Course Syllabus

Building:  Sterling Jr. High School

Course Title:  7th grade Washington State History

Teacher:  Mrs. Amalia Rebel

Email:  rebela@eastmont206.org                        Phone:  (509) 888-2590 

Course Description:  In this year-long course on Washington State History, students will explore the economic, political, and social aspects of Washington from early inhabitants to present day. Students will experience these topics through the study of maps, the use of textbook materials, educational videos, and online resources. Passing this course is required for high school graduation.

Pre-Requisites:  There is no pre-requisite for this course.  

Needed Materials: Throughout this course, students will need pencils, colored pencils and the school Chromebook.

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course.  The primary textbook is The Washington Journey (second edition). Technology is integrated in this course through Google Classroom and includes a variety of digital media and supplemental resources.

Grading:  Students achieve their grade in a points based grading system.  Grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System.  The secure student information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.  All history grades can be found in Qmlativ, not Google Classroom. If an assignment is missing, it will be marked as a 0 along with a notation saying it is missing.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:

Accommodations and/or modifications:  Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented disabilities.  Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education Program team.  If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program.  Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy and described in the student handbook.  Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.

The schoolwide/classroom expectations are: 1) Show Respect; 2) Make Good Decisions;

3) Solve Problems.

Make-up Work:  Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course.  Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…”  All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed.  Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.  All course work is expected to be made up one (1) week prior to the end of the trimester.

Corrections/Retakes: Any test/quiz receiving the score of 70% or lower may be redone/corrected for partial credit within the trimester they are assigned.

Cell phones: Cell phones and earbuds are not to be used during this class. They are to be placed in the designated areas or in the student’s backpack. If cell phones or earbuds are out during class, an administrator will be notified.

Toys: Stuffed animals, tech decks, etc. are considered to be toys and should stay at home. If a toy is brought to class, the student will be asked to put it in their backpack or locker. Should a second offense occur, an administrator will be notified.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:  There are no specific extra opportunities for this course.

Printed Documents:  Print copies of digital documents are available.  Please contact the main office for printed copies of documents that are referenced and published on the website.