Mrs. Nelson’s 6th Grade World Cultures Classroom Procedures
C – Conversation
H – Help
A – Activity
M – Movement
P – Participation
S – Success!
Daily Procedure:
1. Be prompt. In your seat BEFORE
the bell!
2. Be respectful.
3. Be prepared. Need something? Get
it!
4. Check the whiteboard for specific
CHAMPS instructions, including
conversation level and activities.
5. Complete any warm-up activity.
6. Listen; pay attention; participate.
7. Turn in all assignments on time.
8. Check Missing Work folders and
complete missed assignments when
returning from an absence.
9. Keep all assignments/papers
organized in your classroom binder.
10. Clean up your area before you
leave: check supply box, pick up trash,
push in your chair.
11. Wait to be dismissed.
Perhaps travel cannot prevent
bigotry, but by demonstrating that
all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry,
and die, it can introduce the idea
that if we try and understand each
other, we may even become friends.
~ Maya Angelou
Contemporary World Cultures at a
glance:
1st Six Weeks
 Unit 1 – Introduction to World Cultures
 Unit 2- North America
nd
2 Six Weeks
 Unit 3 – Latin America
rd
3 Six Weeks
 Unit 4 – Western Europe
th
4 Six Weeks
 Unit 5 – Eastern Europe/Russia
 Unit 6 – Middle East
th
5 Six Weeks
 Unit 7 – Indian Subcontinent & SE
Asia
 Unit 8 – East Asia
 Unit 9 – Australia/Pacific Realm
th
6 Six Weeks
 Unit 10 – Sub-Saharan Africa/Skills in
Action
Materials needed for class:
1” Binder with 10 Dividers (keep in the classroom on the shelves at the back of the room)
Loose leaf notebook paper
Pens/Pencils
Scissors, glue, map pencils, markers, crayons, tape, construction paper
Team Binder with Agenda and Homework folders for every class (to take home)
Flash drive would be helpful
Mrs. Nelson’s 6th Grade World Cultures Classroom Procedures
Homework Binder/Agenda:
Homework binder with your agenda should be brought to class every day. If you have unfinished work from the
daily class time, you will need to place it in your Homework Binder to finish at home, and you should turn in any
unfinished work the next day. Your Agenda will be used as a pass to leave class for any reason.
Grading/Late Work Policy:
1. Students are responsible for all make-up work. All missing work can be located in the
“Missing Work” folders located in the room for any day the student was absent. The student
will have the same number of days he/she was absent to complete and return all make-up
work.
2. All work should be turned in on time! Work that is turned in one day late will be counted at
no more than 70%. After one week, late work will not be accepted and a zero will be
assigned for that grade.
Tutorials:
Tutorials can be scheduled on some mornings after 7:30 a.m. You must have a signed pass to
morning tutorials! Be sure to schedule your appointment with me BEFORE coming to school early.
Students are not allowed in the 6th Grade hallway without a pass. I am also available some evenings
until 4:30 for after school help. Please schedule these appointments in advance. Tutorials are for
extra help in understanding a concept, extra practice, or completing make-up work.
Conference:
12:55 – 1:40
Room C202
tnelson@dentonisd.org
Phone Number 940-369-1678
Rewards:
Reward tickets will periodically be awarded to students for a number of reasons. For example,
students who are following classroom and school rules, showing courtesy and respect to teachers
and peers, working cooperatively, etc. When you receive a ticket, you should write your first and last
name on the back of the ticket and drop in the ticket in the bucket for your class period. Class period
buckets are located on the shelves as the back of the room. Each Friday, 5 tickets will be drawn from
each class period bucket and treats (usually choice of chocolate or non-chocolate candy) will be
given. Tickets will be emptied from the reward buckets at the end of each six weeks.
Success:
Your success depends on you! You are here because you are ready for middle school. We will work
hard in this class, but we will have fun! Stay organized, focused, and ASK for help when you need
it. Asking questions is the way we learn new things, and making mistakes can also be a good way to
learn something new!
Please continue to check the class website for more information,
weekly agenda (including assignments, quizzes and tests!) and helpful
updates.
Welcome to Harpool Middle School! I am thrilled to be a part of your educational
experience. Get ready for our exciting trip around the world! I look forward to a Great
Year with you!
Mrs. Nelson’s 6th Grade World Cultures Classroom Procedures
~Mrs. Nelson