Mr. Royal Lewis Middle School
Room 503 6th Grade
E-mail croyal@lewis.edu Phone 583-3233
Welcome to Lewis Middle School Room 503!

Dear parents and students,
It is my hope that this syllabus will answer questions that you may have regarding the classes that I teach. I will be glad to answer any you have. Feel free to phone or e-mail me.

Materials: Students are required to come prepared for learning every day. The basic supplies needed each day are:
Notebook or Binder with subject dividers
Two pencils or pens
Notebook paper- College or wide rule three hole type
Textbooks- These are checked out to students and are to be brought to class every day. Please keep covered and in good condition.

Calendars: In order to keep up with class and homework assignments students are required to keep daily assignment calendars. These are provided to every Lewis student at no cost. Assignments are posted daily. Occasional rewards are given for parent signatures on calendars and other documents requiring signatures.

Classroom rules:
My rules are general and cover many situations.
1. Follow directions the first time.
2. Come prepared to learn.
3. Use class time appropriately.
4. Be in your seat before the bell rings.
5. Respect the rights of others.
Consequences:
1. Friendly reminder.
2. Classroom detention.
3. Detention and home contact.
4. Repeated - Referral/ home contact/ conference.
5. Severe- Go directly to the principal.
These rules and common sense will help create a learning atmosphere.

Social Studies: Ancient Civilizations are the topic of 6th grade social studies. The textbook Ancient World, (McGraw Hill) will be used. We will focus on such ancient civilizations as Egypt, Rome and Greece as set out by the district standards listed below.

Homework: Homework is sometimes assigned Monday through Thursday. Students are also expected to complete any unfinished class work at home.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.1
The student describes what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical and cultural development of humankind, from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution, with emphasis on the defining role of physical geography.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.2
The student analyzes the major characteristics of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.3
The student analyzes the history, central beliefs, and ethics of the ancient Hebrews.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.4
Students describe the emergence of ancient Greek civilization from the rise of Athens through the early Hellenistic period.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.5
The student describes the development of the civilization on the Indian subcontinent and the lasting contributions of Indian civilization.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.6
The student describes the rise and development of the ancient Chinese civilization.

CONTENT STANDARD 6.7
The students analyzes the development of the Roman Republic, the spread of the Roman Empire, and the legacy of Rome.



Grading and Citizenship: A weighted grading system is used for each of the core classes that will go generally as follows;
Classwork 50%
Tests 40%
Homework 10%
Late work Policy: One day late - no more than a “C” grade.
After that a “0” no credit is given.
This policy was established to stress the importance of the student’s responsibility to meet deadlines and due dates.

Each student begins the year with a G (good) in citizenship, with the possibility to earn an E (excellent). These grades are influenced by behavior and apparent effort, as determined by the student’s willingness to :
1. Abide by classroom and school rules.
2. Attend and be involved in class activities.
3. Regularly complete assignments.
4. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward learning.
5. Act in a mature and responsible manner.
Please note that academic and citizenship grades go hand in hand. For example, a student’s regular failure to complete and turn in assignments will likely earn an N (needs improvement), or a U (unsatisfactory) in citizenship. Likewise, those demonstrating a positive attitude toward learning are more likely to earn A’s and B’s.





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Please sign and return this slip.

I have read the above information regarding Mr. Royal’s policies for 6th grade Social Studies class.
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Student Parent