1. Class Keeping Do Now: “All About You” Worksheet Do Now: “All About You” Worksheet Policies and Procedures for class Policies and Procedures for class Index Cards: Questions Index Cards: Questions

2. DO NOW Please answer the “All About You” worksheet so I can get to know you better

3. Policies and Procedures for 6 th Grade Social Studies

4. Course Overview Have a parent/guardian sign it by Monday

5. What are the main themes in Social Studies this year? 5 themes of Geography The Americas The Economic System

6. Homework Homework must be handed in the period it is due for FULL CREDIT. Homework can be handed in the next day for half credit. After the second day it will be considered a 0.  The lowest homework grade will be dropped for each marking period. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get the work you missed. 25% of your grade

7. Class Participation Arrives to class on time. Arrives to class with the proper class materials (required materials listed below). Participates in whole class and small group discussions and activities. Puts forth a positive attitude and effort. Interacts in a positive and productive manner with classmates and teachers. 25% of your grade

8. Projects/Maps/Current Events A rubric for all assignments will be given prior to completing the work. 25% of your grade

9. Tests/Quizzes Tests and quizzes will be announced in advance. A surprise test or quiz will never be given. One notebook check per marking period will be performed and it will count as a quiz grade. A rubric will be distributed prior to the first check. If you are absent, you must make up the test or quiz within one week from the day that you return. 25% of your grade

10. TOTAL GRADE Homework (25%) + Class Participation (25%) + Tests/Quizzes (25%) + Projects/Maps/Current Event Assignments (25%) = 100% (Final grade for each marking period)

11. Extra Help I will be available for extra help before school and after school (except Mondays due to faculty meetings). I am more than happy to assist with homework, studying, organizational skills, projects, etc. in social studies and in any other subject.

12. Fire Drill Quiet Single File Line Make a left out of the classroom

13. Bathroom Sign-out with your name and the time by the door Ask the teacher permission to go Hall Pass Only one person will be out at a time

14. Lockers You cannot go to your locker during class time. All materials should be with you.

15. Group Crates Under Ms. Rossi’s computer in blue crates crayons, colored pencils, dictionary, scissors, glue sticks

16. Class Bins On the back windowsill there are bins for each class. When told to hand in work, find the bin that corresponds with your class period. For example, if you have Social Studies Period 2, look for the bin that says “Period 2”

17. Planner Write all homework and assignments in your Tenafly Middle School planner under the Social Studies column.

18. What to do when you get into class? There will be a message on the board or TV with directions on what you are supposed to do. Example: Write in your notebook 3 reasons why we study Social Studies in school.

19. On all of your work write your FULL NAME, Period that you have Social Studies and the Date Example: Allison Smith9/5/08Period 2

20. Do you have any Questions?