F2S+Syllabus

Social Studies: Fleece to Shawl Mrs. Schrack Syllabus 2012-2013 aschrack@svrcs.org


 * This academic year, you have chosen this course, entitled Fleece to Shawl, and you will be responsible for the social studies material as listed below in “Themed Units.” PA Academic Standards will be met every class.
 * All students in Fleece to Shawl will have the opportunity to hone their skills and prepare for the state-wide competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which will take place on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. As per competition rules, five students will be selected to compete on the team. Selection will be based on preparedness, skill, participation, attitude, and student choice.
 * Although only five students will be able to compete at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, all students in this course are expected to attend the overnight trip to the event (Tuesday, January 8 - Wednesday, January 9, 2013).
 * All students must give a $50.00 safety deposit by Friday, September 7, 2012. This deposit will be returned in full to every student who attends the Pennsylvania Farm Show class trip (Tuesday, January 8 - Wednesday, January 9, 2013).
 * The SVRCS grading policy and the Fleece to Shawl grading policy will be observed and strictly adhered to in our social studies classroom. Needed accommodations will be made for students with documented educational plans on file at SVRCS.
 * Students will participate in preparation for the PSSA’s and Keystone Exams, scheduled for April and May. The skills they will practice for the assessments are valued across the curriculum.

Themed Units:


 * 1) Introduction, Background, Culture, and Context
 * 2) Economics
 * 3) History
 * 4) Geography

Assessments:


 * Portfolio
 * Participation
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Homework
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Quizzes
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Tests
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Projects

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Expectations: All students are expected to be in class regularly and ready to work when class begins. All students should comport themselves in a respectable manner any time they represent SVRCS. Students should maintain a positive attitude with the best interest of the class team in mind at all times.

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">All SVRCS standards of classroom behavior must be observed at all times. These standards can be found in most classrooms as well as the student handbook.

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">If you or your parents have questions or concerns about social studies class or your progress, I would be happy to hear from you. Please e-mail me at aschrack at svrcs.org, or call the school at 570-725-7822 and leave a message. I will respond as soon as possible. I look forward to a fantastic school year!