1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night
6th Grade World Cultures and Geography
Mrs. Kathleen Beckwith

2. Student Expectations Come to class and be on time.
Complete class work on time.
Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.
Bring all necessary materials to class.
Be an active learner- participate

3. Curriculum Geography 5 themes of geography United States Canada
Latin America

4. Grading Scale Tests 25% Quizzes 25%
Class preparedness/participation 25%
Homework 25%

5. Homework
Purpose: to reinforce/review the concepts being taught and discussed in class
Homework is posted each and every class period. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners.
Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

6. Homework Grading Grading
Stamped at the beginning of class for completion (Students need to try their best to complete the entire assignment)
Reviewed in class and students are expected to make corrections or complete it

7. Homework (cont’d)
Smiley STAMPS receive a “100%” for a completed assignment
Frown STAMPS receive a “50% for partial completion or “0” for no homework.
Every 5 Smiley STAMPS earns a Sparten or a reward.

8. Contact me… Email – kathleen.beckwith@scrsd.org
Website-
School
Grade print outs – Approximately mid quarter- Remember you can check grades anytime online!