Judy Wilson

6th Grade Social Studies

Mrs. Wilson

Credentials:
*Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilmington College
*Master of Elementary Education degree from Miami University
*Technology Department chairperson for the Middle School
*Member of the district License and Professional Development Committee
*23rd year of teaching in the Goshen School District


Syllabus

This year in Social Studies we will be traveling around the world and back in time. We will begin our studies with the continent of Africa and the Middle East. We will then focus on Asia, Australia, and Antarctica during the second quarter. The third quarter will take us to North and South America. We will finish the year with Europe.

During our studies of the different continents we will be looking at the following:

1. Geography - physical and political
2. History
3. Type of Government
4. Religion
5. Economics
6. Culture

As always, we will be working on test-taking strategies and reviewing skills necessary for passing the Ohio Achievement Tests.

Parents can monitor student progress and homework assignments on Progressbook. If you need assistance with logging in to Progressbook, please contact the office at 722-2226.

Grades will be based on tests, projects, in class assignments, and homework. Except tests, any assignment below 70 may be corrected for a higher grade.

Pro-Ohio

Students will be using Pro-Ohio to practice for the Ohio Achievement Assessments. Students have their own loggin in information.

Homework Policy:
Students are expected to use their agendas to record homework assignments. Assignments should be completed and turned in on time. Points will be taken for late assignments. Homework assignments are posted daily in Progress Book.

3rd incident = 3 checks - 2 demerits

4th incident = 4 checks - 3 demerits and parent contact

* Checks accumulate for the day. Students start with clean slate each day.

Supplies:
Students will need 1 spiral notebook, folder, paper, writing utensil (no red ink), agenda.


Contact information:
Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or information I should know about your child. You can contact me by phone at 722-2226 ext. 6022 or email me at wilsonj@goshenlocalschools.org.