Author: Sherrie

6th Grade
2015-2016 (Math) Syllabus
Text:

Conyers middle school

WHAT WILL I NEED EVERYDAY?

Students are expected to bring pencils, paper, math notebook, and a binder to class.
Homework will be checked, if given
An open mind, the willingness to work hard, and the desire to succeed.
Students will need to be responsible, respectful, and safe.

PBIS
Conyers students are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe

Keeping In Contact
Email: lalexander@rockdale.k12.ga.us (BEST)
Website: msalexandersmathclass.weebly.com
Telephone: (770)483-3371, ext. 23183

Homework/ Class work Policy
Students are expected to
complete homework daily. It is important for students to
practice homework daily ss this is intended to be an extension of classroom learning. This will benefit students as they prepare for quizzes and tests. Parents are encouraged to assist students at home.

Make Up Work Policy
Students will be allowed 3 days to make up missing work due to absences or incomplete classwork. After 3 days students will be assigned to the opportunity room during their lunch time. There is no make up extended to homework. Students may complete homework, but late homework completion will not alter grade.

Supplies
3” Binder
4 Green 70-page Spiral Notebooks
Pencils
Loose-Leaf Paper
Glue Sticks
Colored Pencils/markers
2 pocket folder (Green)

The 8th Grade Math Department is excited about the 2015-2016 school year. We believe that it takes teamwork to make a successful year. Our team consists of teachers, students, administration, parents, and the community. Together we are going to make this a successful year.

Class Rules

Respect all adults, peers, and their belongings
Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
Come to class on time and bring all materials
No food, candy or gum allowed in the classroom.
No grooming.
Clean up after yourself

Consequences

(please see the student handbook for school-wide consequences)

On-line textbook and resources are available at:
Connected.mcgraw-hill.com
Kahnacademy.org
Mobymax.com
Learnzillion.com

( 6 ) Grade Curriculum
Unit 1 Number System Fluency (5 Weeks)
Unit 2 Rate, Ratio, and Proportional Reasoning/ Using Equivalent Fractions
(4 Weeks)
Unit 3 Expressions (3 Weeks)
Unit 4 One– Step Equations and Inequalities (6 Weeks)
Unit 5 Area and Volume (3 Weeks)
Unit 6 Rational Explorations: Numbers
Unit 7 Statistics (4 Weeks)
Unit 8 Show What We Know ( 7 Weeks)

Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date____________________
Student Name (print)___________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________

Tardy Policy
1 tardy - Warning
2 tardies– Phone call
3 tardies– disciplinary action/conference