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John Turek 6-4 Social Studies and Language Arts

Welcome to 6th Grade Social Studies!

***The Field Trip to Greek Town is still on for tomorrow, Friday, April 19--make sure you have a CTA Fare Card with at least $5.00 on it! (Or you won't be able to get on the train!!!)

***Go to the Team 6.4 website to view the syllabus!

 

THIRD TRIMESTER: LATE WORK-There will be no late work accepted (see District's Absence Policy)

Extra Credit: Look in magazines, newspapers, even the internet, for items that relate to our current (or a past) topic of study.  Summarize the item, write how it relates to what we are discussing in class, and submit it.  As always, written submissions are typed, 12 font, and double-spaced.

 

Extra Credit 2: If you travel, have traveled, or are even thinking of turning off the TV/computer/iPad and going outside-submit historically significant photos of you at, in or around historically significant places that relate to our study of ancient cultures.



Students: I am available to meet with you regarding assignments, grades or if you just have a question about Social Studies.  I will meet with you during your lunch period, or in the morning before school.  All you have to do is let me know.  "Don't wait until it's too late!"

 

Remember: "If I can't find a way, I'll make one." ~Hannibal Barca

                     "Everything is a test." ~Col. R. Jackson, USMC

 


***It is always a good idea to assess your progress, from time to time.  Share your personal insights with your parents as often as you can!  Use the guidelines below.

Assess your overall performance in Social Studies class on a scale of 4-1. Please read and consider the items below carefully:

  • Completing quality homework on time
  • Preparing fully for class
  • Participating actively and positively in class
  • Taking personal responsibility for your learning, asking questions, following directions
  • Using the communication options with Mr. Turek in Social Studies: in class, email, before school.

 

 4: I am working to my fullest abilities and truly challenging myself

 3: I am putting in a good effort, but not my best effort

 2: I work at the minimum level and do enough to get by

 1: I know that I am not putting in even a minimum effort