1. Mrs. Watson Social Studies Kraemer Middle School
Class Expectations
Mrs. Watson
Social Studies
Kraemer Middle School

2. Rules 1. Be on time 2. Be prepared 3. Be respectful 4. Be engaged
5. No food, drinks, gum, or cell phones allowed

3. School Rules & Dress Code
Assembly tomorrow with Mr. Marshall
Info is in your planner too

4. SLANT Sit up straight Lean in to Listen Ask questions
Nod to show attention
Track with your eyes

5. Curriculum: Medieval World History
1. Fall of the Roman Empire
2. The Rise and Spread of Islam
3. Medieval West Africa
4. Imperial China
5. Feudal Japan
6. Medieval Europe
7. The Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment
HSS Standards on CDE website

6. Geography Weekly maps & map quizzes Nixon Library Geography Program
Answers every Monday; quiz every Friday
Should be an easy 20 points every Friday!!!

7. Supplies for Success
3-ring Binder for Social Studies, with five tabs labeled:
Maps
Notes
Work in Progress
Graded Work
Extra Paper

8. More Suggested Supplies:
Blue or Black pens and #2 pencils
You may not turn in work in pink, green, yellow pen….
College-ruled paper – lots of it
Colored Pencils
Small, noiseless pencil sharpener
Mini-stapler
Safety scissors (round tip for safety please)
Glue sticks (2)

9. Class Website Work posted every day
Web Files = folders with work you can download
Maps
Lecture notes
Worksheets

10. Homework Policy It’s due when it’s due
If it’s late it’s half credit (50% = F)
After one week late, it’s only worth 1 point – ouch!
Use class time wisely & have minimal homework!
Absent policy

11. Use Good Judgment Don’t disrupt me while I’m talking – it’s rude
Get what you need without asking – I trust you
Rubber ducky = hall pass
Maturity = more freedom