• 6th Grade United States History

    Ms. Amanda Ridge

    Email: amanda.ridge@rcs.k12.al.us

    Room 104

    Course description: Welcome to 6th Grade U.S History.  This course offers some of the most exciting events in our past. We will be learning information from Industrialization in the late 1800’s up to Modern America today. By the end of the year, you will have a solid foundation to carry with you to 7th grade.

    Course objectives: The primary objective is to build a solid background of knowledge about our country's history. We will use a variety of skills to accomplish that goal. We will use small and large group discussions, writing assignments, reading assignments, and hands-on learning with technology to assist us to build that knowledge. All students are expected to participate in all assignments, activities, and projects. The 6th grade U.S. History class moves very quickly and covers a lot of materials. Therefore, it is important not only that students keep up with the pace of the course, but that they ask questions and seek additional help when needed.

    Classroom Rules:                                                                                       Consequences:

    1. Be on time for class.                                                                                1. Verbal Warning

    2. Show respect to your teacher and to your classmates.                       2. Warning- loss of privilege 

    3. Do not interfere in any way with the learning taking place                  3. Warning- phone call to parent/guardian

         in the classroom. 

    4. Follow directions.                                                                                     4. Written Warning- Must be brought back and signed by parent/guardian

    5. Come to class prepared with all necessary materials                           5. Office Referral 

                                                                                                                            *** Serious offences will be taken to the office without warnings. ***

    Materials:

    In my class you will need a one subject notebook, NOT a composition notebook. You will also use colored pencils, scissors, glue, and headphones. These are the supplies that you need to have with you each day. They will not be stored in the classroom. You will keep them in your backpack or locker, and the extras will need to be kept at home or in your locker. 

    Grading:

    Major grades: Test, Quizzes, Projects- 60%         Daily Grades, Notebook checks, Small projects- 30%       Common Assessment - 10%                 Total= 100% for each 9 weeks

    Daily expectations will include:

    1. Bellringer completed

    2. Review instructions or project from the day before

    3. Daily lesson ( whole group instruction, small group instruction, stations, gallery walks, power points, movies)

    4. Complete daily assignment