Course Syllabus

Due to the implementation of Plan B my office hours have been changed to

Wednesdays 9am-10am

TESTING SCHEDULE

 

  

christytharrington@fcschools.net

charleselliott@fcschools.net

    

    

    

  

megansparks@fcschools.net

(919) 496-7700 ext 510

Virtual Office hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30-3:00 pm via Google Hangout, Google Meet, phone or email; students can access links for these hours from either Gmail (Grades 6-12) or their Google Calendar (Grades K-12) sent from their teacher(s).  

Students will access course information by clicking on Modules and  Assignments.  Students will need their student number and password for NCEdcloud

PARENTS:  Use the following directions to create a Canvas Observer Account

• Have your student(s) Generate a Pairing Code (Links to an external site.) (this will be different for each student).
• Go to https://fcschools.instructure.com/login/canvas (bookmark this site so that you can easily access your Observer dashboard for your student(s).
• Click on Parent of a Canvas User? in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
• Complete the required information in the window, which will include inputting the student Pairing Code. Multiple students can be added.
• Go to the Dashboard to see your student(s)' courses.
• Parents can sign into this account to easily access their student's courses within Canvas.
• What can parents view as an Observer? (Links to an external site.)

Need support for student device or account?  Please email FCStechhelp@fcschools.net.

Class Syllabus

Welcome to Mrs. Sparks' 6th Grade Social Studies class. Although I know that this isn't the way that we anticipated the year to go I am excited to work with all of you this year. Below you will find a brief overview of our class as well as the rules and expectations for this school year. Please read over the information carefully and if you have any questions or concerns you can reach me via phone or e-mail (see above)

COURSE OUTLINE

1st 9 weeks

• Primary and Secondary Sources - Topic A
• Timelines - Topic A
• Geography - Topic B
• Economics - Topic B
• Government - Topic B
• Paleolithic and Neolithic - Topic C

2nd 9 weeks

• Mesopotamia - Topic D
• Egypt - Topic D
• India - Topic D
• China - Topic D
• 8 Signs of Civilization

3rd 9 weeks

• Greece - Topic E
• Rome - Topic E
• Major World Religions - Topic F
• Feudalism - Topic G

4th 9 weeks

• Maya - Topic H
• Aztec - Topic H
• Inca - Topic H
• REVIEW

CLASSROOM RULES

1. BE ON TIME - arrive to class on time

2. BE PREPARED - have all necessary materials - this includes any assignments that are DUE

3. BE PRODUCTIVE - make good use of your class time - work on your assignments, ask questions

4. BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES - of the teacher and your classmates 

CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK

You will receive classwork/homework daily. These assignments will be based on the current material or a review of the previously covered material. Students are expected to complete these assignments by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior permission from the teacher. As I am human and sometimes make mistakes - requests to submit an assignment after the due date should be submitted via e-mail (megansparks@fcschools.net) All assignments should be completed with the student's first and last name and core number.

LATE/ABSENT WORK

Late assignments will not be accepted without prior permission from the teacher. Requests for late submissions should be submitted to me via e-mail (megansparks@fcschools.net). If you are absent you are permitted 2 days from the date you return to class to submit all missing assignments. (i.e. If you are out on Monday your work will be due Thursday)

GRADING

Your grade is calculated as follows:

40% formative (worksheets, warm-ups, homework, etc)

60% summative (quizzes, tests, projects)

In order to have the best opportunity to succeed in my class, it is vital that you complete all assignments in a timely manner and to the best of your ability. 

100-90 - A

89-80 - B

79-70 - C

69-60 - D

59 and below - F

SUPPLIES 

Due to the implementation of virtual learning for the first 9 weeks of school, I will be exclusively using Canvas. All assignments will be completed through the Canvas platform. I would highly recommend that students get a notebook/binder so that they are able to write down notes and questions that they may have. Highlighters, pencils, and flashcards would also be useful to students. I will provide vocabulary through Canvas but students may want to study their terms on paper/notecards vs. the computer. 

RESOURCES

Coming Soon...

ATTENDANCE

Attendance will be taken daily in each period. Students will be given a Google Form link(accessible in Modules) where they will be able to log themselves in.

Students can be counted present by doing one of the following daily:

Joining a class meeting

Completing an assignment for that class