Welcome to Ms. Thomas’s 6th grade global studies class! This year we will be learning about geography and everything that goes with it, like maps, landforms and people. As we go through the school year I will use this blog to post important resources and assignments that we do in class.
This year we will be holding classes virtually using ZOOM. Students will be expected to attend a video chat session for every class during that subject’s scheduled time. Basically, instead of going to class and then switching rooms for each subject (like we do in middle school), students will join a ZOOM session and then switch to a new session when it’s time to switch classes. Attendance will be taking at the beginning of each session and those who are late will be marked tardy (you don’t want tardies to add up), so it’s important to keep yourself organized and ask your A2 teacher whenever you have a question.
In addition to using ZOOM to video chat, we will also be using a website called SCHOOLOGY to complete activities, assignments, projects, quizzes and tests. Each class will have its own SCHOOLOGY site (similar to Google Classroom) and all of the content will be viewed and submitted through that. I know it sound like a lot, but don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it in no time!
Our first ADVISORY video chat session will be on MONDAY, AUGUST 31st from 8:15-8:40 am using ZOOM.
**Please check your school email before Monday to get the link and login information for our session**
See you then!
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Contact the technology department: (313) 827-3003
I encourage all parents/students to sign up for a free app called REMIND. I use this app frequently to notify/remind parents and students of important events coming up in class, such as a quiz or a test. This app can also be used to send me a message if you ever have any questions. It is very easy to use (similar to texting) and can be downloaded for free in the app store on your phone. Once you download the app you will need to enter the code for our class in order to receive any messages. Our class code is: b2afh3d.
Parents are also able to monitor student grades using PARENT CONNECT. I recommend that parents check grades at least once a week to make sure their student isn’t falling behind. For help logging onto parent connect, please call the technology department.
Within this post I have attached some resources that will be useful in our class throughout the school year (I’ll be updating these as we go). I look forward to having a fun year together!
Class Syllabus: coming soon
Schoology class website: link coming soon
My email address: thomasm1@dearbornschools.org