Mr. Holmes - 6th Grade Social Studies GT/Pre-AP Course Organizer
Mr. Holmes is an experienced social studies teacher at Lake Olympia Middle School. He has a diverse background and a passion for helping students succeed. The course covers a wide range of topics including culture, history, economics, government, and geography, with a focus on key concepts and critical thinking. Students will explore the world's different regions, governments, economies, and cultures to gain a deeper understanding of global dynamics. Mr. Holmes also emphasizes the importance of integrity, respect, and responsibility in his classroom, encouraging teamwork and active participation.
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The Course Organizer Mr. Holmes Teacher: Student: Level: Period: 6th Grade Who is Mr Holmes? This Course: 6th Grade Social Studies GT/Pre-AP I have lived and toured places around the world such as Florida, Delaware, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, California, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. I received my Bachelor s Degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. I taught English in a public high school in Kyoto, Japan. This is my 2nd year at Lake Olympia Middle School. I love helping students fulfill their potential. Some of my interests are cooking, officiating basketball, coaching, and reading. I am a husband and father. Is about Culture, History, Economics, Government, and Geography Course Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. What are the 5 themes of geography? Why do we study geography? What is culture? What are major characteristics and definitions associated with geography? (Ex. Scale, Physical Maps, Political Maps, etc.) How do environments and resources influence the activities of people and impact where people live? How does the world rotate and it s affects on climate and seasons? How does technology influence culture? How have economics and technology influenced growth; primarily in the world? How can an analysis of history help us make more informed decisions? 10. How have social, political, and religious beliefs shaped nations around the world? 11. How does cultural diversity influence society? 12. How does one read population graphs? 5. 6. 7. 8. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail me at eric.holmes@fortbendisd.com or call me at 281- 327-3637. Please allow 24 hours for me to respond. 9.
Course Map This Course: Teacher: Mr. McCommons World Cultures and Geography I: Western Hemisphere includes Performance Weights Community Principles Learning Rituals Academic Integrity Ready (Prepared) Citizenship Positive Attitude Respect Responsibility Teamwork Organization Note Taking Group Work Self-Questioning Internet Research Drawing to Scale Oral Presentations Graphic Organizers Mapping Projects Graphical Analysis and Creation Visual Presentations Classroom Debates Foldables Writing for Understanding Role Playing Timelines Vocabulary Notebooks Socratic Seminars Major Grades: Projects and Tests = 50% Daily Grades: Quizzes, Class Work and Warm-Ups: 50% Critical Concepts Five Themes of Geography Africa Geography States Technology Cultures Diversity Empires History Landforms Regions Economics Provinces Government Culture Traits and Religion Asia Learned in these Units Different Types of Government Europe Types of Industry Different Forms of Economies Latin America Economic Indicators North America
Course Map This Course: Teacher: Mr. Holmes World Cultures and Geography I: Western Hemisphere includes Late & Make-up Work, Missed Exams, and Bathroom Policies Late Work: All work should be turned in on time. There will be 10 point deduction for every late day for a maximum of a 50 point deduction. Make-up work: Only for excused absences and should be returned in a reasonable amount of time. (e.g. If you miss 3 days, you have 3 days to make it up.) It is the student s responsibility to ask for make-up work. Missed Exam: Discuss with teacher to make-up. Restroom Policy: Bathroom may not be used for the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class. Must use the purple vest to use the restroom. Classroom Supplies Grading Scale Pens (Blue or Black) Pencils and Colored Pencils One (3) Subject Notebook One (3) Prong Folder Tape Glue Sticks Scissors 90%-100% = A 80%-89% = B 75%-79% = C 70%-74% = D 0%-69% = F Positive Behavior Rewards Classroom Rules Texts for Class 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow Directions at all times Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise No cursing or teasing or bullying Come on time and be prepared for class No food, gum, or drink in class Extra Credit Opportunities Positive Notes Home Positive Phone Calls Home Praise and Recognition Various Awards Success in Class Respect McGraw-Hill: World Cultures and Geography Family Access Classroom Rules Discipline Policy CHAMPS It is encouraged for parents to check Fort Bend ISD Skyward Family Access to monitor their child s grades and attendance. Students are expected to follow classroom expectations and the LOMS Student Handbook guidelines at all times. My class is a CHAMPS classroom. I will be clear in all expectations throughout the year. Students who don t follow set guidelines and rules are subject to disciplinary action and consequences.
Course Map This Course: World Cultures and Geography I: Western Hemisphere This Course: Teacher: Mr. Holmes Assignments Class Work: It is expected that students will complete class work assignments by the end of a class period unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. Homework: Reading will be assigned daily. Homework will be assigned routinely. Students are to return homework the day after it is assigned unless otherwise specified. Warm-Ups: Warm-ups will be completed daily. Students will use the first section of their spiral notebook for Warm-up (Engage Activity) daily. Students are expected to date each warm-up. If there is no warm-up, students are to write No Warm-Up or Absent if they were absent. Warm-up notebooks will be collected for a daily grade at the end of each nine week period. Projects: Students will complete projects periodically throughout the units. Some projects will be worked on in class. Due dates and explanations will be given, along with rubrics broken down by points. Directions will be clarified in class for all projects. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the units. Students will be notified of any upcoming quizzes in advance. Tests: Students will be assessed over concepts that they have been taught within the current unit. Students will receive notice of tests at least 2 weeks prior to it being given. Notices will be found on my Lake Olympia website. Test formats will include, but are not limited to: Multiple choice, Matching, Interpreting Graphs, Labeling Maps, Brief Constructed Response, and Political Cartoon Analysis questions. Menu: Every nine weeks students will be issued an optional menu of engaging and challenging activities related to the upcoming Units. The menu will be extra credit and the student s menu will be due one week before the end of each grading period. Students can turn in the menu projects early. Extra Credit Opportunities Bring a news article of a current event related to social studies and provide a synopsis to the class. Complete more than the required amount of assignments on the menu. zero) Online Textbook Many assignments and daily grades will come from our online textbook. The link can be found on my FBISD teacher page or at https://connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do . To log on will be: Student ID: FBISD123456 (The 123456 is their lunch ID w/o the front zero) Student Password: FBISD123456 (The 123456 is their lunch ID w/o the front
Online Textbooks Many assignments and daily grades will come from our online textbook. The link can be found on my FBISD teacher page or at https://connected.mcgraw- hill.com/connected/login.do . To log on will be: Student ID: FBISD123456 (The 123456 is their lunch ID w/o the front zero) Student Password: FBISD123456 (The 123456 is their lunch ID w/o the front zero)
Course Map This Course: Teacher: Mr. Holmes World Cultures and Geography I: Western Hemisphere ------------------------------PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS PAGE------------------------------------------ Student Name ___________________________________ Period __________ Parent/Guardian (s) Name (s) :1. ________________________ 2. __________________________ Parent/Guardian(s) Number(s): 1. ________________________ 2. __________________________ Parent/Guardian(s) Email(s): 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ Things that I should know about your child (health problems, allergies, learning style, accommodations, etc .): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have access to a computer with internet for the online textbook and assignments? Please check one: _____ Yes _____ No Your signature will acknowledge that you and your child have read and understand the rules, requirements, and procedures of Mr. Holmes Social Studies class. ________________________________ Student Signature __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
