Welcome to 7thth Grade Texas History !
Mr. Miller’s Classroom Expectations
Course Overview
In 7th Grade, students study Texas History. The student understands the location and
characteristics of places and regions of Texas. The student understands how individuals,
events, and issues through the Mexican National Era shaped the history of Texas. The student
understands how individuals, events, and issues through the Mexican National Era shaped
the history of Texas. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the
history of the republic of Texas and early Texas statehood.
Year at a Glance
1st Quarter
 Geography and Native Texans
 Exploration and Early Colonization
nd
2 Quarter
 Mexican Colonization and the Empresario System
 State Rights
 Texas Revolution
3rd Quarter
 Republic of Texas and Early Statehood
 Texas Government
 Civil War
4th Quarter
 Reconstruction
 Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Westward Expansion
 Age Of Oil
 Great Depression and WWII
Classroom Tools
PlannerStudents will be required to use an academic planner. Each day at the beginning of class,
students will write the assignments and upcoming due dates on the correct day in the social
studies section of the planner.
2 Pocket Folder with BradsWe will keep these folders inside the classroom until they need to go home before quizzes or
tests. We will organize papers inside the folder every quarter using a Table of Contents.
Folders will be checked regularly for the upkeep of assignments.
Class Website
The class website will be your go-to spot for homework, important announcements, extra
help resources, printable assignments, and more!
*In construction
Google Classroom Codes
1st Period: Coming soon
3rd Period: Coming soon
4th Period: Coming soon
5th Period: Coming soon
6th Period: Coming soon
7th Period: Coming soon
Grading Policy
Formative
20%
(Ex. Daily class work, Homework, Quizzes, Class participation)
Summative
80%
(Ex. Tests, Projects, Essays)
Absences and Make-up Work
It is your responsibility to pick up and complete make-up work in a timely fashion. Students
should obtain make-up work BEFORE or AFTER class- not during instruction time. If you have
been absent, check for assignments in your class period folder in the absent binder. Students
must arrange to make-up missed tests or quizzes during tutorials either before or after school.
Late Work
7th Grade Social Studies work will follow the DISD district policy on late work and absences.
Tutoring
Tutoring is a great way to keep up or catch up in class. I am readily available for tutoring and
highly encourage you to utilize it. Please see the class website to find specific tutorial times
and check for changes as the year progresses.
Contact Information
Mr. John Miller
Floater Teacher
Conference Period: 4th period (11:10am –12:02pm)
Email address: [email protected]
I look forward to a great year in Texas History. It is my hope that you as a student will learn to
advocate for yourself and build a relationship with your teacher which will allow you to grow as a
student and a person. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you have about
the course!
John Miller
6th and 7th Social Studies/History
Navo Middle School