper headings on all assignments: Name, Date, class period, and
title.
 Follow all directions
 Wait for my signal to pack up, not for the bell.
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If you need to use the bathroom, you must sign out in your assignment
book as well as the classroom sign out sheet.
Homework: Homework will be assigned 3 to 4 nights a week and will be
recorded in the assignment book on a weekly basis. It is my hope that the
homework will be meaningful and build specific social studies skills. Assignments
will account for 10% of your grade. Homework that is late will be taken the next
day for half credit up until the last quarter.
Grades: Your score will be based on a total point percentage scale.
Students are expected to check HAC (Home Access Center) on a regular basis.
For Questions about grades or an assignment be sure to schedule a meeting
time for after school help, I will provide the pass.
Absence: If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what
material was missed. A great way to stay current with class is to review the
teacher web pages, which are updated regularly. There is a location in the back
of the room for absentees in need of hand-outs (inside folders of the week) and
assignment due dates. If a quiz or test is given when you are out, make
arrangements with the teacher to make it up within the week.
Sports and extracurricular activities: Remaining eligible is up to YOU, if you
would like to discuss your grade or need my assistance in anyway please make
an appointment to stay after school on help days.
What You Can Expect From Your Teacher
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I will be prepared for class each day.
I will be respectful and fair to all students.
I will come to class each day with a positive attitude.
I will continue to learn
Course Text Books:
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History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism . Diane Hart; Bert
Bower; Teachers’ Curriculum Institute. Palo Alto, CA, 2011.
All students receive a copy
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Creating America: A History of the United States. Jesus Garcia; McDougal
Littell; Rand McNally and Company. Evanston, IL, 2005.
Textbook used as a classroom resource, not taken home
Parent/Student/Teacher Signature Page
*This portion is due Friday
Home & School Communication:
Should you need to contact me for any reason, feel free to call my extension at 610627-6605. Leave your name, number, and the best time for me to reach you. Please make
sure to check out my teacher web page for more detailed information: www.rtmsd.org . I
can also be reached via e-mail at apfeiffer@rtmsd.org. Please be advised that my Google
mail is not checked daily.
I will do my best to ensure that you receive the individual attention that you
deserve. Finally, be positive about learning and reading, smile and have fun! It makes class
more enjoyable for all of us.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pfeiffer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We have read the above information and understand that this letter serves as a contract for
the remainder of the school year.
Student Name (print): _______________________________________________________________________
Student Signature:_____________________________ _______________________Date: ________________
Parent/Guardian Name (print): ____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________ Date: ________________
Teacher Name:
Mrs. Pfeiffer
Date: 9/8/15
Teacher Signature:
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