Welcome Back to School 200809

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Welcome Back to School 2008/09
Mr.Blomekes 7th Grade Social Studies Class
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Course Content

• World History and World Civilizations
• Geography
• Eastern Hemisphere
• Religions
• Economics
• Cultures
• Current Events

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Where in the world?
The Great Wall in China
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Where is this?
The Taj-Mahal in India
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And this beautiful place?
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Student Expectations

• BE ON TIME!!
• BRING ALL SUPPLIES WITH YOU TO CLASS!!
• RESPECT ME AND EACH OTHER!!
• RAISE YOUR HAND TO SPEAK!!
• DO WHAT IS ASKED OF YOU!!
• FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL RULES!!
• TURN IN ALL HOMEWORK ON TIME!!
• Every rule has a reason and if they are broken
  there are consequences for your actions.

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Other Class Guidelines

• Every one will be allowed time to express their
  opinions.  In class, we discuss and debate we do
  not argue or fight.
• Please do not talk while the instructor or fellow
  classmates are talking.
• All students have the responsibility to maintain
  a neat classroom.  Everyone will keep the floor
  and desk clean and free of trash and writing.

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Class Supplies

• Social Studies Folder
• Paper and Pencil
• Colored Pencils
• Textbook (unless told otherwise)

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Homework

• Students will have as many days to make up as
  they have missed.
• Late work will be accepted 1 day late for ½
  credit
• Assignment board to inform students of missing
  work

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How Are Grades Determined?

• Cumulative points system
• Homework and in class activities are the most
  important aspects of class.
• Tests and Quizzes
• Projects
• Citizenship Grade
• Extra Credit

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Grading Scale

• 100-98 A
• 97-95 A
• 94-92 A-
• 91-89 B
• 88-86 B
• 85-83 B-
• 82-80 C
• 79-77 C
• 76-74 C-
• 73-71 D
• 70-68 D
• 67-65 D-
• 64-0 F

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Keeping In Touch

• Phone number, Website Email
• 521-7230 work
• Best Time to Call 955-1040
• http//nccsc.k12.in.us/nblomeke/
• nblomeke_at_nccsc.k12.in.us