1. WELCOME Parent Information Night 6 TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES MRS. CRANDALL

2. 7th period support  Suzy Tucker- 6 th grade intervention specialist  Collaborate and co-teach  Support all students  Study club  Contact information: sjt@beachwoodschools.orgsjt@beachwoodschools.org

3. TEXT BOOKS  Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2007 publication.  Books are in easy to manage modules and are available online.  6th grade course of study will focus mainly on regions and people of the Eastern Hemisphere.  Series offers alternative ways to learn and study through an online program.

4. Holt Online Learning  Additional resource for home and school use.  http://my.hrw.co m http://my.hrw.co m  User: bw12345  PW: 12345

5. HOMEWORK “ If homework serves a good purpose and parents reinforce completion of tasks, students benefit by higher grades, better habits, and more positive attitudes towards school and learning.”- U.S. Dept. of ED  Nightly review of class work and vocabulary words to prepare for discussions and tests.  Turn homework in on time (during student’s class period) for maximum points. Stay current!  Late work policy:  1 st quarter—89%  Remaining quarters—70%  Long term projects will require good time management skills.

6. GRADES Report cards are issued every 9 weeks with Interims posted half way through the grading period.  Grades are based on homework, class work, tests and projects.  Current grades may be accessed from Infinite Campus. You will be receiving password information soon.

7. Communication Daily homework and announcements communicated via Blackboard http://bboard.scoca- k12.org http://bboard.scoca- k12.org Easiest way to reach me: jmc@beachwoodschools.org jmc@ I try to respond quickly Notes are fine, too.

8. WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT YEAR! Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to provide your children with a safe and exciting learning environment.