7th Grade Social Studies
Mr. Matthew Costello 2024-2025
Room: 205
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will teach you about Civics! Civics is the study of government and its functions. Things we will learn about; branches of government, voting and elections, civic duty, (digital) citizenship, and more!
GRADING SCALE:
Classwork/Projects: 35%
Tests/Essays: 25%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework: 10%
Class participation: 10%
MATERIALS:
Notebook
Folder
Pen/Pencil
Google Classroom account
MISSING/LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Late work should be submitted within two days days of the due date. Full credit will not be given for any late work, unless student is absent. If a student is absent during an exam they will make up the exam within two days of their return.
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING:
Students who are caught plagiarizing will receive a ZERO on that assignment. Likewise, students who are caught cheating will receive a ZERO for that assignment. All students involved will receive a zero, not just the one that is caught.