Dear parents and students, 

Welcome to sixth grade World Geography! I am very much looking 
forward to working with your child and guiding him/her through a 
successful year full of discovery and learning.  As we begin our 
year, here is some valuable information to ease the transition…all 
the information below can also be found on my website 
(http://teacherweb.com/MA/MountviewMiddleSchool/TracyField/) where 
daily assignments are also posted.  Please check my site regularly 
to keep informed of our progress through the curriculum. 


Supplies:  The following supplies are needed to help all students 
complete their world geography assignments and stay organized 
throughout the year.  In addition to the textbook, the supplies 
listed below MUST be brought to class EVERY day.
•	3-ring binder (this will hold your geography, science, and 
                       foreign language papers)
•	filler paper for note-taking 
•	3 dividers
•	pen, pencil, and highlighter
•	colored pencils (these are necessary for the many maps we 
                         will complete this year)
•	small pencil sharpener (colored pencils cannot be used in 
                                the electric sharpener)
•	3-hole punch that fits in a 3-ring binder (you will get MANY 
          handouts throughout the year and a hole punch is needed to 
          help you stay organized)

Tests:  One major test is given for each unit of study.  Throughout 
the year, we will focus on the geography and culture of countries in 
Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.  Tests dates are 
posted a week in advance to give students plenty of time to 
successfully prepare.

Quizzes:  Quizzes will be given as needed to test skills and 
knowledge.  Students will always be given a minimum of a one-day 
notice for all quizzes.    

Projects:  Projects are frequent and vary in point value.  These may 
include individual or group research-based projects or other 
activities completed during or out of class.  

Homework:  Homework will be graded in two ways.  Some homework will 
be collected and graded for accuracy. Other assignments will be 
graded for completion.  A “4” will be awarded if the assignment is 
complete and well done.  A “3” or “2” will be earned if the 
assignment is mediocre.  A “1” will be given for partially completed 
assignments.  A “0” will be given if the assignment is poorly 
completed or not turned in.  Although I expect homework to be 
completed on the day it is due, I do give all students the 
opportunity to earn partial credit for assignments completed and 
handed in the following school day.

Communication:  The best way to reach me is via email  
(tracy_field@wrsd.net). However, I can also be reached by phone at 
(508)829-5577.   

Grades:  Grades are computed as follows:

      Tests and Projects	40%
      Quizzes and Maps		40%
      Homework			20%

Sincerely, 

Tracy L. Field