1. Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Cahill

2. Grading System Grading Policy 40% of the grade Class work
50% of the grade Assessments, Tess, Projects, and Quizzes
10% of the grade Homework
Grading Scale
A 100% - 92%
B 91% - 84%
C 83% - 76%
D 75% - 68%
F 67% and below

3. Homework/Classwork Policy
All students should have an assignment notebook that is checked by a parent on a nightly basis.
Homework and any unfinished classwork is expected to be turned in ON TIME.
Late work will be encouraged to be turned in with a 10% penalty for each day it is late.
Provide students with a quiet, supportive environment to study and complete their assignments.
Encourage students to be RESPONSIBLE for the homework and classwork.

4. Classroom Management System
Restorative Justice Practices and PBIS work together to promote a positive and safe learning community and climate.
PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Restorative Practices build community and can help set things right when the integrity of the community is challenged by harmful behaviors.
Classroom circles support two main goals of restorative practices: building community: and responding to harms through dialogue that sets things right.
Teacher/Parent communication will be key to your child’s success.
I will be in contact via /phone/conferences when concerns with academics or behaviors arise.
Positive behaviors will also be recognized through s/phone as well.

5. P.A.W.S. P = Persevere A = Accountability W = Well-Mannered
S = Success

6. 6th Grade Social Studies
This course examines the geographic, economic, cultural and historical aspects of world civilizations. Students will be tasked with understanding and evaluating the decisions made by these civilizations, and determining how and why these groups flourished, and at various points, declined. These cultures will be examined from their earliest prominence, students learning to understand customs from an anthropological per­spective. Students will be taught to examine choices made by the leaders of these civilizations, ranging from development of infrastructure to military conquests. The study of ancient and contemporary world history provides the vehicle for students to further develop their reading comprehension, note-taking, and organizational skills while learning how to clearly articulate their ideas in writing and speech. Hands-on learning is paramount, as the students develop individual and group presentations in each semester on various aspects on geography, economics, and world civilizations.
Major Skills Covered This Year Will Include:
Academic Vocabulary
Close Reading Strategies
Current Events Analysis
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Resources
Research Projects
Constructed Responses

7. Curriculum 1st Quarter Focus
Geography
Archaeology
The Stone Ages and
Early Cultures

8. Curriculm Focus 2nd Quarter
The G.R.A.P.E.S. of a Civilization
Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China

9. Curriculum Focus 3rd Quarter
Ancient Greece
Roman Empire

10. Curriculum Focus 4th Quarter
Meso-America Civilizations
Medieval Times
Explorations

11. Irving Middle School
Vision As a result of our "Whole Child" approach to education, Irving will be a school of choice and a source of community pride.
Mission Our mission is to ensure the well-being of our students academically, emotionally, and socially. It is our responsibility to provide an environment that will prepare students to pursue college and career opportunities through meaningful learning experiences.