NAME:
Mr. Grimes
SCHOOL:
Booker Middle
CLASS:
7th Grade World Geography
SCHOOL PHONE:
(941) 359-5824
The 2009-2010 school year marks my twenty fourth year in education,
twenty three of which have been at Booker Middle which coincidently is my
middle school alma mater.
My Career in education began at Mulberry Junior High Scool in
Mulberry,FL soon after I graduated from the University of South Florida
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Although my tenure there lasted only one year, the foundation I received
from working in a small town school created in me a great love for
teaching middle school age children and the realization that as a
teacher I can make a difference in the lives of my students.
Currently I am teaching 7th Grade World Geography on the Lightning
Team. I am looking forward to an enjoyable, knowledge filled year in
which my students and I will cover units on the Americas(North and
South),African-American History, Europe, the Holocaust and Career
Education.To disseminate the information of each unit, develop
teamwork among students and provide reading,writing and reference
skills practice.Students will participate in cooperative learning stations
during class and maintain a Social Studies Notebook in which all
classwork, homework and quiz/test papers are kept in numerical
order.The purpose of the notebook is to teach organizational skills
and provide parents/students with a record of work being completed
and graded.
Honestly I must admit I have the best of both worlds, to work at ones
alma mater and the enjoyment of working with middle school children.
Their energy,enthusiasm, thirst for knowledge and innocence makes
each day interesting,challenging and rewarding. After twenty two years,
teaching is what I truly enjoy and there is no other place i would rather
be than Booker Middle. The best middle school in Sarasota!!
Educational Philosphy:
My personal philosophy is that "all students can be successful".The
first thing I like to do is make each child feel as though they are the most
important person in the classroom. From there develop an atmosphere
where we feel comfortable to take risk,encourage one another upon
successes we make and have some "fun" which is so very key to the
learning process. The creation of our classroom environment is done
through various cooperative learning activities, alternate assesments
methods and hands on activities.
Mission For The Class:
Come to class each day ready to learn, have fun and apply the
knowledge they have learned in other subject areas and in life outside
of school.
World Geography Syllabus
Teacher : Mr. Grimes
Textbook : World Studies -Geography : Europe and the Americas
Grade : 7
Team : Thunder/Lightning
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! I am looking forward to a
successful, productive year and encourage you to work with me to
achieve this goal.
As a parent you are an integral part of the success of your child. I
appreciate your efforts to monitor your child’s progress. Please feel free
to contact me with any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions. The
most convenient times to reach me by phone, 359-5824 (extension
61142), are between 7:00 and 7:15, 9:15 - 11:00 am and 2:15 - 3:30 pm.
If I am not available, leave a message and I will return your call. You may
also reach me at the following e-mail address
torrey_grimes@sarasota.k12.fl.us
Course Expectations :
* Organize, maintain and update daily a Social Studies Notebook which
contains a Table of Contents, Quiz Record Sheet, all classwork,
homework and quiz/ test papers in numerical order.
* Bring Social Studies Notebook to class daily.
* Mastery of map and reference skills.
* Identify the geographical regions of the United States, Canada, Latin
America and Europe.
* Identify the major industries, agriculture and ethnic groups of North
America, South America and Europe.
* Compare and contrast the history , cultures and people of the
Americas and Europe.
* Describe how African-Americans were treated from slavery until the
Civil Rights Movement.
* Describe how Jews were treated legally, politically and socially from
1933-1945 in Europe.
* Sucessfully completes Career Development and Civics Unit.
Student Grading Categories :
* Students will be graded on academic achievement, work habits and
effort. The columns below are a breakdown in which assignments will
be graded.
Academic
Work Habits and Effort
* Section Quizes
* Daily classwork
* Notebook Test
* Maintaing Social Studies Notebook
* Projects
* Homework Assignments
A successful student
Is on time
Refrains from verbal and physical confrontation
Is properly prepared
Stays on task
Respects others
Works to the best of his/her ability
