1. Welcome to Humanities Geography Mr Baker

2. Your book Name: ?????????????? Form: ???? Subject: GeographyMr Baker

3. Passports This is where you will : Track your progress Record merits Set yourself targets! Name: _____________ Group: _____________ Form: _____________ Teacher: ___________ Add your information when your teacher asks you to

4. Rules Write these into the front of your book – be neat! Classroom Rules In order to learn it is important that everyone contributes to a friendly, working classroom environment! Always line up quietly with correct uniform. Enter classroom sensibly and be silent for register. Be polite at all times. PUT YOUR HAND UP to ask or answer questions. Do not shout out. Do not chew or eat in lessons. Do not swing on chairs. Always complete homework on time. Refrain from interrupting the learning of others. 10) ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST! I, _______________ agree to adhere to all of the rules stated above. Signed: _________________ Date: ______________ Date: ___________________

5. Guidelines to remember Presentation of work Class and homework must be completed to the highest of standards. Always:Never: Use a pen for writing Write the date in full Underline with a ruler Use a pencil for drawing Rush work Scribble or graffiti your work Hand in incomplete work Write in pencil unless asked to do so Stationery you will require in Geography includes: Pens Pencil Pencil Sharpener Rubber Ruler (30cm) Colouring Crayons Planner Exercise Book

6. How is your work assessed in Humanities? SpSpelling //Paragraph Needed PPunctuation Gr Grammatical Error Effort Grades Excellent abcde Poor Achievement Grades KS3 = Levels. Please use the pupil speak level descriptors for each unit and the general version within this passport. Presentation Targets K: Underline selected keywords UT: Underline using a ruler RO: Rule off PEN: Write in pen Teacher Feedback

7. Quality work deserves recognition If you get a stanp, sticker or mp when your book is marked record it in a merit star.

8. How the progress chart works In a few weeks you will fill in your starting level. At the end of each topic you will complete an assessment and the level is recorded on the chart You should show an increase in achievement throughout the year

9. To help you improve.. You will set targets every half term You have a copy of what is expected for each level Lets set our first target today: Add the date Add a target We will check this in a few weeks when we fil in you current and target levels

10. Look after your passport Your humanities passport is very important as it is evidence of how you have improved this year. Keep it in the front of your book, inside your plastic cover at all times! YOU MUST always know your: –Current level –Target level –Most recent target / how you plan to improve.