August 2015

Welcome to Springfield Middle School 6th grade Social Studies: Ancient World History! I am looking
forward to an exciting and challenging year. In this course we will cover various cultures, religions,
and movement of peoples.
Social Studies 6 Grade Level/ Merit/Magnet Overview:
The following topics will be studied this year in Social Studies
Unit 1 & 2
- Early Humans
- Ancient Sumer and
Mesopotamia
- Ancient Egypt, Hebrews, and
Judaism

Unit 5 & 6
- Ancient Greece & Roman
- Christianity

Unit 3 & 4
- Ancient Indian and China
- Hinduism and Buddhism

Unit 7-10
- Europe during Medieval Times
- Islam
- Kingdoms of West Africa
- Civilizations of the Americas (Aztecs, Incas, &
Mayans)

When in our classroom, our class will follow these EXPECTATIONS:

1. Show responsibility Be on time and prepared for class.
2. Be respectful to everyone.
3. Resolve problems by thinking before you act or react.
POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES:
1. Warning from the teacher
2. Conference with the teacher/ Infraction
3. Phone call/E-mail home to parents
5. Lunch Detention
6. Office Referral
* Any severe misbehavior will result in an automatic office referral.

SUPPLIES
Social Studies classes will be 77 minute periods. I expect students to be prepared for class everyday.
The supplies that students will need for class include:

Section of a binder in which to keep all materials for Social Studies

#2 pencils & Erasers
1 subject college ruled notebook

Homework Planner

Recommendations

Glue sticks/Scissors
2 boxes of tissues
Colored Pencils

Grading System/Homework Policy

Grading:
Grades will be calculated based on a weighted grading system. Grades will be based on
Benchmarks Assessments, Chapter tests, quizzes, and classwork.
Synergy:
Parents and students are encouraged to use parentvue and studentvue to monitor
academic success during the marking period and other school information.
Homework:
Homework WILL be given when appropriate for the lesson. Students will have Social
Studies every other day (Mon/Wed/Fri OR Tue/Thr/Fri). Homework will be collected the next
class giving them two days to complete. The Hotline number is (301) 766-8402. I know that
emergencies sometimes arise that may prevent a student from completing an assignment. Please
communicate with the teacher if an extension is necessary on late work.

National History Day Project: The NHD is for Merit students only. The NHD will begin in late
October early November. The NHD is centered on a theme that varies from year-to-year and is
considered to be extensive with a value of 200 total points.

Absences/Makeup Work:
The student will be responsible for obtaining missed assignments. These assignments
may be found in an Absent folder in the classroom. The wall will have folders labeled
pertaining to the students absence and Grade Level or Merit. The completed assignment should
be turned in on the next day of social studies or by the close of the week. If you need help with
the missed assignment, you may arrange to stay after school or during lunch and I will be happy
to help explain the lesson.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brad Delauter
School: (301) 766-8389
E-mail: delaubra@wcps.k12.md.us
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Please return this portion to Mr. Delauter.
I have received the Rules and Procedures for Mr. Delauters Social Studies class and have
reviewed them with my child.
Students Name:
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Parents Name (printed):
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Email:
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Signature:
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IMPORTANT: Social Studies Contact Parent Information

It is my priority to be able to contact you this year to inform you of your students progress and
success in 6th grade Social Studies. In order to establish positive communication, it is important
for me to be able to accurately contact parents.
STUDENT INFORMATION WILL BE CONFIDENTIAL
Students Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:
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Home Telephone Number:

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Mother/Guardian Name:
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Cell & Work Phone Number:
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Father/Guardian Name:
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