Mr. Baker 6th Grade Social studies



-89501316726Brand new class website! new class website! Grade Social StudiesThe Ancient WorldElsinore Middle School2014-2015 School YearMr. Baker Room 212andrew.baker@leusd.k12.ca.us(951) 674-2118 ex: 3212 006th Grade Social StudiesThe Ancient WorldElsinore Middle School2014-2015 School YearMr. Baker Room 212andrew.baker@leusd.k12.ca.us(951) 674-2118 ex: 3212 Dear Students and Parents,Welcome to 6th Grade History: The Ancient World at Elsinore Middle School! I am extremely excited about this school year and I am confident that you are also. This course is organized into seven major units that are based on the California History-Social Science Content Standards aligned with recently adopted Common Core Standards. The units are:Unit 1: Early HumansUnit 2: MesopotamiaUnit 3: Egypt/Kush/IsraelUnit 4: Ancient IndiaUnit 5: Ancient ChinaUnit 6: Ancient GreeceUnit 7: Ancient RomeFocus will be on the historical, cultural, geographic, and political aspects of these ancient civilizations.Instruction in this course includes lectures, interactive group activities, class work, individual assignment readings, discussions, art projects, and research-based projects. Below is a detailed outline of the materials, procedures, discipline policy, attendance, and grading policy. Please review this syllabus with your student. For this class you will need:History Alive!: The Ancient world textbookHistory Alive!: The Ancient World Interactive Student Notebook4 SINGLE SUBJECT SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS2 Sharpened Number 2 pencils A set of colored pencils 4 ballpoint pens (2 in black ink, 2 in blue ink)A self-contained pencil sharpenerA rulerBINDER REMINDERPLEASE DO NOT USE MECHANICAL PENCILS FOR THIS CLASS.In this class we will:Use the interactive student notebook provided with the History Alive!: The Ancient World textbook. This notebook includes reading, questions, and group activities that we will complete as a class and paste into our single subject spiral notebooks. In addition to the interactive student notebook, students will be required to organize the work completed in this class in a single subject spiral notebook. We will paste important information and handouts, take notes, and complete classwork in this single subject spiral notebook. This notebook will prove to be an excellent study tool throughout the course of the class as well as during task performance time in April. The Performance task will be given to you this year as 6th Graders via virtual interface.Projects and Presentations are an important component of this course. Students will be given the opportunity to use their creativity in completing research based and historical study projects.Grading: Notebooks will be checked and graded every 2-4 weeks. Each page will be worth 10 points (2-3 pages a day). The assignment must be fully complete to get the 10 points. If anything is missing half credit will be given. If the student did not do the assignment or the work is minimal, zero credit will be given. There is no reason to not have the classwork finished by the time the notebooks are checked. Students will be given 1 week notice to make sure their notebook is up to date.A= 90-100% B= 80-89%C= 70-79%D= 60-69%F= 59% and belowAs 6th graders, this class will be challenging. It is meant to be that way in order to prepare you for the rigorous coursework of 7th, 8th grade and beyond. Work hard and you will have no problems. If you need help in understanding the material do not hesitate to ask me: I am here to help you succeed. ONLINE ACCESS: Grades will be updated on the web at . Students will receive login information by the second week of school. In the mean time, please visit the class website . Here you and your student will be able to leave me a message, access jupiter grades, print notebook checklists, find absent work, have class discussions, view the PowerPoint notes, turn in research papers and more! Infinite Campus will be used ONLY to post progress reports and semester grades: . Daily assignments, projects, quizzes and tests will be recorded on .Attendance Policy:Students are expected to come every day on time, prepared for the day’s lesson, and willing to learn. Absolutely no late work is accepted unless it is due to an absence. STUDENTS are responsible for making-up work that they missed during his/her absence. Please check the assignment section on the board, as well as Jupiter, for missing work. A student has the amount of time they were absent to turn in absent work for full credit. After that time period late work will NOT be accepted. Ask a reliable friend for any lecture notes. Tardies to class WILL NOT be tolerated. If the student was absent on a day which a test or quiz was given, make-up tests must be coordinated with Mr. Baker immediately upon return. Make-up tests will only be given at break, lunch or after school, NEVER during class time. If you neglect to take your make-up test at the appointed time you will not be able to reschedule and therefore will have a 0 grade for that test. Discipline Policy:Every student has a right to an education. In order to provide a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, students will be expected to abide by the classroom rules and the discipline policy of the school: DO NOT be tardy: Be on time and quietly in your seat before the class bell rings.Respect the teacher, respect yourself, respect others, and respect school.Raise your hand when you want to speak, do not interrupt others when they are e to class prepared and ready to learn with the proper materials (paper, pencils, notebook, etc.)IMPORTANT: 1. Food, drinks, candy, and gum chewing are not allowed in our classroom. A water bottle is permissible. 2. As your teacher I dismiss the class NOT the bell.Behavior Consequences: Students are responsible for their actions. Any student in violation of the listed discipline policy will have to deal with the following consequences:1st offense: Verbal warning (moved seat, refocus or other) 2nd offense: 20 minute lunch detention and parent contact3rd offense: 1 hour after school detention and parent contact4th offense: Referral and parent conference *An immediate referral will be given to the student if the behavior in question is severe.-42862524384000PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ONCE YOU HAVE READ THIS COURSE OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________Student Name (please print)Parent/Guardian (please print)__________________________________________________________Student signatureParent/Guardian signatureTELEPHONE NUMBERS: ________________ _________________ _______________HOME CELL WORKEmail address: _______________________Visit the class website and submit your name for 5 points extra credit! ................
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