Mrs. Ward - 6th Grade Social Studies
Email: bward@wcpss.net
Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies
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Mrs. Ward is a graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She lives in Fuquay Varina with her husband, two children, and two beagles. Mrs. Ward has taught in Wake County for twenty years and has been teaching at Holly Ridge Middle School since the school opened in 2003. You can reach Mrs. Ward by email bward@wcpss.net or by calling Holly Ridge Middle at 919-577-1335.
Grading
Classwork - 60%
Quizzes/Tests/Projects - 40%
Late Work Policy
Students will receive a 10-point deduction on all work 5 days late and then an additional 10-point deduction for work 10 days late with the possibility of receiving a maximum grade of 80 on late assignments. Late work will be accepted for the first half of the quarter up to 3 days prior to interims and the second half of the quarter up to 3 days prior to the end of the grading period. Late work from the 1st half of the quarter will not be accepted after the interim report period
6th Grade Social Studies Topics
*Thinking Like A Historian
*Geography
*Religion
*Achievements
*Political Systems
*Economics
*Social Structures
*Decline of Civilizations
*Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation
Classroom Rules
Be on time for class.
Come prepared with supplies (pencil and paper) and completed homework.
Be kind, polite, and courteous to others.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Be respectful of classmates, teachers, and property.
Listen to the teacher and classmates, and follow directions.
Work hard, and always do your best.
Be safe!
Raise your hand when you would like to speak in class or if you need to leave the classroom for any reason (e.g., going to the bathroom, visiting the nurse, etc.)
Obey all school rules.
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Stay safe
● Never share your login information or google meet information with anyone else
● Only use websites and online resources recommended by teachers
● Tell a trusted adult if you see anything online that is not appropriate or safe
● Create strong passwords and keep them in a safe, secure place
● Follow all classroom, school, and district-wide policies
Take responsibility
● Be present and ready to learn
● Attend live Google Meets
● Complete assignments and submit
● Communicate with your teacher if you have questions or concerns
● Turn in your own work and do not copy from classmates or any other resources
● Embrace making mistakes and be sure to try again
Insist on excellence
● Participate actively
● Do my best and turn in quality work
● Complete my work each day with 100% effort
● Present yourself in a courteous and professional manner
● Use materials appropriately
Navigate wisely
● Follow teacher directions for using Google classroom
● Remain engaged and attentive in Google Meets
● Utilize the weekly lesson plan document posted to HRMS homepage
● THINK before posting (True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind)
● Use my teacher’s attention signal to ask for help/ask for questions
