About Me

1. About Me • Grew up in this area, (hack story ?) • Married 36 years, 5 children (all college graduates), 1 receiving her PhD along with the highest honor awarded. • 1 dog • Graduate of Portland State and Multnomah Univ. • 30+ years of teaching experience • Love the outdoors, camping, hiking, swimming • Grateful to be working with the energy and enthusiasm of children

2. Welcome to Ancient History with Mr. Brown Social Studies 2019/20 Pull up a chair and have a seat.

3. Social Studies • Geography • Map skills • Ancient Middle East • Roots of civilization • Roots of culture • Egypt • India • China • Greece • Rome • Projects • Maps • Power points • Presentations • Simulations • Learning games • Chrome books • Daily work • Tests/Quizzes • Grading • Total Points • Reworking

4. Pride Period (only on Mondays) • The purpose of this period is to address issues/concerns concerning school. • Last year we discussed “Bullying” primarily. • The design of the class is to make connections with students and teachers. • These people are a support for the school year. • The focus of Canfield is learning. • We will try to address any issues that hinder or interfere with that goal.

5. Grading Policy • All grades align with content/curriculum • Clear learning targets before testing • Late assignments are given a zero until made up • Tests may be made up (same material, different test) • Students may be required to demonstrate they are prepared for the make up test • Group work is graded individually

6. Greeting at the Door • I care about all of my students • I love teaching 6th grade • Every student has vast potential • I would love to spend 5 minutes with each of you. • 5 x 30 = 150 minutes (not possible) • A high 5, knuckle 5, handshake etc. means I care about you and that you are welcome in my classroom • I want you to be moving toward all you can achieve

7. Trail Creek • October 21-25Monday-Wednesday-Friday • Pickens, Dahlgren, Whiteside, Spinazza, Hinz(M-W) • Brown, Fassler, Leppert, Roth, Wilson, Robitaille(W-F) • Two nights, three days • Environmental studies, cooperative activities, night games, campfires, fun • Return @2:00 p.m.(Wed. or Fri.) no bus-due to gear • Clothing, packing list, dress code • Highlight of the year • Great experience, bonding experience, etc. • More information will be forthcoming (Sept.11) • $75 (pay online, tonight in office, week prior to departure)

8. Staying Informed • Agenda • Parent Connect • E-mail • sbrown@cdaschools.org • Telephone call messages • Monthly newsletter • Cell phones • Dress code • Lunch fingerprinting tonight

9. Progress Reports • Once every three weeks, or two per quarter • Emailed to parent • Check your email address(office) • Check agenda for dates • Email is the best way to contact teachers • sbrown@cdaschools.org • Report cards handed out at Student Led Conferences or mailed home • Agendas- daily communication • Filled out by students each class • 1st question related to achievement • Effective usage

10. Learning is our #1 objective • State Standards • Objectives • High expectations • Preparation for high school/college/life • Work ethics • Relationships • Cooperation • Friendships • Highest performing large middle school in the state of Idaho • Problem solving • Simulations • Acting • Debating • Creating • Recreating • Synergizing • Exploring • Socratic Seminars

11. Exploratory • A variety of classes • 3 weeks long • Taught mostly by 7th and 8th grade teachers • Introduce students to a wide range of interests • Subjects are: PEx2, keyboarding, counseling, technology, art, Spanish and Digital Citizenship

12. Classroom Expectations • Manage yourself • Respect everyone • Better yourself • Raise your hand • Organize yourself • Waste no time • No whining

13. Refocus • School wide discipline policy • Warning/reminder • Sent to another teacher • Fill out refocus form • Recorded by teacher • Most students will receive these • Conference with principal for more than 3 • Possible Isolation time • Possible further consequences depending on severity

14. Homework • Monday through Thursday • Projects/tests • Agenda check daily • Grades by total points • Homework House-days and times? • Begins: Sept. 27? • Mon-Th 2:40-3:45pm • Tu-Fr 7:00-7:40am Late work • Earns a zero which may be made up for credit • Excused absences = 2 days for each day sick

15. Tardy Policy • 3 tardies per semester are allowed • 4th tardy teacher calls or emails home • Any tardy after that goes to the office • Absences are handled through the office with a note from parents/guardians • On time means seated at desk with all necessary books and materials

16. Conferences • One Student Led Conferences • All parents and students are encouraged to attend • Two general conferences • These are at the discretion of teachers or parents • Check agendas for these dates • You will be contacted for attendance

17. School wide Expectations • Before school, stay outside in the gym or cafeteria • Late starts on Monday • Campus is open @8:40 • Tues. –Friday • Campus is open @7:30 • Cell phones before and after school only • Dress modestly • Textbooks are recommended to be covered (saves $) • Supply list in the office • Mechanical pencils • Fine tip markers • Homework House • M-Th; T-Fr. • Check Family Access regularly • Refer to Agenda

18. Collaboration • Teacher time for higher achievement • Teachers collaborate early Monday morning • Monday mornings late start 9:10 am • Tuesday through Friday 7:55 am

19. Thank You! • It is a sacrifice for you to be here • I will do my very best to educate your child • Please call or e-mail about any concerns • sbrown@cdaschools.org /664-9188 (message) • I consider it a privilege to be working with your child • Questions