General+Classroom+Info.

= What will we be studying this year in 6th Grade social studies? = In this class we will study how ancient civilizations are created and why they change over time. The units of study are: Unit 1 – Structures (Beginning of Civilization) Unit 2 – Contributions (River Valley Civilizations) Unit 3 – Patterns (Mediterranean Civilizations) Unit 4 – Perspectives (Early European Civilizations)

= Materials Needed on a DAILY Basis: =
 * 3-ring binder with dividers __or__ a folder **strictly for** this class (NO TRAPPER KEEPERS!!!)
 * // Suggested divider labels - Warm Up, Unit Organizer, Notes, Graded Papers, Classwork  //
 * Pen or pencil
 * Paper

= Notebooks: =


 * You are expected to have your notebook in class every day. **

It is to your advantage to keep your notebook up-to-date, as this is the material that will be on quizzes and tests.

// **Leaving notebooks in the classroom is NOT an acceptable excuse for not studying for a quiz/test or completing an assignment. //

= Textbooks: = ***You will not be issued a history textbook. A class set will be kept in the classroom for daily use. *** // NOTE: You may be issued your own copy of the textbook at either your request or parent’s request. It will be your responsibility to cover the textbook, keep it in good condition and return it at the end of the semester. //

= Make up work: =
 * It is the student’s responsibility to get make up work upon returning from an absence! **

Regardless of reason for absence, a minimum of two class days will be allowed for each day of absence without grade penalty. If the assignment is returned beyond the allotted number of days, the assignment will be reduced by 5% for each day late beyond the allotted number of days.

= Warm Up: =

Each day upon arriving for class, students are expected to complete the daily warm-up in their notebook. The warm-up will consist of the word of the day AND a review question. Periodically there will be a word of the day check. The Word of the Day Check is “open-note”. Students who are absent and/or have missed the word of the day are responsible for making sure they get the word __and__ definition from another student or the teacher.

= Extra help: =

Extra help before or after school is available to students desiring it – don’t hesitate to ask!

=Sixth Grade Rules – In order to create a positive learning environment, 6th grade teachers expect each student to: =

1. Be respectful to you, others, and their property.

2. Come on time and prepared for class.

3. Follow directions the first time they are given.

4. Raise your hand to speak.

5. Strive to do your best on all activities.

// **Disruption of learning will not be tolerated.** //
= Consequences – = 1. Verbal Warning (MIR #1) 2. Contact Home (MIR #2) 3. Detention (MIR #3) 4. Office Referral ***There are unique circumstances that will not apply to the above steps. ***