Syllabus

Mr. Stebbing

7th Grade Fine Arts History

2007-2008 school year

message phone:  

520-568-7100 extension 3084

wstebbing@musd20.org

mrstebbing@gmail.com

Parents and students:  email Mr. Stebbing with your questions about what we are talking about.  It is a good way to get clarification.

http://mrstebbing.googlepages.com/

Don’t float with the current; Swim to the Top

Dream. Learn. Become.

Panther Pride P.A.W.S.

Prepare            Attend              Work               Succeed

We are on our journey throughout the world of art, history, and geography.

"Ask not what your fine arts history teacher can do for you; ask what you can do for your fine arts history teacher!

STUDENT ACTIONS DO MATTER--

Each and every student has a right to an educational environment that is conductive to learning.  A positive, respectful attitude is expected of everybody in the classroom.  It is the teacher's job to teach and each student's job to learn, work hard, and behave appropriately.

YOUR CHARACTER DOES COUNT--

Trustworthiness            Fairness

Respect                        Caring

Responsibility               Citizenship

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS--

Be on time, prepared, and ready to work

Be listening and following directions the first time

Be respectful

Be responsible

Be working hard and doing your best

Be following the school rules

NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES:

Level 1   No more than 2 verbal warnings will be given in a single class period. teacher-student conference.

Level 2   Behavior essay, after-school detention, and parent contact

Level  3   Another day of after-school detention, classroom behavior contract, and parent contact

Level 4   Students with a constant and chronic behavior problem will result in a conference.

Notation will be made of classroom behavior

Detentions are held after-school until 5:00pm

POSITIVE REWARDS:

Excellent pride in yourself

Academic and citizenship success

Positive phone calls,  notes, letters, or emails home

Receive a Stebbing Panther Pride P.A.W.S. ticket --> occasional drawings

Student of the week and student of the month (2 per class)

A FEW REMINDERS:

I strongly recommend that you work alone on your work- but if you do collaborate, do so only after trying it yourself.

Be careful when you collaborate with other students. There is a fine line between help and cheating. Don’t be caught on the wrong side.    I won’t be very forgiving.

Be careful on writing things in your own words-- some students have a difficult time with copying the words of others and presenting it as their own work.  This is done many of times with books, magazines, and the Internet. Please don't be caught on the wrong side.  I won't be very forgiving.

Citizenship:  Be present! Be punctual!  Be prepared!  Participate! Be proper!  Citizenship is part of a student*s grade. 

You can check your grade online at my website.  Do so often.  Work hard and do your best.  There will be many opportunities for you to succeed during the rest of the school year.  Put in the effort and energy, and you will do well.

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT

My new website is an excellent resource for students and parents.  Please use it.  I will be adding things onto it that will be beneficial.  I will have additional information from notes-- download it off the Internet.  If you do not have Internet access, have somebody get it for you      

http://mrstebbing.googlepages.com/

I will be having a group email list so that I can send reminders to parents and students.  If  I have yours, I will be placing you on the list.  If I don't have your email, I will get it from you at parent -teacher-student conferences on October 22nd. 

I will be arranging times for parent-teacher-student conferences for those who do not attend on October 22nd.

Grading:

Citizenship and Classroom Participation                        20% of quarter grade)

based on attendance, punctuality, behavior, preparation, and work habits)                                

20 points per day

attendance   **1 point**

on time***1 point

participation and work habits  *5 points

prepared***1 point

planner opened **1 point

planner filled out**1 point

behavior***10 points

-5 points if you need to use an emergency pass over your limit

-5 points if you receive a warning

 -10 points if you get on level 02 of behavior

Classroom Activity Points         

30% of quarter grade

SCW, classwork, out of class assignments, and minor assignments

1 out of class assignment due each Friday

Assessments, Projects, and Reports            

50% of quarter grade)

you will be given notice of a Bronze or Silver Opportunity

There will be scheduled retakes of tests and quizzes (after-school)

LATE WORK:  50% value after the deadline

(no work may be turned in after we have done the Silver Opportunity for that topic)

Extra Credit Learning Opportunities:

(no more than 5% of your grade)

every 100 points= 1%

(it only counts if you have completed and turned in 100% of your work)

Standards of Success:

in cursive

in complete sentences

use correct grammar and spelling

neat and legible           (do not turn work in that is folded, messy, or has the rugged edges on the side)

quality and best work  (take pride in the presentation of your work)

clear headings (first and last name, date, period, and assignment)

Voice Levels in the classroom:

Level One -- no talking

Level Two--  quiet voices (whisper)

Level Three -- normal voices

Simple Directions to be followed:

1)*No talking when Mr. Stebbing is speaking or if another student has his or her turn

2)*Raise your hand to speak, wait to be called on, then stand up to ask your question or make your comment

3)*Stay seated except when you have permission to be out of it

Scheduled dates for quarter Golden Opportunities and extra credit due dates:

Quarter #2*December 14th, 2007

Quarter #3March 7th, 2008

Quarter #4*May 16th, 2008

Magic Opportunities       25 points          Pop Quizzes

Bronze Opportunities      50 points         Quizzes

Silver Opportunities        100 points        Tests

Golden Opportunities      250 points       Quarter Exams

Show-Me Opportunities   anywhere from 150 to 300 points      (Projects and Reports)

SCW  (Start of Class Work)                10 points

CW (Classwork Assignments)  25 points          If you do not finish it in class, it is due the next class period

Weekly Out-of-class Assignments         50 points          due on Fridays

I am working to see if we can do a Fine Arts History Field Trip.     If you have any ideas on what we should do, please email me.  Students who do not show proper behavior, work habits, or attitude will not be able to participate.