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Welcome!2012-2013 School YearBaines Middle School

Ms. PatelSixth Grade Social Studies

Conference Time: Phone Number:281-634-6870

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Tutoring: I offer tutorials every Friday mornings from 8:00-8:40. Students will be given a Tutorial Pass and it should be taped in their agenda. Tutorials will be on a needs basis.

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How can I find out what’s going on in my child’s class?

-look for the weekly newsletter through e-mail

-check the teacher webpage for additional resources

-check your child’s agenda

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Scope of Study:World Cultures and Geography

Course Overview: Students will study people and places of the

contemporary world. Societies selected for study are chosen from different regions of the world.

Supplies: Spiral NotebookGlue/Tape/Scissors

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First Nine Weeks

Second Nine Weeks

Third Nine Weeks

Fourth Nine Weeks

Culture Economics Latin America

Africa South of Sahara

Geography North America

Europe AsiaAustralia

Government Middle Eastand North

Africa

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Classroom Expectations• Keep Interactive Notebook

organized• Come prepared to class• Review notes on a daily basis• Study for tests/quizzes• Take pride in work• Perform above and beyond my

expectations• Incorporate critical thinking skills

into daily work• Interact with community resources

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Grading• Students will be given assignments in

class, and will be made aware of all tests, projects, and quizzes.

• Forms of Assessments: weekly quizzes, homework, journaling, group work, presentations, projects, and unit tests

• Quizzes may be given on a weekly basis to assess the skill of the week.

• In a 9 week grading period there will be a maximum of 3 major and 6 daily grades.

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WISH LIST•Scissors•Glue•Map pencils•Index Cards

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I look forward to a successful school year!

Go Longhorns!!!!!!!!!