Social Studies6th 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 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

What is AKS/CQI?

• Daily class for previewing, skills maintainance and enrichment (35 minutes)• Focus on reading, writing and

math• Flexible according to progress

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

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

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

What are important testing dates?

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

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