2016-2017 Academic Year

Social
Studies

Mr.
Golich

Donovan.Golich@gpschools.org

(313) 432-5453

SYLLABUS

Room 206
Golich - Social Studies 7

7th Grade

@Golich7-Hour

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Class Schedule
September

Introduction to Social Studies 7

Geography Skills

October

Government Systems
Population & Culture

November
December

Africa

January

UN/NATO
Middle East

February

Middle East (continued)

Economic Systems

March

Economic Systems (continued)

Russia & The Cold War

April

Russia & The Cold War (continued)

May
June

China & Japan

India

Russia

World Religions

China &
Japan

Australia

Australia

This schedule is subject to change.

Check Canvas for an up-to-date schedule.

Africa

SUPPLIES

Middle India
East

GRADING

Pencils

1-Subject
Notebook
w/ Folder

Textbook

Your
Brain

Summative

Exams, quizzes,
papers, projects,
etc.

Formative

In-class
assignments,
homework,
participation, etc.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL70%

LEARN
30%

GUIDELINES
Attendance

Show up and be on-time.

Excessive tardiness or
absenteeism may result in
disciplinary action.

Hall Passes

Use them only when you

need to. Excessive use or
abuse of privilege may
result in loss of privilege.

Missing
Work

Check Canvas or the

Replay folder. Please
complete in a timely
manner.

Late
Work

Turn in assignments ontime. All late work is

subject to a daily 10%
late penalty.

Re-Take's

You may re-take

summative assignments.
The highest score will
stand as your grade.

Mobile
Devices

Use them responsibly! If

they become a disruption, I
will restrict their use.

Substitute
Teachers

Treat subs with respect.

All misconduct with a sub
will be treated seriously.

Academic
Misconduct

Cheating, plagiarizing, or
dishonest practices with
academic assignments
will not be tolerated.

APPS
Technology will be used frequently in this class. Below, you
will find apps that I will use at some point.

ROUTINE
Formative Days
Pre-Game

-Knowledge recall
-Journal entry
-Current events

The Game

-Engaging activity
-Discussion/seminar
-Reading & writing

Post-Game

-Exit ticket
-Homework
-Complete assignment

Summative Days
Varies

Directions and study

guides will be provided
prior to these days.

PROGRESSIVE
GUIDANCE
In an effort to create and maintain a positive classroom
community, I've created a progressive guidance (PG) system
that will address students whom present opportunities with
their behavior, work habits, or academic performance.
It's important to realize that the intent of this system is not
to punish but rather help students reflect upon and
understand the impact of their decisions.
Referrals to the Options Room or administration will be
made if the situation warrants further action.

Mr. Golich's PG System

Initial Opportunity

Blue Card

-Verbally reflect with

teacher.

Escalated Opportunity

Yellow Card

-Fill out PG form.

-Agree on development
plan with teacher.

Final Opportunity

Red Card

-Revisit PG form.
-Modify development
plan, and/or refer to
Options/administration.