What You’ll Be Learning This Year
Cite evidence to support claims.
Engage in collaborative projects & discussions.
Research and present information
from print & digital sources.
Determine themes or central ideas within a text.
Build upon and learn writing skills and strategies for a range of purposes and audiences.
History spanning from the Fall of Rome to MesoAmerican civilizations, focusing on legacy and our connection to the past
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First and foremost…
Enter the room quietly, check the class agenda, begin preparing for tasks independently and be ready to learn.
Be actively engaged in partner, group, and classroom learning activities.
Be prepared by having all daily materials, homework, and a personal reading book.
Demonstrate classroom and digital citizenship.
Abide by both school policies and classroom expectations.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of others.
Be kind & respectful.
Classroom Expectations
An important area of growth for middle schoolers is self-advocacy and approaching their teachers. In this class, students are encouraged to initiate conversations with me regarding class and grading questions and concerns.
Communication
How to contact me:
Bauer, Kimberlee
Prep = Per. 7
Email: bauerk@mdusd.org
(Emails will be returned w/in 24 hours, unless it is the weekend)
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Grades
Seventh grade English & History grades will be quarterly, focusing on the standards and on the history units of study. Final staged writing, projects and assessments will be graded more heavily than independent practice. Grades will be posted online regularly or as new assignments are completed.
All papers and assignments must be in MLA format. Students are responsible for keeping assignments and materials organized and safe. They will be needed to review, study for future testing and for accountability of all work. The use of the MDUSD Google Docs is required for all projects and writing assignments so that they are easily accessible at home and school. Students should save all returned work and keep it until told it is no longer needed.
Everyday, students should…
Foothill Middle School 2023-2024
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Any/all forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and may negatively affect student’s grade. Additionally, academic dishonesty may be reported to administration and to parent/guardian.
Academic dishonesty includes copying other students’ work, plagiarism, and cheating.
Please make wise decisions;
academic dishonesty is not worth it!
Academic Dishonesty
More often than not, there will be the opportunity to begin homework in class, as most homework assignments will be a direct extension of the lesson in class, or (most likely) homework will be to finish an in-class assignment that was not completed during class time..
It is important for students to manage their class time wisely, ask questions in class, and plan accordingly at home.
A Note About
Homework
A student who has been absent has the same amount of days absent to make up missed work.
Absence Policy
Late Policy
If a student is absent on a due date, they must present their assignment(s) the day they return, or email the teacher concerning a possible extension.
Students should check the daily agenda in Google Classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the teacher about absences (both planned and unplanned) regarding missed classwork, assignments, and tests.
Helpful Materials
*Please Note:
Families are not required to purchase any of the above listed items. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions and/ or concerns regarding supplies.