1. Join the Collision! The DMS Foundation needs YOU!
In order to meet our goals this year, we have pledged to raise $100,000.
Dickerson needs these funds to:
Purchase Two Additional Laptop Carts to allow each grade to have a dedicated cart.
Invest in Learning Commons
Invest in STEAM Sound Engineering Class
Employ Before School Study Hall Monitor – gives all students option of 8am drop off to attend intramurals, clubs and study/help sessions. This resource is unique to Dickerson and won’t be offered if funds are unavailable.
DONATE TODAY AT DMSFOUNDATION.COM
Suggested Donation is $150 per family.

2. Georgia Studies
Mrs. Mire

3. A little about me…. 20th year of teaching in Cobb County
15th year of teaching at Dickerson
18 years of teaching Math or Math/Social Studies in 6th or 7th grade
2nd year in 8th grade Georgia Studies

4. The Blog-http://www. cobblearning
The Blog- Remind-subscribe with or w/o the app
Remind is a text service I use to send out reminders or alerts.
This is not a requirement and may not be sent daily
If you only check the blog you will have the same information
Class
# to text
Message to enter AC
81010
@gastudiesa
OnLevel
@4hagb7

5. GPB Digital Textbook for Georgia Studies

6. Office 365 Classroom—My Goal!
Class Notebook containing handouts and powerpoints.
Online submission of work.
Students need parental consent to access Office 365.
You can grant consent via ParentVue.
365/o365Student.aspx
The above link will take you to a video tutorial for using ParentVue to grant consent

7. What comes next……
Social studies is highly recommended for freshmen, but it is not required and will count as an elective. 
Placement decisions for Walton are made in February
Grades determine placement
Freshmen World Geography:  (8th graders with a B or below) Has a “B” or lower class average to pre- register for 92 level classes along with teacher recommendations. Do not underestimate the rigor of these classes as they are college-preparatory in order to meet the Carnegie unit requirements. 
AP Human Geography:  (8th graders with an A) Maintain a running “A” average to pre-register for honors along with teacher recommendations.  Motivation, organization, and love of the subject is highly needed for success in these rigorous classes.  Placement is reviewed at the end of the school year for possible changes. 
What interests your child? What are they involved in after school?
Math
Science
Literature/Writing
Languages
Geography

8. Communication is Key!