Janice Curtis
Pickens County Middle School
Class Syllabus for 6th Grade Social Studies
Course Description:
Sixth grade Social Studies will begin the study of the world’s major regions.
Content will focus on: Course Outline:
Physical Geography Europe and Russia
History Latin America
Government/Civics Canada
Economics Australia/Oceania
Instructional Formats Utilized:
PowerPoint/note-taking
Discussion
Individual and cooperative activities
Projects
Computer Usage
Textbook:
1. Georgia CRCT Test Prep 6th Grade Social Studies published by Clairmont Press, Inc. Additional materials will be utilized for instructional purposes.
2. Internet Resources
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Supply List:
1 – ½ inch-Three Ring Binder #2 Pencils or Pens (Black or Blue Ink)
Notebook Paper Colored Pencils
1 Set of Subject Dividers Highlighters and Ruler (Optional)
1-1/2 inch-three ring binder = this notebook will be used for warm-ups, to organize notes, store graded work, and handouts.
Four Subject Dividers = warm-ups, notes, graded work, and handouts
Colored pencils, crayons, highlighters, and the ruler will be used for classroom projects.
The Three Ring Binder will remain in the classroom.
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Grading Policy:
Tests/Homework/Projects: 25% Class Activities: 35%
Study Guide/Agenda: 20%
Quiz/Warm-up: 20%
Tests: Tests will be announced a minimum of three days in advance. Test questions are drawn from notes, class assignments, and warm-up questions.
PCMS Student Agenda:
The school will provide your child with one student agenda. This agenda is to be used on a daily basis to document assignments, homework, and the behavior of your child. There is also a school calendar and other useful information for you and your child.
Expectations:
To ensure academic and social success, high expectations are in place for each student. Students must abide by the behavioral guidelines in the student handbook and grade level behavior plan.
We expect students to:
Be ready to learn.
Be respectful to everyone.
Be responsible at all times.
Students must bring their agenda, notebook, paper, and pen/pencil to class every day. All work is expected to be turned in on the assigned due date.
Homework: Current events and other projects will be assigned throughout the year.
Students will be responsible for a monthly non-fiction book project based on one of the following topics: geography, history, culture, biography, science or an environmental concern that relates to one of the following continents: Europe, South America, Australia, and also Canada.
Make-up Work Due to an Absence: Pickens County Middle School makeup policy will be followed. When students are absent, it is the responsibility of the student to see the teacher to receive the makeup work. Projects will be an exception to this because they are long-term assignments and should be completed on time. Missed tests are to be scheduled with the teacher.
Late Work: Students will be required to attend remediation with me or afterschool detention. Late work will be accepted with a penalty of 10 points for each day it is not handed in on time.
Contact Information:
Our first line of communication is through the student agenda. In addition, please feel free to contact me.
1. E-mail:
2. By Telephone: Pickens County Middle School: 706-253-1830
Additional Information for Parents and Students:
1. Teacher Web Page: Daily Learning Activities will be posted on my teacher page at http://curtissocialstudiesclassroom.yolasite.com/