Classroom Information
Ms. Baird-Room A-17
U.S. History- 7th Grade-2015-2016
Email: megan.baird@lcps.org
School Phone: (571) 252-2840
Available for help: Block 4, Block 5, Lunch and before school upon
request
Classroom Expectations:
“Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will allow you and others to learn.”
You are expected to be respectful towards yourself, others and school property. You
are expected to be prepared for class and on time. You are expected to have a good
attitude and be ready to learn!
If students fail to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, I will follow this
process:
1st infringement- verbal warning
2nd infringement- student/teacher conference
3rd infringement- parent contact
4th infringement-lunch detention
5th infringement-referral to the dean
Materials Needed for Class:
-3 subject notebook **Paper Test**
-Folder
-Pencils/Pens
-Colored Pencils
-Composition Notebook (bellringers)
-Glue Stick
Course Overview:
This year, you will be learning about the history of the United States from 1865 to
present day. We will start the year off discussing the end of the Civil War and how
the South was rebuilt. We will continue with settlers moving West, immigration,
industrialization, the Progressive Era, women’s rights, the Spanish-American War,
WWI, the Roaring 20’s, the Great Depression, WWII, and the Cold War Era.
Throughout the year, students will work on assignments and projects
independently, with partners, and in groups. At times, there will be hands-on
activities to help solidify the information learned.
Grading Information:
Tests=50%
Quizzes=30%
Classwork=15%
Homework=5%
Retake & Redo Policy
Our policy is to ensure that the best practices are followed for student achievement
and success.
If a student receives a grade of 70% or better, there will not be an opportunity for
retesting/requizzing.
Students must receive remediation either before or after school, during lunch, or
during their resource time to communicate their misunderstanding with their teachers.
The following methods will be used at the teacher’s discretion for helping the
students to achieve mastery on the required standard or learning target:
1. Retesting/requizzing certain standards that were not mastered
2. Corrections made to previously ask test/quiz questions
3. Orally asking questions to allow the student to show their comprehension of tested
concepts
4. A complete retest/requiz (this would be an extreme situation)
Retesting/requizzing is something that should not be taken as an automatic occurrence.
Students need to do their part to actively engage in class presentations and discussions. If
situations do occur when concepts are difficult, students should make the effort to come
in for extra help. A student not preparing for testing/quizzing doesn’t always mean that
the retesting/requizzing opportunity will be available.
If a student takes advantage of the retesting/requizzing policy, the highest grade
they can achieve is a 70%. Our department goal is to have all students comprehend
the importance of preparing and doing their best with their original efforts.
Schedule:
Block 1- 8th Grade Civics
Block 2 – 7th Grade Honors U.S. History
Block 3- 7th Grade Honors U.S. History
Block 4- Planning
Block 5-Planning
Block 6- 8th Grade Civics
Block 7- 8th Grade Civics
Block 8- 7th Grade Honors U.S. History
Textbooks:
-The American Journey
-Online textbooks: Taj.glencoe.com
Username: AJ03
Password: trEJAyey5x
-Our America
-http://www.fivepondspressbook.com/studentbooks
Username: Student
Please Email me or check your notebooks for the password
Dear Parents/Guardians,
School is back!! I hope you and your family had a nice summer and everyone
is ready to start this school year off on the right foot. I am looking forward to the
following school year and being able to work with your child!
Please read the information provided to your student about the following
school year and sign the bottom of this page. Please have your child return the
signed copy by ______________________________________________________________________.
I am positive it will be a great school year and that I will have your support
from home. We are all here to ensure your child is safe and learning!
Thank you,
Megan Baird
8th Grade Civics
7th Grade U.S. History
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read the attached information regarding my U.S. History class. I understand
the expectations and rules of the classroom. I will be prepared every day and ready
to learn.
Child’s name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Child’s block: _________________________
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Parent Email:_________________________________________________________________________________
How would you like to be contacted?
Phone Call
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Both/Either
Best Phone# to be reached: ____________________________________________________________
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