6th Grade Social Studies
Course Syllabus
by Doug Sidener
September 05, 2008
6th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
MR. SIDENER
What do we study in
6th grade Social Studies?
We study world history and focus on some of the
following
l Ancient Mesopotamia
l Ancient Egypt
l Ancient China
l Ancient Greece
l Ancient Rome
l Medieval Europe
l Renaissance
l Industrial Revolution
l Age of Discovery
What materials will help me be successful?
l Colored Pencils
l Ruler
l Red pen/pencil (bring daily)
l Pencil or black/blue pen
l A pocket folder and notebook paper
l Spiral notebook
How am I being graded?
l Tests/Quizzes (50%)
l Projects & Daily Work (50%)
What happens if I am not in my seat by the end of the bell?
l TARDY
l Must get in your seat without running
l If you need extra time, just ask.
Do I ever get to leave this classroom?
l You may use a pass to leave the room for rest room or your locker.
l Be responsible
l Too many times and you will not be allowed to leave the room.
I heard we can bring food, drinks, and candy into your room. Is that true?
lNO
l But you may chew gum if you don’t blow bubbles, chomp, or make a mess with it.
l You may bring BOTTLED water-
If someone leaves a book from the previous hour, what should I do?
l Place it in the lost and found box in the front of the room
Can I leave my things is the aisle?
l NO!
l Store them on or under your desk
Sometimes I write sloppy. What advice do you have for me?
l Take your time
l Print if you have to
l It doesn’t have to be a work of art……I just have to be able to read it.
I heard that you have to wait until I dismiss you to leave the class when the bell rings. Is this true?
l Yes!
l This clearly is a brilliant class.
What should I bring to class daily?
l Text
l Agenda
l Paper
l Pencil/Pen
l Red Pen
What happens if I turn in an assignment late?
l You have 25% taken off of your grade until the test until the test is given.
l After the test, the assignment may be turned in for 50% of the grade until the end of the quarter.
l But that is better than a Zero if you don’t turn anything in.
l You will be ok unless it becomes a habit.
What happens if I bomb a test.
l You can retake it or complete a lengthy assignment determined by Mr. Sidener. But you cannot make a higher grade than 75% on a retake.
How should I label my papers?
l If it is a worksheet, put your name in the space provided.
l If there is no place for a name, put it in the upper right hand corner of the page.
l 1st & Last Name
l Your class period
l Page (if from the text)
What are your expectations for this year?
l I look forward to this being a great school year.
l Remember, everyone has a new start.
