History
Dear Parent(s)/ Guardian(s),
I am super excited to begin the 2023-2024 school year with the 7th and 8th grade students. I look forward to working with and getting to know your student(s) in order to deepen our relationship so they can achieve academic success. To ensure that we all have a successful year we will all (parent/guardian, student, & teacher) have to work together to make sure the needs of your student(s) are being met. This year I hope to create an environment built on trust and support that will allow me to help your student(s) overcome any challenges they may face. In our classroom your student(s) will make connections with historical events of the past and how they affect the present and the future. They will be able to analyze and explain problems of the past while being able to make informed decisions in the present. I look forward to embarking on this journey with your student(s).Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You can call me at the school, send me a written note with your student, or contact me via email.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schmich
How to log into TCI: Accessing History Curriculum from Home:
1. Go to http://student.teachtci.com/student/sign_in
2. Enter the following information in the form fields:
a. Teacher email: bschmich@mmcharter.org
b. Username: first initial, followed by last name, all lower case... for example John Doe's username would be jdoe
c. Password: See Mrs. Schmich or Mrs. Watkins for password
7th Grade Social Studies:
Medieval to Early Modern History: Fall of the Roman Empire, Islamic Empires, African Empires, Chinese Dynasties, Japanese Shogunates, Medieval Europe, Mesoamerican Empires, and the Scientific Revolution and Renaissance.
8th Grade Social Studies:
Colonial Heritage, American Revolution, Early Republic, Expanding United States, American Civil War, Immigration and Migration, Progressive Era and the Great Depression, and the Modern Era of the United States.
Grading Policy:
Grades are weighted as follows: Tests account for 40% of the grade, Homework/in-class activities are 30% of the grade, and projects are worth 30% of the grade.
*All assignments are due on Thursday by 3:00pm*
Late work will be accepted as following: if a homework or classwork assignment is 1 day late 10% of the grade with be deducted, if the assignment is turned in on following Monday 20% of grade with be deducted, if the assignment is turned in by Tuesday 30% of the grade will be deducted, and anything turned in past Tuesday with have 50% deducted. I will not accept late assignments past the Thursday of the following week the assignment was assigned. This means students will have a week to get the assignment in for credit. I do understand that there may be extenuating circumstances to cause a late assignment, therefore students will need to have communicated with me 24hrs prior to the assignment being due to be granted extensions for full credit.
90% and up is an A
80-89.9% is a B
70-79.9% is a C
60-69% is a D
Below 60% is an F
Expectations in this class:
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Come to class ready to learn and do your best.
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This means students must come with their materials and be attentive to instruction, following the directions and attempting to complete all assignments.
2. Be respectful of everything in the room.
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Students should use classroom materials only when necessary and not waste any materials. Students must also listen to those who are talking and wait their turn to talk, they must not interrupt others and should not excessively wander the room and distract others.
3. Be responsible for yourself, your actions, and your belongings.
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Students are responsible for what they do and say, and keeping track of the things they bring into the classroom. Your behavior is your choice and the consequences will reflect your actions. Do not eat food in the room, chew gum, or bring anything other than a reusable water bottle to drink from. Hands are kept to yourself at all times.
4. Even if you don’t get it the first time, keep trying.
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Keep trying even when you mess up or make a mistake. We are all constantly learning. I am here to be a support system for everyone so come and ask for help if you need it!