Welcome to Open House ! Mrs. Holcomb Social Studies

Continuation of world regionsContinuation of world regions –Middle East –Africa –Asia Within each regionWithin each region –Geography –History –Government –Economy This year…

Materials  Three-ring Binder with dividers  Student Agenda  Pens & pencils 4. Colored pencils 5. Supply of Paper

Notebook Dividers Warm-upsWarm-ups Middle EastMiddle East AfricaAfrica AsiaAsia

Posted dailyPosted daily –Brief overview of what we did in class –Any work that was collected, test, quiz –Homework

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Holcomb & Homework Can be to preview for a class activityCan be to preview for a class activity Most often is to finish class work, study, or ongoing projectMost often is to finish class work, study, or ongoing project

Make up Work Students check the blog then get work from the Absent station when they returnStudents check the blog then get work from the Absent station when they return Be sure to turn in work collected while absentBe sure to turn in work collected while absent

A cultural day for each regionsA cultural day for each regions –Basket Weaving – Creating Mosaics –Amulets –Kites –Media –Performances –Food tastings Cultural Extension

Grade Level Topic: Late Work Policy NO Saturday School this yearNO Saturday School this year Intervention #1 Oops CardsIntervention #1 Oops Cards –Students are issued 5 per semester –May not be used on long-term assignments –Up to two uses in one subject Invention #2 Fix-it FridayInvention #2 Fix-it Friday –If 2 Oops Cards are used in the same class –Teacher will notify parent –Held with Mrs. Stewart or Mrs. Adair –Students will get the opportunity to make up the assignment

Grade Level Topic: Behavior Management Posted in Synergy – you WANT to see a “0” in this column! Students earn a conduct grade as follows: – –(S) –Satisfactory= 0-3 marks – –(N) -Needs Improvement = 4-5 marks – –(U) -Unsatisfactory rating = 6+ marks Parent contact is made all along the way

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