1. World Cultures and Geography Christy Silkworth

2. Unit Structure and the book Text is to remain at home Each unit is roughly 3-4 weeks –Introductory unit (9/18) –Latin America –Africa –Asia

3. Assessment Exams and work packets conclude each unit In class assignments Quizzes Work packets Projects Presentations

4. How to reach me csilkworth@redwood.org 945-3600 –Communication is the key –Parent/teacher/student –Eschool-my email-my website! –Encourage student involvement –www.redwood.org

5. Absences and Late Work Students have until the end of the unit to complete all late notebook assignments for 70% credit. These assignments must be in the work packet when it is turned in. I will not accept late assignments from a given unit once it is over. If it is an assignment that I am collecting, (i.e. an essay) students may turn it in two days past due for a maximum of 70% credit. Otherwise I will collect all assignments when I collect work packet. Some assignments will not be accepted late. I will let you know in advance which assignments these include.

6. If a student is absent for a test or quiz s/he must make it up within the amount of time that is equal to the days s/he missed. For example, if a student was absent one day then s/he gets one day from that day that s/he arrives back at school to make up a test or quiz. If a student were absent five days, then s/he will be allotted five days from the date s/he returns to school to make up a test or quiz. It is the students responsibility to get any missed assignments from me or someone else in class either at break, lunch, or before school.

7. Helpful tips Get organized Manage time Communicate with teachers Write homework down- or take a pic! Meet new people/friends