1. Redan Middle School
1775 Young Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-8027 (Voicemail)
Teacher: Mrs. O’Rhonda Ingram 7th Grade World Studies
Orhonda_D_Ingram@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us Room: 714
Team: White
Course Description:
This course is designed to teach about Africa and Asia. In seventh grade, students
conclude the study of major world region. The four strands of social studies are
integrated, with history as the central strand. The history strand focuses on historical
developments essential to understanding a specific region in the modern world. The
geography strand relates the importance of geography to each region’s development.
The civics strands and introduces students to the economic development of each
region. Please refer to the Georgia Performance Standards for detailed listings of
standards. (www.geogiastandards.org)
Textbook: My World Studies, Grade 7/ Pearson / $50.00 – If the textbook is lost,
stolen, or damaged (missing the barcode); it is the student’s responsibility to pay for
the book before a replacement book is issued. In the event that the lost book is
found, please retain all receipts.
Outline of Course:
• Unit One Connecting Themes and Enduring Understandings
• Unit Two Southwest Asia (Middle East)
• Unit Three Africa
• Unit Four Southern and Eastern Asia
• Unit Five Personal Finance
Description of Standards /
Georgia Performance Standards for 7th grade Social Studies will be taught during
this course. Please refer to the Georgia Performance Standards for detailed listings
of standards. (www.georgiastandards.org)
Supplies (teacher discretion)
Blue, black and red ink pens Agenda Book Construction
Paper
3-ring Binder Color Pencils 3-hole punch
(personal)
Loose-leaf paper Glue Sticks 1 pack printing
paper
Pocket Tissues Hand Sanitizer

2. Grading Scale Weighted averages
100-90 A Classwork (Portfolios)
35%
80.89 B Homework
15%
71.79 C Tests
30%
70 D Quizzes
10%
69 and below F Final Assessment
10%
Policies / Regulations
It is the policy of the DeKalb County School System that students will receive a
denotation of “I” (Incomplete) for any missing assignments until student work is
completed. Student work must be completed within the prescribed time limit set by
your school. The maximum point allotment will be 80%.
• Zeros Are not Permitted Policy: (ZAPP)- It is the expectation of this
faculty that all assignments are completed for mastery. If an assignment is
not submitted and/or does not meet standards, then the student must
complete and/or re-do the assignment during one or more of the outlined
Safety Nets.
• Homework- Homework is expected to be completed as assigned.
• Late work / It is the policy of the DeKalb County School System that
students will receive a denotation of “I” (Incomplete) for any missing
assignments until student work is completed. Student work must be
completed within the prescribed time limit. The maximum point allotment
will be 80%. Late work is only accepted from students who were absent.
• Make-up work- Announced work, such as homework, quizzes and major
assessments are due the day the student returns. For each day’s excused
absence, students will have one day to make up missed work. If a student is
absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made
to make up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK
THE CALENDAR AND/OR REQUEST MISSED WORK.
• Academic honesty- Receiving or giving information for an assignment is
cheating and when caught in the act students will not receive credit nor
receive the opportunity for a chance of make-up. Plagiarism is not
acceptable: If a student takes information from the Internet or any printed
resources without a citation, it is considered plagiarism and will result in a
reduction in grade.

3. • Safety Net Opportunities- Any opportunity afforded to students to
ensure mastery of required standards. Suggested safety nets may include
but are not limited to: before and after school tutorial, Saturday School,
Second Chance Café, make-up packets, special projects, teacher tutorials,
and technology based projects, research and other extended learning
opportunities.
Expectation/Consequences/ Discipline- Students must adhere to the DCSS
Student Code of Conduct, as well as specific class rules. It is expected that all
students adhere not only to the DCSS Student Code of Coduct but the rules put in
place by the Redan Middle School administration. It is also expected that each
student come to class on time, come prepared with all their materials, immediately
get on task as well as stay on task. Finally it is expected that each student give
110%.
Important dates- See county / school website/check student agenda daily.
Required Projects, reading list and other special assignments
Social Studies Fair- The completed project due date will be Thursday, November
3, 2011. Students will receive instruction regarding social studies fair projects
during the school day. Students are expected to work on their projects outside of
class as well. No late submissions will be accepted. Additional information will be
forthcoming.
Portfolios- Students are expected to prepare a portfolio of their work during the
semester. Students keep a school portfolio of their academic work in the classroom.
They will also keep a home portfolio, which will be a collection of independent
learning activities and community service performed over the course of the
semester. Each portfolio has a self evaluation component. Guidelines for the
portfolio will be forthcoming
Mini-Projects/ Independent Learning- Throughout the semester, students may be
assigned mini projects related to a topic that we are covering in class. These projects
try to capture students various learning modalities. Past projects have included
posters, brochures, songs/raps, skits, videos, PowerPoint presentations, art work,
quilts pieces, and other items. Students may work on these projects at home and/or
in class.
Helpful websites and other resources
www.doe.k12.ga.us
http://www.georgiastandards.org/ (See GPS for Parent's section)
www.socialstudiesforkids.com

4. *The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate
instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.
O. Ingram
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*The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate
instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.
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