6

th
Grade Social Studies Syllabus
Ms. Chemeka Williams

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to sixth grade and welcome to Lowes Grove Middle School of Technology! I am
excited that you are apart of our Explorers team. I am looking forward to sharing the next
school year with each of you and cannot wait to teach and learn with you as much as
possible. I have very high expectations for all of my students and expect everyone to do
their best every day. It is essential that all students come to class regularly, display
appropriate behaviors, be attentive, and complete all class work and homework as
requested.


COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sixth grade social studies emphasizes ancient societies in a geographical, historical,
political, and cultural context. This course covers geographical influences on regional
development, use maps, globes, and graphs to gather, analyze, and report information,
discuss current events from around the world, and study the history of civilization from
ancient times. The civilizations include ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome,
Maya, Aztec, and Inca. Students come to understand what people need to evolve into a
civilization, how new civilizations began as the needs and beliefs of the people changed,
explain the contributions of different civilizations to humankind, and examine the origins
and spread of major world religions and languages.

UNIT 1: Geography and Huan Societies
UNIT 2: Emergence Of Ancient Civilizations
UNIT 3: Greece and Rome
UNIT 4: Religious Transitions
UNIT 5: TBA
UNIT 6: TBA
UNIT 7: TBA

Teacher Contact:
The best way to get in touch with me is through my email, chemeka.williams@dpsnc.net
You can also contact me at the school at school 919-560-3946.
I will also update the Explores Weebly page on a regular basis: LGExplorers.weebly.com



Materials:
Students will need the following materials for this course:
3-Ring Binder (2 or 3 in)
Composition Notebooks- 1 per quarter (please, no spirals)
Glue Stick (we strongly suggest having one with you at all times)
Pencils (personal sharpener recommended)
Blue/black pens are optional
Agenda
A great attitude

Grading:
This class will be graded using the following percentages
10% Homework- Unexcused late homework will result in a 70
30% Quizzes
35% Tests/Papers/Projects (and any other major grades)
25% Class Assignments (Bell Ringers, Class Activities/Handouts)

If you have questions about grades, please dont hesitate to e-mail me. If you dont
have a computer or internet access, please notify me so we can make other
arrangements.


Homework: The purpose of homework is to: reinforce skills and ideas learned during
class; promote independent work habits and responsibility; apply skills to daily life; and
prepare for the next days lesson. The average weekly assignment will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. Students can expect homework Monday through Thursday.
Additional time may be needed to complete projects or study for tests. Please keep in mind
that each student is an individual therefore may take less or more time to complete
assignments, depending on how they work. Students will be given their assignment
towards the end of the class period.

Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to enter the classroom calmly, follow the
directions on the board, and be in their assigned seats ready to start class at the time of the
bell. Students are to copy down assignments from the assignment board during class. Upon
receiving the assignment, students should review the directions to check for understanding
before leaving class. Students should have work completed by the start of class, the day it is
due. Students will turn in their homework at the beginning of class. If a student is tardy to
class, it is the students responsibility to hand in their homework within the first few
minutes upon entering class.



Attendance:
It is extremely important that your child is in school on time every day. Class work involves
many collaborative, hands-on activities. These kinds of assignments are hard to make up.

* If work is provided before an absence takes place, the work is due the day the student
returns to school. *

* Students will be given one day for every day they miss to complete make-up work, up to 5
days maximum. *


Rules and Expectations:
At Lowes Grove Middle School, we know every student has the potential to show PRIDE in
the classroom. It is important that student come Prepared, have Respect for themselves
and others, show Integrity, Determinitation and Excellence.

Discipline - Strikes:
o 1
st
Occurrence: Warning
o 2
nd
Occurrence: Refocus Form, Student Conference
o 3
rd
Occurrence: Refocus Form, silent lunch and Parent Contact
o 4
th
Occurrence: Refocus Form, and parent contact
o 5
th
Occurrence: Parent Contact and team conference
o 7
th
Occurrence: Office Referral


This is going to be a stellar year and we are so excited to see all that you will achieve.

Please sign and return the following:

I have read the 6
th
grade social studies syllabus and I acknowledge all of the requirements and
expectations set forth by this course. I know that Lowes Grove Middle School is a community
of parents, students, teachers, and faculty that will always work in my best interest to help me
be a success!

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________________________

Parent Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________

Parent E-Mail: ___________________________________________________________________________

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