7TH GRADE ELA / HISTORY SYLLABUS

2020 - 2021 RIVERVIEW SCHOOL

MR. WILKINSON - ROOM 20

Course
Description:
I am very excited to be your
seventh grade language arts and
history teacher this year. We will
learn a lot, and we’ll have fun doing
it! Language Arts and History are
an important part of the school day,
as the skills you’ll learn will not
only be used in my class, but can be
applied in your other classes as
well. Expectations:
My class focuses on developing 1. Be respectful of your peers, 6. Always be in your seat when
skills in vocabulary, grammar, teacher, yourself, the class starts.
literature, writing, critical thinking, environment (classroom), and
speaking, and self-expression. The materials (books, equipment). 7. Bathroom and water fountain
expectations I have for students in breaks should be taken before
this class are very high, so you will 2. Be prepared for class (pencils arriving to class. 
be expected and required to work to daily).
that level and achieve success. 8. Harassment of any kind will
3. Raise your hand quietly before not be tolerated.
While this is a challenging and fast- speaking and or standing.
paced class, you’ll do well as long as 9. Accept failure as part of the
you do your best and keep up. Over 4. No food, soda, or gum. process to becoming a better
the course of the year, you will have student!
individual assignments, project- 5. No throwing or tossing objects.
based activities, and group work. 10. Always give your best effort!

Supplies:
Bringing these items to class on a daily basis will ensure you are on the path to academic success.

College-Ruled Notebook Paper Pencils Small Pencil Sharpener

Highlighters Colored Pencils Erasers

Glue Stick Pens: Black or Blue Ink Only 1 Binder or Folder with Pockets (to
store 3-hole punched paper
 Parent-Teacher Communication:
I enjoy frequent communication with parents. I like to notify parents when students are doing well and tell
them about successes. The easiest and best way parents can communicate with me is via e-mail, as I cannot
take or return calls very easily during the school day since I am teaching.

Grading: Homework Policy:

Grades are earned through It is extremely essential that school, or during break or lunch
homework, classwork, notes, tests, students complete their for help.
quizzes, projects, essays, journals, classwork. Ample class time will
and being organized/prepared.  The be provided for students to get a Full credit will be given if the
overall grade is based on the good start and to ask questions. following criteria are met:     
following:
Each trimester, students will be
1. Homework is complete
A = 90 - 100% able to turn in all assignments at
B = 80 - 89% any time for full credit up to one 2. Displays the proper heading
C = 70 - 79% week before the current (Full Name, Date, Teacher, Class)
D = 60 - 69% trimester ends.
3. Is neat and legible
Tri. 1 Assignments Due: 10/29
** Note: Copying homework,
Tri. 2 Assignments Due: 2/26
tests, quizzes, or any other work
Tri. 3 Assignments Due: 5/28
will result in no credit for ALL
If you are absent, it is your students involved.  In addition,
responsibility to go to the Week disciplinary action may result. **
Day Bins and retrieve the work
you have missed (and/or check
Google Classroom). If you have
questions about this work, you
need to come and see me before

Extra Help:
I want you to be successful in this class! If you need extra help, please ask for it. You are always welcome to make
an appointment to see me before school, during break and lunch, or after school. Just come up and ask me
privately, and I will be happy to meet with you. I am here to help you!

E-Mail: wilkinson-m@kcusd.com Phone: (559) 305-7290