Course Syllabus and Classroom Procedures
Elmore Park Middle School
Sixth Grade Mathematics
Ms.Clark, Ms. Fentress, Mrs. Moseley
Course Description:
This course is intended to teach students the math concepts set forth by the Tennessee Common Core
Standards (also known as the TN Ready Standards) in 6th grade Math. Our instruction will be focused on
developing an understanding of statistical thinking, completing an understanding of fraction and decimal
operations, as well as extending students’ understanding of the number system and geometry. We will also
be focusing on using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems, and writing, interpreting, and using
expressions and equations.
General Rules: Be on time, be prepared, be respectful, and be responsible.
Preparation for Class: Students need a pencil, dry erase markers, index cards (Ms. Fentress), TI-34 MultiView or TI-30Xa calculator, completed homework (due Thursday), and their agenda for class each day.
Expectations for class:
Everyone has the right to, and should expect to, learn.
Each individual is worthy of respect.
Classroom orderliness is necessary for an effective classroom.
Hard work is necessary for learning.
Thinking critically and asking questions creates problem solvers!
Earned consequences: We follow the school procedures for discipline. A student will earn a conduct
check for violating one or more of the 16 life skills. The life skills are as follows: integrity, initiative,
flexibility, perseverance, organization, sense of humor, effort, common sense, problem-solving,
responsibility, patience, friendship, curiosity, cooperation, caring, and respect. When a child receives the
third and sixth conduct check, they will be assigned a detention for the following day. Upon the second and
fifth conduct check, a warning slip will be sent home that requires a parent signature. This is how we will
notify you BEFORE the detention is assigned for the third and sixth check.
Late Work:
ZAP’s (Zeros Aren’t Permitted)—Zeros lower the student’s grade significantly, sometimes causing the
student to lose motivation. Before long, the zero grade will make it mathematically impossible for the
students to pass. The purpose of assignments is to allow students the opportunity to practice and apply skills
that they are expected to learn.
a) If the assignment is not complete within the provided time, the parent/guardian will be contacted.
b) A grade of 50 is recorded into the grade book, with a comment in PowerSchool, until the work is
complete.
c) After a week of non-compliance the student should be referred to guidance with the assignment.
Missed Work:
a) It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the homework assignments, notes & any other pertinent
information that is missed during an absence.
b) Missed work due to an absence: Additional time and full credit will be allowed for each day of a
verifiable and excused absence.
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Make-Up Assignments/Tutoring:
Tutoring and time for students to make up missing assignments will be offered each WEDNESDAY at
8:00AM beginning in September. Students will be given a notice that must be returned in order to attend
the make-up/tutoring session.
Homework:
Homework is distributed each Monday and is due each Thursday.
Report Cards:
Students will receive report cards quarterly. Progress reports are to be given out bi-quarterly. Any additional
progress reports will be distributed at the teacher’s discretion or upon the request of the parent/guardian.
Parents should monitor a student’s progress regularly by checking their grades on PowerSchool. Academic
grades will be assigned based on points earned during the grading period. In addition, students will receive a
conduct grade for each class.
Grading Scale:
The District grading scale as applied to points earned by the end of a grading period is as follows:
A = 93-100%
B = 85-92%
C = 79 – 84%
D = 70 – 78%
F = Below 70%
Weighted Grades:
Homework – 10%
Classwork/ Participation - 20%
Quizzes – 30%
Tests/Projects – 40%
Contact Information:
Please feel free to contact us at any time. You may reach us by calling the school office, or by emailing us.
Our email addresses are as follows:
jclark@bartlettschools.org, for Ms. Clark
cfentress@bartlettschools.org, for Ms. Fentress
jleet@bartlettschools.org, for Mrs. Moseley
Quarter 1 Course Calendar: (Dates are subject to change upon the teacher’s discretion.)
Assignment/Event
Description
st
1 Day of Class
N/A
Quiz 1
5th Grade review
Scale Drawing Project
Scale an image up by 3
Test 1
Ratios, Unit Rates, and Proportions
Quiz 2
5th Grade review, Ratios, Unit Rates, and Proportions
Labor Day
No school!
Test 2
Fractions, Decimals,and Percents
Professional Development
Day
Quiz 3
Test 3
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Ratios, Unit Rates, Proportions, Expressions, and
Equations
Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Due Date
August 10, 2015
August 21, 2015
August 26. 2015
August 28. 2015
September 4, 2015
September 7, 2015
September 11,
2015
September 18,
2015
September 25,
2015
October 2, 2015
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Last Day of Quarter 1
N/A
October 9, 2015
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRINTED STUDENT NAME: __________________________________
We have reviewed the course syllabus and classroom procedures for 6th Grade Math.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Student Signature
Phone numbers where parent/guardian can be reached.
Date
________________ primary
________________ alternate
Parent’s Email Address: ____________________________
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