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Welcome to

Texas History

Mrs. Settemeyer

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About Mrs. Settemeyer

I have a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and a Bachelor's Degree Education. Both of my degrees were earned at Texas State University. I am married and have one cat, a leopard gecko, and an freshwater aquarium. I like to read, country dance, watch television/movies, and attend renaissance faires. I love sharks, fairies, and Eeyore.

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Units At A Glance

First Semester

  • Natural Texas and Its People
  • Age of Contact
  • Spanish Colonial
  • Mexican National
  • Revolution

Second Semester

  • Republic of Texas & Early Statehood
  • Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Cotton, Cattle, Railroads
  • Early 1900s (Age of Oil, WWI, and Reform)
  • Great Depression and WWII
  • Civils Rights and Conservatism
  • Modern Times

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Grading Policy

50%: Major Grades

(Tests, Projects)

50%: Daily Grades

(Classwork, Homework, etc.)

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Late Work Policy

On Major Grades, a deduction of 10 points will be applied.

On Daily Grades, a deduction of 15 points will be applied.

Assignments must be turned in before a unit is complete in order to receive credit.

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At Home/Additional Resources for Students

Google Slides (usually for notes), any electronic assignments , and resources will be put into Schoology

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Tutorials

MondayAM: 7:45-8:15

Monday PM: 3:40-4:30

Other days by appointment

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Teacher’s Contact Info

Email: angila_settemeyer@roundrockisd.org

Best Way to Contact Me: Through email.

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Reminders

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1) If you do not already have access to Schoology as a parent, please contact your student’s Advisory teacher for your access code.

2) Home Access is the best way to see Grades. Grades in HAC are the official grade, not the grade in Schoology.

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Bell Schedule - 7th Grade

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1st - 8:15 - 9:06 Am

2nd - 9:10 - 10:03 Am

3rd - 10:07 - 10:58 Am

4th - Advisory - 11:02-11:28

Lunch (4B) 11:28-11:54

5th - 11:58-12:50

6th - 12:54 - 1:45 PM

7th - 1:49 - 2:40 PM

8th - 2:44 - 3:35 PM

My Schedule is listed to the right.

Schedule for all 7th graders

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CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

Students will need for class:

Pencil

Black Pen (for map labeling)

Colored Pencils

School Issued Chromebook (and charger if needed)

Headphones that plug into the computer

Teacher Wish List :

Amazon Wishlist

Note: Clay is only for the upcoming regions project

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Schoology & Tech Helpful Links

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Tips & Tricks for Technology Fixes