Syllabus Mathematics 6th Grade Mrs.

Woods-Green

INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the start of a new school year! I am eager to begin this years journey within the context of math. Math is all around us, and we use it on an e eryday basis, which ma!es this course ital to both your academic and social li es. I ho"e to "ro ide a "ositi e, fun and uni#ue class ex"erience that you will enjoy! $ er the school year, you will in estigate mathematical ideas and ex"and on your !nowledge of mathematics. Mathematics is more than just numbers and formulas. %ogether, we will learn how to use a ariety of strategies to sol e real world "roblems. Mathematics is the science of patterns and relationships. It is the language and logic of our technological world. Howe er! the most important trait I want to help "ring out in e er# student is the a"ilit# to: Reason mathematically. Communicate mathematically.

Solve problems using mathematics. Make connections within mathematics and between mathematics and other ields. !pply mathematics to real world e"periences. Critically think and de end.

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#. $ ring - % inch binder w&pocket and dividers or organi'ing assignments( and notes. %. )encils $. *ined )aper +. )encil Sharpener ,. Colored -ighlighters 6. Colored pencils or checking .. )ackage o inde" cards /will be used or mathematic terms lash cards0 1. Composition notebook - this will be used on a daily basis or 2ournal entries. 3t is to remain in class. 4. Colored )ost-3ts

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3e res"ectful o all people and materials. 8his includes visitors( substitutes( and each other. 9eep your hands( eet and other ob2ects to yoursel . !t all times you are re:uired to listen :uietly and patiently while others are speaking .;ou are representing our school( core( and this class( so please treat others how you would like to be treated /or maybe even better0. 3e "re"ared- be on time in your seat with your materials out on your desk when the bell rings. We do not allow backpacks in the classroom( so please( use your designated locker times wisely. !rrive to class everything you need /math binder( writing tools( book( and homework0. ;ou will not be allowed to go to your locker. 3e res"onsible or your own work and actions- cheating will not be tolerated since 3 want to grade what ;5< know( not what your riends know. Conse:uences shall ollow. !ll papers must have the correct heading in the upper right hand corner= >ame( )eriod( ?ate( and !ssignment 8itle. 8his keeps assignments organi'ed or the both o us@@

Middle 'chool &orms.

#. Students are only allowed to go to their locker be ore school( be ore lunch( a ter lunch( and a ter school. %. Students are not allowed to carry book bags or purses to class. 8hey must be kept in their locker. $. Students can not use the restroom during passing time and the irst #A minutes o class and the last #A minutes o class. +. Students must wear the schoolsB correct school uni orm. ,. Students can not use cell phones between the hours o .=+,am to $=#Apm. 6. Students must respect themselves and others@ .. >o Gum( )op /only water allowed0( Cighting /verbal and physical0( and Swearing

+ttendance

!ttendance is a signi icant part o the class participation grade( as well as keeping you up to date with the in ormation that is being taughtDsimply put( i you are not here you do not have an opportunity to learn@ E"tensive absences and&or tardiness will signi icantly lower you chances or success and achievement in this class. Students are e"pected to attend class and to complete all assignments. Some materials presented in class will not always be covered in the te"tbook/s0. Students are responsible or obtaining missed in ormation including handouts( announcements and changes in class schedule.

4ui55es and Monthly +ssessments

7ui''es and Monthly !ssessments will be given on a regular basis to help guide instruction and to check or understanding o math standards and benchmarks. 3 you do not pass /or simply want to improve on0 a :ui' or monthly assessment( you are encouraged to improve your understanding o the material and then re-test on the :ui' or assessment.

6omewor!, *lass wor! and 7resentations

-omework will be administered $-, days per week at my discretion to rein orce math concepts learned during class. -omework assignments will be checked the ne"t school day or e ort and completeness. !ll class work assignments should be written on your math assignment log. 8he assignment log is a log o all math assignments with their respective due dates. !ny class work assignments given will remain inside the class work section o studentBs binder or grading. )resentations will play an important role inside our classroom. Groups will discuss solutions and methods used to solve math problems / rom homework and class work0 and then create presentations that e"plain how to solve the problems. Each member o a group must understand the strategies used to solve the problem and be ready to present. )resentations will improve understanding o math content and promote student collaboration( comple" thinking( :uality work and e ective communication.

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Students will begin every class with ive points. 3 students do not ollow a middle school norm or classroom norm( they will lose points. 3 students do not ollow the classroom procedures students will also lose points. 3 students ollow all rules( answer :uestions and volunteer in class they will receive bonus points. Each week will total %, points but the ma2ority o students will have the opportunity to earn e"tra credit by not losing points and gaining.

9th 0rade &ewsletter

>ewsletters can be viewed online highlighting upcoming units( class news( and reminders. Each newsletter will contain in ormation or each core class (ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science). 8he website will be issued during the month o September.

%utoring
8utoring will be o ered at the !cademy. 3 reserve the right to e"cuse any student rom tutoring who is disruptive during tutoring and&or who has been disruptive during class. 8utoring times will be determined.

6and )" !ll Woodward !cademy sta will use a universal sign to gain studentsB attention. When a sta member raises their hand your mouth should be closed immediately. 2ield %ri"s !ny student who has been habitually disruptive WI,, re:uire a parent chaperone to attend ield trips. >o e"ceptions will be made. 7arents=
My email address is nwoodsFwoodwardpsa.com G 3 will do my best in replying to your e-mail within two school days. )lease discuss this syllabus with your child and emphasi'e the importance o adhering to classroom policy.

7lease sign and return to Mrs.Woods:0reen by 2riday, 'e"tember 9, ;<=>.

You will receive $% points for turning it in on time. I _______________________________________________ (student) have read the syllabus/discipline plan and will adhere to all the school norms, classroom norms, classroom procedures, grading system, and expectations for field trips this year in the th grade. I ________________________________________________ (parent/guardian) have read the syllabus/discipline plan and will adhere and help to support my student as they adhere to all the school norms, classroom procedures, grading system, and expectations for field trips this year. !tudent !ignature" ______________________________________ #ate" ___________ $arent/%uardian !ignature" _______________________________ #ate" ___________ $hone &umber to 'all during !chool (ours" __________________________________

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