This document provides information for students in Ms. Patel's 6th grade social studies class at Baines Middle School. It outlines the scope of study, which will cover world cultures and geography. Students will learn about different societies and regions throughout the year. The document also lists classroom expectations, grading policies, tutoring availability, and supplies needed for the class.

1. Welcome!
2012-2013 School Year
Baines Middle School
Ms. Patel
Sixth Grade Social Studies
Conference Time: Phone Number:
281-634-6870
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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 Notebook
Glue/Tape/Scissors
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6. First Nine Second Nine Third Nine Fourth Nine
Weeks Weeks Weeks Weeks
Culture Economics Latin Africa South
America of Sahara
Geography North Europe Asia
America Australia
Government Middle East
and North
Africa
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7. 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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8. 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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9. WISH LIST
• Scissors
• Glue
• Map pencils
• Index Cards
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10. I look forward to a
successful school year!
Go Longhorns!!!!!!!!!
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