Welcome to Ms. Durham’s Social Studies

Class

About Ms. Durham

Curriculum Overview

• Social Studies– Major World Events

• Exploration• Colonization• Revolutions• World Wars• Global Interaction and trade• Current Events• AND MORE!

Required Materials

• Spiral notebook for ILL– 8 ½ x 11– 150 pages

• Pencils• Highlighters• Colored Pencils

(recommended)• Glue Sticks• SSR book• Positive Attitude

Grading SystemTests 40%

Projects 40%

Quizzes 20%

TOTAL 100%

Homework Policy

• Students are responsible for:– Writing down homework into their

agenda.– Completing homework in a timely manner.– Asking questions about homework they

need assistance on.** Homework Folderis strongly suggested !!

Absentee Policy

• Students are responsible to get missed work from missing work folders.

• Update their I.L.L. and Table of Contents

• Report to Working Lunch for additional support

A Day in Ms. Durham’s Class

(Procedures)• Warm-up on

Projector• Agenda• Important Dates• Homework Box• ILL

7th Grade Expectations• Arrive on time, be

prepared, and participate in a positive manner

• Respect the Rights of Others

• Use appropriate language and behavior at all times

• Leave non-instructional items at home

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

• Used to promote positive behavior among students.

• Helping others• Opening Doors• Going above and beyond

• Rewards• PRIDE tickets• Three week celebrations• End of quarter celebrations• Zebra Zeal Award

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• Core I 8:15 – 9:13• Spartan Time 9:16 – 9:51

• Core II 9:54 – 10:54

• Lunch 10:56 – 11:27

• 1st Elective 11:30 – 12:13

• 2nd Elective 12:16 – 12:59

• Core III 1:02 – 2:00• Core IV 2:02 – 3:01

Contact Ms. Durham

ldurham2@wcpss.net

Phone: (919) 363-1870

Website: www.zebrasteam.weebly.com

Please feel free to contact anyone on the Zebra’s team anytime!

Thank you for coming tonight, with your help we are going to have a great year!

DANKE

DO JEH

A dank aych Grazia

Arrigato

La shukran ala wajib

GraciasMerci Beaucoup

Mahalo

Dank uTHANK YOU!