Social Studies Department

 6th grade World Cultures:  

Jill Moller, Bill O'Brien, and Jeff Walsdorf 

 7th grade Texas History:    

Elisa Barry, Hillary Morefield, Brian Jahn and Mary Smith (GT)    

 8th grade U. S. History 1607-1877: 

 ^{Grading Guidelines}

^{7th & 8th Grades: 60% - Tests, Major Projects, 6-weeks Evaluation of Interactive Notebook 40% - Homework, Daily Work, and Quizzes - quizzes to count twice or as 2 daily grades.}

6th Grade: 50% Tests, Major Projects  30% Daily & Quizzes 20% Homework - Quizzes count as two daily grades if the quiz is taken in class.

Under these guidelines we will keep the 3 test/major project rule for each 6-weeks so that no test/project will count more than 20% of the overall average.

Every student in each grade will be creating their own Interactive Student Notebook.  By tying prior student experience and learning to new historical and cultural information, the student will be able to draw conclusions, compare / constrast events, and ulitmately see the impact of history, social issues, and cultural change to their own lives and  futures. The Interactive Student Notebook becomes a unique and individual expression of the student's own learning. Lesson design and delivery is varied to reach all types of learners so that each student becomes more aware of their own strengths and learning style.  It is highly recommended that parents ask to see their child's Interactive Student Notebook on a regular basis to comment on outstanding acheivement or  to add support when needed.

We welcome and encourage parent communication through teacher's email, phone conversations, or conferences. Please visit your child's individual teacher's web page for their contact information.

Thank you for sharing your greatest treasure, your child, with us during their Middle School Years!

Eleanor Dickey, Social Studies Department Chair, eleanor.dickey@springbranchisd.com