Course Information

Course: 7th Grade American History Class Syllabus

Instructor: Rollan L. Moore, M.Ed. +30
Planning/Conference Period: 1st Period (8:35am-9:15am)
Online Contact Information: rlmoore@lpssonline.com
Telephone Contact Information: 337.521.7900 (8:00am - 4:00pm)
Requirements
Textbook: The American Republic To 1877 (Replacement Cost: $87.06)
Web Accompaniment:
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078746752/student_view0/index.html
Technology: Periodic access to computer with internet and Microsoft products (including but
not limited to Excel, Power-Point, Publisher, and Word)
Course Fee: $10.00 payable via cash, check, or money order (made out to Lafayette Middle
Social Studies Department). This fee may be used for instructional supplies for the Social
Studies classroom such as paper, pencils, ink, and technology related items that benefit students
academically.
Course Description and Learning Expectations
This face-to-face course introduces students to themes in The American Republic to 1877. Each
theme has a section of study, that is designed to familiarize student with information and event of
our nations past and present times. Themes include the following: culture and traditions,
continuity and change, geography and history, individual action, groups and institutions,
government and democracy, science and technology, economic factors, global connections, and
civic rights and responsibilities. Throughout the course, the student may be required to develop
documents, use principles and theories of history to formulate projects in Power-Point, and
present presentations to the class regarding knowledge and information gained through their
studies.
In order for students to learn, they must be present in class. The campus provides three minutes
of transition time from one course to the next. Failure to report prior to the bell ringing will
result in an Absence being marked for the student. If the student reports after the tardy bell
rings, the absence will be changed to tardy. If the student does not show up for class and it is
later found that the student was present, the absence will be changed to skipping, which may
result in an Office Discipline Referral to the administration.
Course Assessment
Projects
Students will be assigned a minimum of two projects per nine weeks. Students will be provided
with a rubric, detailing expectations of project and requirements.
Discussions

 Classroom discussion may take place to determine student understanding of content learned.
Discussions are considered a part of student's participation grade for the 9 weeks.
Written Assignments
Periodically, written assignments may be necessary to evaluate student understanding. This may
be in the form of short answer, vocabulary development, essay, or any other form deemed
necessary.
Quizzes/Tests
As a means of checking student understanding and comprehension of materials and information
provided during instructional time, students will be assessed through a quiz or test depending on
the subject matter. Study Guides and preparation materials will be provided to students,
however, it is up to the student to pay attention in class to gain adequate understanding.

Grading Procedure
Grade Distribution
Projects-50 points each
Participation-20 points per week
Written Assignments-Range from 5-25 points
Quizzes-50 points each (a minimum of 4 per nine weeks)
Tests-100 points each (a minimum of 3 per nine weeks)

Grading Scale
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 75 - 84
D = 67 - 74
F = 0 - 66

Late Assignments
Late assignments may result in a deduction of 5 points per day. After one week of not turning in
the required assignment, the student may receive a 0 on the assignment.
Parent Portal
Parent portal can be accessed by parents/guardians using login creditials provided by the school
to assess grades, discipline, and attendance of their assigned student. Grades will be updated
every Wednesday by 11:59pm unless Wednesday falls on a holiday break. The portal can be
assessed using: https://jpams.lpssonline.com/progress/

Progress Report Day

September 14, 2015
November 18, 2015
February 17, 2016
April 26, 2016

Report Card Day

 October 22, 2015

January 15, 2016
March 24, 2016
May 25, 2016