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About Mr. Gutierrez
Born and raised in Southern California
Moved to Arizona in 2009
Graduate of Arizona State University with a B.S in secondary education with an emphasis in history
Current defensive coordinator of Mountain Pointe Men's lacrosse team
I enjoy teaching, coaching, sports, fishing and music
Conversion Scale to Traditional GradesAverage Scale Score across Multiple Goals
Traditional Grade
3.75-4.00 A+
3.26-3.74 A
3.00-3.25 A-
2.84-2.99 B+
2.67-2.83 B
2.50-2.66 B-
2.34-2.49 C+
2.17-2.33 C
2.00-2.16 C-
1.76-1.99 D+
1.26-1.75 D
1.00-1.25 D-
Below 1.00 F
4.0 Scale will be entered and averaged for a final grade.
Example:Tests for Quarter 1:Standard A: 3Standard B: 3.5Standard C: 2.5AVERAGE: 3.0GRADE: A-
Assessments- Autopsy vs. Check-Ups
In the past, our tests, grades, and report cards were treated
as autopsies….
when we should have viewed them as check-ups.
A Summative Assessment (test) measures PROFICIENCY
A Formative Assessment (quiz) measures PROGRESS
toward proficiency
Kyrene School District Social Studies Belief Statements
The focus of Social Studies instruction in the Kyrene School District is to develop the academic content and skills in the four interrelated disciplines of history, geography, civics/government, and economics that are essential to an understanding of human experience, past and present for all learners.The following are Kyrene's goals in the four strands of Social Studies
History (US)
Develop an understanding of chronological thinking, the connection between causes and effects, and between continuity and change
Develop citizens who understand contemporary issues with a depth and wisdom drawn form the experience of the past.
Geography
Teach students to think spatially
Develop an understanding of the human and physical characteristics of the Earth's places and regions.
Understand how people of different cultural backgrounds interact with their environment.
Develop an understanding of the essential skills of asking geographic questions: acquiring, presenting, and analyzing.
Civics/ Government
Develop in all students the knowledge and skills for informed, responsible participation in public life.
Develop a basic understanding of political and government and practice the skills of good citizenship.
Develop an understanding of the importance of each person as an individual, and the respect for human and civil rights of all people.
Economics
Develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving in order to understand an apply basic economic principles to decisions that will be made as consumers, members of the workforce, citizens, voters and participants in a global marketplace.
7th Grade Social Studies Major Units of Study
1st Quarter Causes of the Civil War
Civil War
2nd Quarter Civil War Reconstruction
Industrial Revolution
3rd Quarter Immigration
Progressive Era
4th Quarter Age of Imperialism
World War 1
Great Depression
Throughout the year Economics, Geography and civics
CMS Practice Policy
Practice work will be accepted until the day of the unit assessment. However, after the assessment has been taken, the practice work will no longer be accepted.
I usually give one homework assignment a week- practice varies .
Students will need to study for test or quizzes every week.
Work not completed in class is usually homework.
Reassessments
Reassessments are available only on the final unit test
Keep in mind they will be tracking their progress so that should be a predictor as to how they do on the final unit test.
Textbooks and Materials
Students do not have a textbook to take home because it is all online. Any student who does not have internet access may be given a book to take home.
The book will be available online at Classzone
www.classzone.com
Each student will have a sign-in and password.
Class Supplies
1 spiral notebook (for social studies only)
1 notebook (for social studies only)
Paper, pens and pencils
Colored pencils (if possible)
Great attitude!
Quarter Grades90%Assessment10% Practice
• YOU WILL SEE 2-3 SUMMATIVE TESTS PER QUARTER = 90%
• YOU MAY SEE SEVERAL COMMON FORMATIVE TESTS BEFORE EACH SUMMATIVE
• MAY SEE PRACTICE WORK RECORDED = 10%
Generic Scale
Questions?
480-541-6510
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.
Advance American History
What makes it advanced?
Students will complete activities and projects that go deeper into content to enhance their understanding.
How does the workload differ from American History?
Students in advanced will be doing more rigorous work, not more work
