Transcript Mr. Strezo’s social studies class

Mr. Strezo’s
Social Studies Class
6th grade curriculum night
A Little About Me
O I was married in June of 2012.
O My wife had a baby last May.
O I am 6’ 3” and 25 years old (my most
frequently asked questions by students).
O I graduated summa cum laude from Illinois
State University in May of 2011.
O My two favorite hobbies are playing guitar
and snowboarding.
Teaching Experience
O This is my third year at WBO.
O I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th, grade reading for a
year at Taft Elementary School in Lockport.
O I taught 4th and 5th grade summer school at
Holy Family School in Chicago.
Curriculum
O Full curriculum schedule is available on the Troy website.
O We cover Ancient Rome to the Age of Exploration
O Roughly 700 B.C. to 1700 A.D.
O Teaching techniques
O Group work/centers
O PowerPoint presentations/taking notes
O Reading: whole class/leveled groups/partners
O Use of new Chromebooks, maps, games, writing activities,
projects, videos, songs, role playing, etc.
O We will use the textbooks as well as many other supplemental
texts.
Grading Policy (school wide)
O 60% for summative assessments
O Tests and summative tasks
O Summative tasks will be in place of the test for
the World religions, Asia, and middle ages
units.
O 40% for formative assessments
O Quizzes, class work, and homework
Homework Policy
(school wide)
O 2 days per week (on average)
O Late homework = 10% reduced credit up
until end of unit; after unit 0% credit
O If on vacation or an unexcused absence
50% credit will be given for all formatives.
Tests can be made-up for 100% credit
Website
O My webpage can be accessed through the
district/school webpage or by typing
tstrezo.weebly.com into an internet browser.
O I have very helpful links, videos, and games.
O Students can print off copies of assignments
in case they lost or forgot it at school.
Textbook
O Every student was given a textbook to take
home.
O We have a classroom set that will be used for
all in class activities.
O There is an online textbook available if
necessary (I don’t recommend using this over
the real book).
O The students have the username and
password in their planner, but it is also on my
webpage, the 6 white webpage, and the 6
white info sheet you are receiving tonight
from the ELA teachers.
Contacting Me
O Take a 6 white info sheet if you don’t already
have one.
O If you e-mail or call me I will get back to you
within 24 hours.
O If your child has a question about homework
please e-mail me, or have them!!!!
O Please sign up for Remind101 (directions on
6 white info sheet) so you can receive
homework reminders via text or e-mail.
Thanks for Coming!
Enjoy the rest of Curriculum night.