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Class Syllabus.

As of 8/12/24

Dear Students and Parents,

I would like to welcome you all to 6th Grade World Cultures! 

During this course, we will learn about world geography and the Americas (North, Central, and South), the continents, landforms, bodies of water, indigenous peoples, and more!

Historical themes will include but not be limited to:

Physical and Human Geography (location and characteristics of places and regions around the world.

We learn about food, religion, culture, politics; American Indians; European, French, and Spanish settlers)

Government (The Bill of Rights, the 3 branches of government; monarchy, democracy, limited and unlimited governments)

Economics (jobs; how did early settlers earn money?)

Science, technology, society (inventors and inventions)

Nevertheless, you can read about needed school supplies, classroom culture, behavior procedures, and positive behavior rewards within this document.  

I look forward to teaching and having a productive and exciting school year.  

--Mrs. McCray

School Supplies Needed for History Class: 

Pens or Pencils (Required most days).

Notebook (any style, student choice).

Glue Sticks

Box of tissues and hand sanitizer (class donation).

Classroom Culture:

Arrive to class on time / be prepared for class (i.e., have a pencil, pen, journal, folder) 

Listen quietly while others are speaking.

Be thoughtful and considerate 

Remain in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.

Be ready to work together as a group, work with other students, and work independently 

No Cell Phones, AirPods, or Apple Watches are permitted. 

Behavior Correction Procedure:

Verbal warning.

Verbal warning.

Teacher-Student conversation. Documentation in E-School.

The student calls the parent. Accountability for actions in class. 

Move seats.

Remove from class; write up to the Middle Office.

Note:  With major violations, some offenses may automatically skip #4,5,6 to maintain a safe, orderly, and productive classroom.

Positive Behavior Rewards:

Flexible Seating for the entire class. No assigned seats.

Listen to music while completing Independent Work.

Positive notes to students.

Positive phone calls home.

Praise and recognition.

Grading Policy

Weighted Grades for Social Studies

90-100 A (means: I completely understand what we're learning)

89-80   B (means: I generally understand what we're learning)

75-79   C (means: I have questions and I am confused about what we're learning)

70-74   D (means: I need to ask more questions and possibly attend tutorials)

69-0     F (means: I don’t understand what we're learning; I need tutorials)

Class work, warm-up   = 40%

Test, quizzes, and projects = 60%

Other Things:

Students will complete one big IB project every 9 weeks.

Homework will not be given unless the student is absent. 

I encourage parents to check the HAC on the Aldine ISD website to monitor their child’s grades and attendance. 

Students who miss class should ask for make-up work and complete it promptly.
Usually within one week. 

***Things Mrs. McCray should know (health problems, allergies, vision, accommodations, etc.) about your child: You can email me at ndmccray@aldineisd.org