Belair K-8 STEM School 

Ms. Daitch 
7​ Social Studies 
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Course Syllabus 2018-2019 

 
Welcome to Belair K-8! I am so excited to start this brand-new school year with you! Please see the following for course procedures and 
expectations.  
Course Descriptions 
In 7th grade World Studies, students will learn about the geography, economy, government, and history in different regions of the 
world with an emphasis on Africa and Asia. In addition to the textbook, students will use maps, charts, articles, and primary sources 
to acquire, process, and synthesize information. In each unit of study, we will examine a region’s characteristics, history, and culture 
to better understand the world in which we live.  
Textbook: (​Books will be downloaded on the laptop.) 
Clairmont Press: ​World Studies for Georgia Students. ​Our textbook is available online. Information on online access will be given to 
students during the first week of school. 
Course Expectations / Goals: 
Students are expected to develop writing skills, to keep up with reading assignments, and to begin the process of historical analysis 
critical to understanding and interpreting the past.  
​Classwork/ Tests/Absences and Homework Policy: 

-Students will receive grades for completed classwork.  

-Quizzes are mini-assessments to assess student understanding as we cover the standard. Tests will be given when a standard has been 
covered. Tests will contain questions that require selected and constructed responses. 
-Homework is designed to help students gain mastery of a standard or skill. Do not expect written homework every day; however, 
students should form the habit of reading/studying new information on a nightly basis. Homework may be given 1-3 days of the week 
and may be in the form of reading or writing. I strongly encourage your student to review the material covered in class daily. 
-If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to ask for the missed assignment. Students who have an excused absence have 3 days to 
turn in their missed assignment. No work will be accepted after 3 days.  
-Extra credit activities will be provided a few times throughout the year. The dates and assignments offered will be at the teacher’s 
discretion. 
-Cell phones will not be used in the classroom. In order to BYOT the student has to have permission from the teacher. 
- Computers are required to come to class everyday. Assignments, classwork, and journals will be accessible and completed mainly 
online 
Class Expectations: 
 1. Respect authority, other students and property 
2. Cheating is not tolerated and may result in a zero for that assessment 
3. Come to class prepared and on time (paper, pen, book, homework, etc.) 
4. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking. 
5. Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself. 
6. Maintain an appropriate noise level in the classroom, hall, and cafeteria 
Consequences: 
1. 1st offense – verbal warning and redirection 
2. 2nd offense – verbal warning, redirection, parent contact 
3. 3rd offense – write up and parent contact 
4. 4th offense –parent conference 
5. Administrative referral 
Note: some offenses are severe enough to warrant immediate administrative referral (fighting, severe profanity, etc.). Please review 
the school policy concerning dress code and cell phone use. These policies will be strictly enforced.   
​Grades: 
1. Tests/Projects 35%  
2. Quizzes 25% 
3. Classwork   35% 
4. Homework 5% 
Class Materials: 
1. Binder with notebook paper 4. Headphones  
2. Pen/pencils 5. Flash Drive (As needed)  
3. Highlighters 6. Sticky notes (As needed) 
Parent Contact: 
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress in class or would like to schedule a conference, please email me. A 
reply to your email should come within 24 hours. Thank you for the opportunity to teach your student and for your continuous 
support. 
Contact for Ms. daitch 
Email:​daitcal@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us 
Please go onto Belairs website to find the link to my website for the class 
This will be a great year! - Ms. Daitch