Geography
Parent Information
Parent Information
Overview:
Overview:
The focus of World Geography is the physical and cultural characteristics of Earth. The course is organized systematically around the topics of region, physical earth dynamics, population, culture, economic systems, urban systems, political systems, and the environment. The course standards are not meant to be taught in order or in isolation. Critical thinking will be emphasized in this course, with stress placed on the development of spatial thinking skills and competency related to the five themes of geography: location, place, regions, movement, and human-environment interaction. Map-reading skills and the use of geographic models and geographic information systems will also be an integral part of this course.
The focus of World Geography is the physical and cultural characteristics of Earth. The course is organized systematically around the topics of region, physical earth dynamics, population, culture, economic systems, urban systems, political systems, and the environment. The course standards are not meant to be taught in order or in isolation. Critical thinking will be emphasized in this course, with stress placed on the development of spatial thinking skills and competency related to the five themes of geography: location, place, regions, movement, and human-environment interaction. Map-reading skills and the use of geographic models and geographic information systems will also be an integral part of this course.
My Advice to Parents:
My Advice to Parents:
First, one of the best ways to help your student succeed this semester is to keep current with their progress. I will be glad to update you on grades, missing assignments, attendance, and discipline in response to an email or phone call from you. The Parent Portal is the quickest, easiest way to keep up with grades, attendance, discipline records, and other information for your student. Be sure to pick up your ID for the Parent Portal from the Guidance Department if you do not have one already!!
First, one of the best ways to help your student succeed this semester is to keep current with their progress. I will be glad to update you on grades, missing assignments, attendance, and discipline in response to an email or phone call from you. The Parent Portal is the quickest, easiest way to keep up with grades, attendance, discipline records, and other information for your student. Be sure to pick up your ID for the Parent Portal from the Guidance Department if you do not have one already!!
Second, use my website! It can be a great tool to stay up-to-date on what your student is doing in class as well as what they miss when they are absent. I generally tell my students to check the website if they are absent and see me when they return for clarification on missed work.
Second, use my website! It can be a great tool to stay up-to-date on what your student is doing in class as well as what they miss when they are absent. I generally tell my students to check the website if they are absent and see me when they return for clarification on missed work.
Does Your Student Need Help?
Does Your Student Need Help?
Help sessions are available by appointment before or after school, as well as during the school day. My office hours are from 12:15-12:45 every day and no appointment is necessary for your student to stop by and see me! I strongly encourage any student seeking study tips or content review to see me during PowerHour!
Help sessions are available by appointment before or after school, as well as during the school day. My office hours are from 12:15-12:45 every day and no appointment is necessary for your student to stop by and see me! I strongly encourage any student seeking study tips or content review to see me during PowerHour!
Need to Contact Me?
Need to Contact Me?
The best way to contact me is through email. I will be able to get back to you within 24 hours. You can also call my school phone number and I will return your call as soon as possible. All of my contact information is located on the home page of this website.
The best way to contact me is through email. I will be able to get back to you within 24 hours. You can also call my school phone number and I will return your call as soon as possible. All of my contact information is located on the home page of this website.
Students Information
Students Information
Google Classroom:
Google Classroom:
We will use Google Classroom in various ways throughout the semester. Some examples of how Google Classroom may be used include uploading homework assignments, projects, and papers as well as to facilitate class discussions.
We will use Google Classroom in various ways throughout the semester. Some examples of how Google Classroom may be used include uploading homework assignments, projects, and papers as well as to facilitate class discussions.
Click on the link above to go to Google Classroom!
Classroom Calendar:
Classroom Calendar:
The classroom calendar is a resource that you should go to weekly. Even if you are absent, you should still be up-to-date on where we are in class. Please email me if you have questions, or are unable to access the days lesson on the calendar. Click on the link to go to the World Geography Calendar.
The classroom calendar is a resource that you should go to weekly. Even if you are absent, you should still be up-to-date on where we are in class. Please email me if you have questions, or are unable to access the days lesson on the calendar. Click on the link to go to the World Geography Calendar.
World Geography Standards:
World Geography Standards:
Click the link below to access the SC State Standards
Click the link below to access the SC State Standards
