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Welcome to World Cultures (Social Studies 7)!
Mr. Kleinow
Charles Carroll Middle School
Room 109
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Welcome to Charles Carroll Middle School! I look forward to working with you and your child to have a successful school year. If you need to contact me please call the school at 301-918-8640 during school hours and will return your call as soon as possible. I can also be reached via e-mail at adam.kleinow@pgcps.org . I look forward to hearing from you!
Current Project: Map Project
(Students have received the rubric for this project, it will be due on Tuesday, September 6th)
For additional information e-mail me at - adam.kleinow@pgcps.org
Homework assignments for Quarter 1 so far:1. Returned & Signed Class Letter (Assigned 8/22, due on 8/24)
2. Completed Geography Packet (Assigned on 8/30, due 9/1)
Textbooks:
Eastern Hemispere and History of Our World: The Early Ages
Course Outline:
The following sections will be covered this school year. Also, students will learn about current events throughout the year.
Introduction/Geography review (9 Classes)
Southwest and Central Asia (14 Classes)
Africa (21 Classes)
Southeast and East Asia (15 Classes)
Europe and Russia (21 Classes)
Australia (3 Classes)
Daily Class Materials:
Pencil or Pen
Loose-leaf Notebook Paper
Composition Book
Social Studies Folder or binder (for homework and returned papers)
Occasionally other items will be needed for class and will be noted in advance.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy is as follows:
Assessments = 50%
Classwork = 25%
Homework = 25 %
Students will also receive grade sheets every 3-4 weeks that need to be signed by a parent.
Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory for all class periods. If a student is absent, the school wide attendance policy will be followed.
Students should remember to:
Respect yourself and others.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Keep food and drinks at home.
