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Social Studies 6 th Grade Ms. VeRonica Young

Social Studies 6 th Grade Ms. VeRonica Young. Welcome. World Geography. Map Skills Europe Canada Latin America Australia. Key Elements. Government History Culture Economy Geography. How is my child’s grade determined?. What is the 6 th grade Promotion Criteria?.

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Social Studies 6 th Grade Ms. VeRonica Young

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  1. Social Studies6th GradeMs. VeRonica Young Welcome

  2. World Geography • Map Skills • Europe • Canada • Latin America • Australia

  3. Key Elements • Government • History • Culture • Economy • Geography

  4. How is my child’s grade determined?

  5. What is the 6th grade Promotion Criteria? • Students must pass 4 out of 5 classes. • Students must pass LA and Math • The two connection classes are averaged and count as 1 of 5 classes

  6. What is AKS/CQI? • Daily class for previewing, skills maintainance and enrichment (35 minutes) • Focus on reading, writing and math • Flexible according to progress

  7. How do I know what my child is studying each day? • Check Agenda • Visit OnMyCalendar • Visit textbook website • Read quarterly newsletters • Talk with your child

  8. What can I do to help my child? • Ask questions????? • Set aside a time and a specific location for homework • Check Agenda • Maintain communication with teacher

  9. How will I know how my child is doing in class? • PARENT PORTAL! • Progress reports every 6 weeks • Report cards at end of each semester

  10. What are important testing dates? • The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) will be administered on April 23 through April 27. • The Social Studies CRCT will be weighted as follows: History 30%, Geography 30%, Civics/Government 20% and Economics 20%.

  11. What if my child is having difficulty with Social Studies? • Contact me via e-mail or phone • Send to help sessions on Friday at 8:20 A.M. • Use on-line textbook resource • Utilize the onmycalendar.com which can be accessed from the Duluth Middle School website

  12. HELPFUL HINTS • Be consistent • Talk to your child • Listen to your child • Provide rewards • Provide consequences • Encourage your child • Enjoy your child

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