6th Grade Social Studies: World Geography Ms.

Delhey
Fall Semester Standards: During fall semester, we will study culture, economics, history, and government
in Europe. Please visit https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Documents/Social-Studies-6-8-Georgia-
Standards.pdf for a complete list of standards at any time. The overarching standards are listed below.

SS6G7 The student will locate selected features of Europe.

SS6G8 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe.

SS6G9 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population
distribution on Europe.

SS6G10The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe.

SS6CG3 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.

SS6E7 The student will analyze different economic systems.

SS6E8 Analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe.

SS6E9 Describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in the
United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia.

SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world
regions.

SS6H3 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe.

Teacher Contact Information: School Phone #: 678-842-6917. The best way to reach me or Mrs. Delhey
is always email. Morgan.Delhey@cobbk12.org

For teacher blogs go to http://www.cobbk12.org/griffin/ and click on staff.

Student Requirements: Students are expected to follow all classroom expectations and complete all
assignments. Students will not be assigned a textbook unless it is specifically requested. Instead,
students will have access to a class set of texts. If an assigned textbook is lost or damaged, appropriate
fees will be assessed (i.e., lost book $45.95). Students will have online access to additional resources
using teacher blogs.

Late Work: For every day an assignment is late, teachers may deduct a total of 5 points per day, up to 5
days that an assignment is late. If after the fifth day the assignment still has not been turned in, the
student will receive a zero until they make up the work. Students with zeros may be required to attend
Saturday School for grade recovery, or before and/or after-school tutoring.

Grade Recovery: Grade recovery will be permitted on summative assessments only. The purpose of
grade recovery is to give the student an additional opportunity to show that he/she has mastered the
standards of the course. The following rules will apply for this process.

To be eligible to take the retest, students must create a study tool for the unit. The study tool is open
ended, but must show Ms. Delhey that the student has made an effort to learn the material. Examples
include creating flashcards, study games, creating a Kahoot, etc. The method of remediation must be
approved by Ms. Delhey. Only one retest is permitted per summative assessment.

Absences: Students who are absent when an assignment is made will be given the same number of days
to complete the make-up work as they were absent, not counting the day of return. Make-up of graded
work will be as scheduled with the teacher. Assignments made or announced prior to a students
absence, including tests/quizzes, that are due on the day of the students return will be due at that time.
(Quizzes and tests will be taken with class.) Homework and any other make up work will be accepted
according to school policy. Students are responsible for requesting and following through on make- up
work, not the teacher!!!

Grading:

Summative Grades 70% (Tests, Projects, essays) Formative Grades 30% (quizzes, homework,
classwork

Grading Scale: A= 100-90 B= 89-80 C= 79-74 D= 73-70 F= 69 and below ***

Needed Supplies:
Students need for their personal use:

Spiral Notebook

Markers/Colored Pencils /Pencils

1 Folder

Basic Classroom rules: Be prompt to class (Be here), be respectful, and be ready to learn!

By signing this sheet, the parent and student acknowledge that they have read and understand the
requirements and expectations for Social Studies this marking period.

Blogs: Teacher blogs will be updated frequently. Please check teacher blogs for missing assignments,
interactive activities you can do at home, classwork, and any other materials your teachers deem
necessary to ensure your mastery of the content standards. These blogs are an added benefit for you,
the student, to ensure you are receiving every tool possible to help you succeed. If you are absent,
please check your teacher blogs first for the work you missed. Please use your teacher blogs regularly.
The blogs can be found on the Griffin Middle School website under faculty and staff.

Parents, please, keep the Syllabus and information with you, and return only the signature page.

6th Grade Social Studies

***This syllabus is subject to change.

Upon returning this, the student will receive their first homework grade of the nine weeks.

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