1. 6 th Grade Social Studies Jeffrey Miodonski 646-5110* Jmiodonski@hamburgschools.org Ancient History/World Religions up to the Middle Ages

2. Curriculum  1 st Quarter: Mapping, hominids, earliest societies, Fertile Crescent/Mesopotamia  Other major topic areas: Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Africa, Middle Ages

3. Parent and Student Portal  Grades can be viewed by both students and parents by visiting the Parent or Student Portal.  http://www.hamburgschools.org http://www.hamburgschools.org  As soon as grades are inputted by the teacher, they are able to be viewed.  Breakdown of overall grades:  Tests = 40%Quizzes = 20%HW = 20% Classwork/Projects = 20%

4. Homework  Majority of assignments worth 2 points. Well thought out, handed in on time, full effort - 2 points.  Late assignments only accepted next day and max points earned - 1.  Anything handed in after that - 0. Students are still responsible for handing in those assignments.

5. Field Trip to Medieval Times  Toronto, Ontario  Middle - end of May  Students need copy of birth certificate or passport  Fundraisers  Parents welcome to join, drive separately  Student cost ~$60 ticket & bus  Parent cost ~$40

6. Textbook  Please take care of the books – no extras!  Online version of the textbook  Access code for classzone.com: World History Ancient civilizations : 2672763-10 World History Medieval and Early Modern Time : 2672763-20 User ID: 1st 7 letters of your last name plus the initial of your first name plus 22 (the year of your graduation) Password: 00+4 digit computer login