Important Information

Welcome to 6th grade social studies!!! We are excited to have you in our classes! We will have a wonderful year as we explore the world! Below is some important information about the class. Please ask if you have any questions!

Grading Scale:

A 100-90

B 89-80

C 79-73

D 72-70

F Below 69

Grading Procedure:

Our grading scale/weights are:

Summative Assignments: 80%

Formative Assignments: 20%

Academic Expectations:

Follow directions the first time given, and ask for clarification when needed.
Be punctual every day prepared to learn.
Maintain quality work.
Bring all necessary supplies daily.
Adhere to class, team, and school wide expectations.
Classwork/Homework/Quizzes: Students will complete in-class assignments for grades. Additionally, announced AND unannounced quizzes will be administered throughout the social studies unit. Homework, when assigned, should be completed and turned in by the designated time. Students are expected to write down all homework/important dates in their student agenda.
Students need to keep an organized binder with a social studies tab. If they have extra tabs, it would be beneficial to have the following tabs: Notes, Daily Work, Maps (All Year), Quizzes, Tests, and Projects. Students will also need to bring their binder to class daily.
Make-Up Work:

Please remember it is your responsibility to get the work you missed and turn it in within three days.

Tutoring:

Tutoring is offered on an as-needed basis. Tutorial students must arrive promptly in order to maintain a serious learning environment and to address student needs.

Communication:

Parents, please do not hesitate to contact us at shalia.hyatt@ccboe.net or amy.black@ccboe.net.

Our schedule is as follows:

GMS CLASS/BELL SCHEDULE

2019-2020

6th Grade

Homeroom/1st Period

7:35-8:50

2nd Period

8:50 -10:05

3rd period/Planning

10:05-10:50

4th Period/ Planning

10:50-11:35

5th period

10:24-11:15

5th Period/Lunch

11:35-1:20

6th Period

1:20-2:35

In addition, please sign up to join the service Remind so you can receive texts about important information this coming school year.

Hyatt's Social Studies-

Text the following message to the number 81010:

@4dd2dk

Powers' Social Studies-

Text the following message to the number 81010:

@spowers6

The students will also get a code for Google Classroom. Google Classroom will have many important resources for your child. Your student should be checking Google Classroom frequently.

Please note the above information is subject to change. Thanks!