Mrs. Crandall

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WELCOME
Parent Information Night
6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES MRS. CRANDALL
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7th period support

• Suzy Tucker- 6th grade intervention specialist
• Collaborate and co-teach
• Support all students
• Study club
• Contact information sjt_at_beachwoodschools.org

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TEXT BOOKS

• Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2007 publication.
• Books are in easy to manage modules and are
  available online.
• 6th grade course of study will focus mainly on
  regions and people of the Eastern Hemisphere.
• Series offers alternative ways to learn and study
  through an online program.

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Holt Online Learning

• Additional resource for home and school use.
• http//my.hrw.com
• User bw12345
• PW 12345

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HOMEWORK

• Nightly review of class work and vocabulary words
  to prepare for discussions and tests.
• Turn homework in on time (during students class
  period) for maximum points. Stay current!
• Late work policy
• 1st quarter89
• Remaining quarters70
• Long term projects will require good time
  management skills.

• If homework serves a good purpose and parents
  reinforce completion of tasks, students benefit
  by higher grades, better habits, and more
  positive attitudes towards school and learning.-
  U.S. Dept. of ED

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GRADES

• Report cards are issued every 9 weeks with
  Interims posted half way through the grading
  period.
• Grades are based on homework, class work, tests
  and projects.
• Current grades may be accessed from Infinite
  Campus. You will be receiving password
  information soon.

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Communication

• Daily homework and announcements communicated via
  Blackboard http//bboard.scoca-k12.org
• Easiest way to reach me jmc_at_beachwoodschools.org
  
• I try to respond quickly
• Notes are fine, too.

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WERE OFF TO A GREAT YEAR!

• Thank you for your continued support of our
  efforts to provide your children with a safe and
  exciting learning environment.