welcome, parents!! jennifer mcleod 6 th grade language arts 6 th grade social studies 6 th grade agp...
TRANSCRIPT
Welcome, parents!!
Jennifer McLeod
6th grade Language Arts6th grade Social Studies
6th grade AGP Language Arts Enrichment
Blazers Team Leader
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Indiana University
This is my ninth year teaching 6th grade
Language Arts at Springton Lake Middle School, and my first year teaching Social Studies (dual certification)
As a parent myself, I realize how important your kids (my students) are, and how much you want them to be successful and happy.
I have also managed to sneak quite a few pictures of my own kids into this presentation.
About Mrs. McLeod…
Paige and Finnalmost five and almost three
My husband’s favorite pictures of them…of course!
Finn Paige
Developing the skills necessary to be a life-long learner and critical thinker (not satisfied with just knowing facts)
Developing global citizenship through understanding and empathy
Developing academic perseverance, grit
Goals for Social Studies
6th Grade Social Studies is a yearlong course infused with basic geography skills and the development of reading and writing strategies and skills
Course content includes the study of the history, economics, government, and physical and cultural geography of three regions: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Course Description
Current Junior Scholastic and Scope Magazines
Current articles on world events One historical fiction book for each of the three main continents we study: Europe, Asia, and Africa
Social Studies Reading Materials
Historical Fiction Novels
Weekly “Read to Learn” articles and activities will be the bulk of the homework
Given early each week, due each Friday
Homework for SS
For both SS and LA, students write their homework for the entire week on the first day of the week (usually Monday)
This allows them to plan their time accordingly.
Homework (continued)
Grades for both Social Studies and Language Arts are calculated using these categories:
Classwork: 30% Projects: 30% Tests: 30% Homework: 10%
Grading
After school help is available most Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please have your student check in with me ahead of time to get a pass.
After School Help
Some assessments may be sent home for a parent signature
Please check grades on HAC (If you need your HAC info, contact
[email protected]) Homework and upcoming
assessments are listed on my website Please feel free to contact me – email
is best. [email protected]
Communication