Course Guidelines
6th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Baldigowski
Room 117
Content to be covered during the course of the year:
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World Geography
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Latitude & Longitude
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Map reading
Historical Fiction Novels:
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
Soldier’s Heart by Gary Paulsen
Homework Policy:
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Homework will be given on a weekly basis.
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Assignments are expected to be completed on time. The work should be neat and organized.
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In the case of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignments and submit them within a time period that is equivalent to the amount of days absent. Failure to complete the assignment will result in a zero for that assignment.
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HOMEWORK IS 10% OF THE STUDENT’S TOTAL GRADE!
Agenda
Notebook
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Students must have a Social Studies notebook for recording daily bell ringers (which will be graded), as well as taking notes and recording vocabulary terms.
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Students must have a separate folder in which all Social Studies materials must be kept.
Grading
Grading Scale
90-100% Outstanding
80- 89% Above standard
70-79% Standard
65-69% Minimum standard
0-64% Fails to meet standard
Your grades will be posted on HAC.
Student Expectations & Responsibilities:
1. Follow the directions the first time given.
2. Respect one another. Treat others as you would expect to be treated.
3. Be prepared for class.
4. Listen while others are talking.
5. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
6. Leave cell phones and electronic devices in your locker.
For our class we all must be...
prepared, prompt, polite, and positive!
Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Student will be moved to another seat
3. Call home
4. Office referral
*** Severe Clause--immediate office referral.