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MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Teachers of Social Studies! 8th Grade- The March Benchmark window will be given between the 10th and the 14th. (The week before Spring Break) Please make sure to check your test numbers and answer documents to ensure a smooth administration!  Part II of the Social Studies Middle School Vertical Team meeting will be May 8th! Dawn will be sending out sub codes two weeks prior to the meeting. Check out these pictures of Brenda Nathman and Cassandra Henze's 8th grade US History Classes!  You can bet the kids won't forget this experience! Cross Timbers' Texas Quiz Show Team of '07! Cross Timbers team, John Benedetto, Christa Devonshire and Emily Noel won 2nd place at the regional Texas Quiz Show competition at TCU!  This event focuses on students' knowledge of Texas History, geography, economics, politics, sports, entertainment and trivia sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association.  They have been invited to represent the DFW area at the state meet on April 28th at the Bob Bullock Museum of Texas History in Austin.  It will broadcast on cable access television approximately one month from the competition.  Way to go team!  Thanks to CTMS teacher Ashley Dolecki for sharing this fantastic news and wonderful pictures! Quizshow 2    Curriculum Collaboration Meeting: Department Chair Minutes Click Below for Specific Grade Level Information from TEA (Go to D2SC for District Curriculum) 6th Contemporary World Cultures 7th Texas History 8th United States History

Who We Are: Bridging the Past to the Future Our mission as the GCISD Social Studies Community is to empower students to evaluate the relevance of the past, identify and fulfill roles and responsibilities and appreciate the importance of a global society to ensure a productive future. VALUES: *Compassion *Respect *Responsibility *Confidence *Self-Discipline *Collaboration *Tolerance *Enthusiasm *Integrity *Creativity *Risk-Taking *Morality