1. Parent Information Night Social Studies Mrs. Faries Collins Intermediate 2015-16 Conference Times: M-T-Th 9:20-9:50 or 2:15-2:45

2. Social Studies The emphasis is on World Geography and World Cultures. Skill areas also include history, economics, government, citizenship, and technology.

3. World Cultures Scope and Sequence/ 1 st Semester Geographic Tools & Physical Geography Culture/Demographics Government and Citizenship Economic Systems Europe: Physical Geography Europe: History & Culture Europe: Government & Economics Russia & Eurasia Republics: Physical Geography Russia & Eurasia Republics: History Russia & Eurasia Republics: Culture, Government & Economics Sub-Saharan Africa: Physical Geography Sub-Saharan Africa: History

4. World Cultures Scope and Sequence 2 nd Semester North Africa/SW Asia: Physical Geography North Africa/SW Asia: Culture and History N. Africa/SW Asia: Govt. and Eco. S. Asia: Physical Geography S. Asia: Culture & History S. Asia: Govt. & Economics

5. Curriculum Cont. SE Asia: Govt. & Eco. Oceania: Physical Geography, History & Culture Oceania: Govt. & Eco. South America: Physical Geography & History South America: Culture, Govt. & Eco. C. America and Caribbean: Geography & History C. America and Caribbean: Culture, Govt. & Eco. N. America: Mexico N. America: U.S. and Canada Benchmark #2 (May 19)

6. Planners Planners are of vital importance to your child's success. Students are expected to write in their planner everyday in every class. Each day the planner should be signed or initialed by a parent. This will also be a means of communication between teacher and parent.

7. Class Expectations  Assignments need to be turned in on time.  Supplies need to be in class with the student.  Students are encouraged to work on projects at home if they need/want to. This may be necessary if absent or fall behind on assignment.  To be open to learning new things and becoming more knowledgeable of the world around us!  To be respectful of everyone around them.

8. Homework As needed to complete classwork, projects and study for tests or quizzes. -Most projects will be done in class but will need to be finished at home if not completed in the allotted time. -Studying for quizzes and tests will be the main source of homework in my class. We are quiz and test heavy in the beginning of the year because of the curriculum. -If there is going to be a review sheet they will receive it at least two days before the test.

9. Tutorials If your child needs additional help with a specific topic, if you let me know I can work with them from 8:00-8:30 on Tuesday/Thursday mornings.

10. What Does it Mean? Conversation level - What should our voices sound like? Do You need help? What is our Activity? Movement - What can you do? Participation - What should you be doing? SUCCESS is the GOAL!

11. My Website! Please use my website as a tool for schedules, flashcards, and assignments. It is updated weekly and has many useful tools for both you and your child!

13. 60% Major Grades 30% Daily Grades/Participation 10% Homework Grading

14. Around the World! If you or your family has lived in or traveled to other parts of the world and have artifacts that your child can bring in to share, we always welcome them to bring in things from their world travels!

15. PTO VOLUNTEER  Please fill out the volunteer application on the CISD website. All volunteers have to fill it out every year. Please get it done early so you don’t have to worry about it when the field trip comes around.

16. Parent Access Center (PAC) Please go to the Conroe website and register to use PAC. You will be able to access your child’s grades online. Please also go online to Electronically sign the Student Handbook

17. If you have any burning questions… On Your notecard ….. -Your Name and your Child’s Name -Any further questions? I will get back to you within 24-48 hours. Or feel free to email me anytime! -Are you receiving the newsletter? If not, please put down your current email so we can be sure we have the correct one.