1. Welcome to Arvida Middle

2. Mr. Carcases Arvida Middle School Social Studies/SPED Teacher
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(305) EXT 1993

3. About Mr. C Born in Havana Cuba Teaching experience - 11 years
Certified in Social Studies 6-12/Special education k-12
Worked with every grade level including adult education.
Worked at Coral Reef Senior High from
working at Arvida Middle since 2013
Degree in Psychology

4. How to check for home learning
Student’s Agenda
Contact teacher through

5. How to check H.W. via http://arvidamiddle.org
Go to Google and type Arvida middle school.org or the link above.
On the main page go students and select homework
Select Social Studies
Select Heriberto Carcases for Civics or United States History
Select See Homework
Select All homework to see previous H.W.

6. Textbook- via the student portal
Civics
U.S. History

9. EOC (end of course exam)
-all 7th graders take the EOC in the state of Florida
-38 benchmarks are tested
-test is in mid-May via the computer
-mid-year exam in Jan [no grade]
-every time a benchmark is completed a benchmark assessment is provided [TEST-usually 15 questions, written by the district
-some type of review will take place after Spring Break, plenty of writing, note taking “old school”
EOC -30% of Final Grade [students will earn a score range of [3,4,5 are considered proficiency, meaning mastery]

10. Social Studies Pacing Guides:
Helpful Links
Social Studies Pacing Guides:
cingguides.asp
For Civics Only:
Center/MrRaymond/apt2.aspx

11. Classroom Rules Follow Directions When given the first time.
Be on time.
Bring required materials every day.
Be respectful.
No eating/chewing gum or drinking in class
No cellphone use unless allowed by teacher for an activity/assignment.