Columbus Junior High School
Course Syllabus
6th Grade Social Studies
Course Title
Tamalyn Neuendorff
Teacher
2nd Period conference 8:41-9:26
Conference Period
Call 732-2891 for an appointment
E-mail: neuendorfft@columbusisd.org
Course Description:
6th grade Social Studies will include the History, Geography, Economics, Government,
Citizenship, and Culture of the various societies of the World.
Materials Required:
Blue or Black pen, pencil, Map Pencils, Composition book, folder with brads, Notebook paper,
Library book.
Textbook:
Our World Today People, Places, and Issues
Textbook Replacement Cost:
$ 53.25
Class Rules/Expectations: Consequences
In your desk and prepared when the bell rings. 1st time- Verbal warning
Listen carefully and follow directions. 2nd time- Parent contact
Do not disturb others. 3rd time-Referral to principal
Respect others- be kind in words and actions. 4th time- Principal assigns ISS
Respect school and personal property.
Tutoring days/times:
Before School: 7:30-7:50 and after school: 3:20-3:40
No AM tutorials on Tuesday’s I have duty.
* Make an appointment with me in advance to assure that I will be there.
Homework policy:
Homework is due the next class day unless stated differently. All homework assignments are to
be written in the Agenda book by the student and will have my signature stamp. The Agenda
book is to be signed by a parent or guardian nightly. Parents please check the agenda book
nightly the 6th grade teachers often use it as the first form of communication home.
Grading policy:
Major Grades (Tests, Composition book, NOW cards, Projects)=40%
Minor Grades (class work, quizzes, foldables, etc.)=50%
Other (homework, participation, etc.)=10%
*All work with grades less than 100% MUST be corrected and turned in to be rechecked
by the next class period.
Late work policy:
See Student Handbook for campus wide policy.
Retesting Policy:
See Student Handbook for campus wide policy.
Cheating policy:
Students caught cheating will receive a zero on the assignment.
6 Weeks topics: (Subject to change)
1st Six Weeks
Geography Handbook Skills and Our World: Chapters GH, 1, 2
Unit 01: North America: Chapters: 18, 19, 20
Unit 02: Celebrate Freedom
Unit 03: Central America and Caribbean: Chapter 21
2nd Six Weeks
Unit 04: South America: Chapters 22, 23
Unit 05: Europe: Chapters: 9, 10, 11, 12
3rd Six Weeks
Unit 06: Russian-Eurasian Republics: Chapters: 13, 14
Unit 07: East Asia: Chapters: 6, 7
Mid-Term Exam
4th Six Weeks
Unit 08: Southeast Asia: Chapter: 8
Unit 09: South Asia: Chapter: 5
5th Six Weeks
Unit 10: Southwest Asia and North Africa: Chapters: 3, 4
Unit 11: Sub-Saharan Africa: Chapters: 15, 16, 17
6th Six Weeks
Unit 12: Australia and Oceania: Chapters: 24, 25
Unit 13: Independent Study and Innovation
Final Exam
Other Information:
Composition book: student composition books will be filled with various notes, foldables,
vocabulary words, etc. These will be a major part of the students 6 weeks grades as they will
count for 2 Test grades one before the progress notes (3rd week) and one before report cards
(6th week)
Projects: All projects and their components will be completed in class and will not go home.
Research may be done at home but all project work must be completed in class. You can come
to tutorials if you need more time to complete any part of the project. Projects and foldables: Will
be assigned each 6 weeks which will involve research and other work. Example students will
be, writing research papers, making timelines, and other informational foldables and projects.
Students will be given time in class and a due date for the completion which may involve time at
home.
Library books: Students are required to bring a library book to class everyday that they can
read when they have completed all their assignments.
- - - - - - - Cut ~~Sign~~and return to Mrs. Neuendorff - - - - - I have read and understand the syllabus for 6th grade Social Studies:
______________________________ _____________________________
Student signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Bring signed paper back to Mrs. Neuendorff 6th Social Studies