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Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom

Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom. Back to School Night 2014-2015 GVMS. Contact Information. Phone number: 610-579-5298 Email: dorna@garnetvalleyschools.com Best times to reach me by telephone: 7:00-7:30 am 1:00-3:00 pm. Web Page.

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Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Dorn’s Classroom Back to School Night 2014-2015 GVMS

  2. Contact Information • Phone number: 610-579-5298 • Email: dorna@garnetvalleyschools.com • Best times to reach me by telephone: • 7:00-7:30 am • 1:00-3:00 pm

  3. Web Page My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will be adding useful links and assignments to help your students with different concepts in our curriculum. • Social Studies Syllabus • Upcoming Assignments • Calendar • Link to Online Textbook • Upcoming Assignments Posted • Other Useful Links

  4. Materials Needed • 3 inch binder (used for all subjects) or an individual binder for social studies ONLY • 1 section in binder designated for social studies • Colored pencils • Pencils

  5. Grading SystemPoint system • Assignments weighted by points possible • Students final grade is calculated by: Total points earned X 100 Total points possible

  6. Social studies Grades Students can earn points from the following assignments: • Homework • Classwork • Quizzes • Tests • Projects

  7. Homework • Homework can be expected 2-3 times a week • Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class 10-15 minutes per night • Late homework-half credit • More than 1 day late-no credit

  8. Social studies Overview • Social Studies classes in 6th grade are not leveled. • We begin the year with the 5 Themes of Geography. • This is followed by the study of ancient civilizations incorporating the 5 Themes. • Curriculum is based on state standards. • The textbook is online and students will be given access information at a later date.

  9. Rotation of Social Studies • Beginning 2nd marking period, students will be rotating to different teachers on our team for mini lessons on ancient cultures. • More information about this rotation will be coming home in the near future.

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