Mrs. Watson Social Studies Kraemer Middle School Class Expectations Mrs. Watson Social Studies Kraemer Middle School

Rules 1. Be on time 2. Be prepared 3. Be respectful 4. Be engaged 5. No food, drinks, gum, or cell phones allowed

School Rules & Dress Code Assembly tomorrow with Mr. Marshall Info is in your planner too

SLANT Sit up straight Lean in to Listen Ask questions Nod to show attention Track with your eyes

Curriculum: Medieval World History 1. Fall of the Roman Empire 2. The Rise and Spread of Islam 3. Medieval West Africa 4. Imperial China 5. Feudal Japan 6. Medieval Europe 7. The Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment HSS Standards on CDE website

Geography Weekly maps & map quizzes Nixon Library Geography Program Answers every Monday; quiz every Friday Should be an easy 20 points every Friday!!!

Supplies for Success 3-ring Binder for Social Studies, with five tabs labeled: Maps Notes Work in Progress Graded Work Extra Paper

More Suggested Supplies: Blue or Black pens and #2 pencils You may not turn in work in pink, green, yellow pen…. College-ruled paper – lots of it Colored Pencils Small, noiseless pencil sharpener Mini-stapler Safety scissors (round tip for safety please) Glue sticks (2)

Class Website Work posted every day Web Files = folders with work you can download Maps Lecture notes Worksheets www.kraemerms.org

Homework Policy It’s due when it’s due If it’s late it’s half credit (50% = F) After one week late, it’s only worth 1 point – ouch! Use class time wisely & have minimal homework! Absent policy

Use Good Judgment Don’t disrupt me while I’m talking – it’s rude Get what you need without asking – I trust you Rubber ducky = hall pass Maturity = more freedom