1. Mr. Strezo’s Social Studies Class 6 th grade curriculum night

2. A Little About Me O I was married in June of 2012. O My wife had a baby last May. O I am 6’ 3” and 25 years old (my most frequently asked questions by students). O I graduated summa cum laude from Illinois State University in May of 2011. O My two favorite hobbies are playing guitar and snowboarding.

3. Teaching Experience O This is my third year at WBO. O I taught 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th, grade reading for a year at Taft Elementary School in Lockport. O I taught 4 th and 5 th grade summer school at Holy Family School in Chicago.

4. Curriculum O Full curriculum schedule is available on the Troy website. O We cover Ancient Rome to the Age of Exploration O Roughly 700 B.C. to 1700 A.D. O Teaching techniques O Group work/centers O PowerPoint presentations/taking notes O Reading: whole class/leveled groups/partners O Use of new Chromebooks, maps, games, writing activities, projects, videos, songs, role playing, etc. O We will use the textbooks as well as many other supplemental texts.

5. Grading Policy (school wide) O 60% for summative assessments O Tests and summative tasks O Summative tasks will be in place of the test for the World religions, Asia, and middle ages units. O 40% for formative assessments O Quizzes, class work, and homework

6. Homework Policy (school wide) O 2 days per week (on average) O Late homework = 10% reduced credit up until end of unit; after unit 0% credit O If on vacation or an unexcused absence 50% credit will be given for all formatives. Tests can be made-up for 100% credit

7. Website O My webpage can be accessed through the district/school webpage or by typing tstrezo.weebly.com into an internet browser. O I have very helpful links, videos, and games. O Students can print off copies of assignments in case they lost or forgot it at school.

8. Textbook O Every student was given a textbook to take home. O We have a classroom set that will be used for all in class activities. O There is an online textbook available if necessary (I don’t recommend using this over the real book). O The students have the username and password in their planner, but it is also on my webpage, the 6 white webpage, and the 6 white info sheet you are receiving tonight from the ELA teachers.

9. Contacting Me O Take a 6 white info sheet if you don’t already have one. O If you e-mail or call me I will get back to you within 24 hours. O If your child has a question about homework please e-mail me, or have them!!!! O Please sign up for Remind101 (directions on 6 white info sheet) so you can receive homework reminders via text or e-mail.

10. Thanks for Coming! Enjoy the rest of Curriculum night.