Math Syllabus 

6^th Grade Mathematics Syllabus 1^st Nine Weeks

Bessemer City Middle School

L. Sledge – lsledge@bessk12.org

                                                             Conference Time 10:30-11:30

Welcome to Bessemer City Middle School’s 6^th Grade Academy! I am very pleased to have the opportunity to educate and share my passion for Math with you this school year. Your goals should still be to succeed in math, get along with your peers, and come to class with a positive attitude.   My expectations for all of you remain high.  

Class Guidelines

1.     Students will conduct themselves with dignity and pride.

2.    Students will complete one math project during the Spring Semester. Exact dates are tentative and details will be given at a later date.

3.  Attendance is important. If you have perfect attendance for the entire nine weeks period, you will receive an additional point on your average. School absences will not count against you. If a student is absent, it will be his or her responsibility to make up work.

4.    Every student will receive a progress report mid nine weeks.

5.    Students will be required to keep a composition notebook (a separate one each semester) for math class. I will do a “notebook check” at the end of every topic.

(Due to large number of specific standards and different time frames of mastery, dates are tentative)

August                    Chapter 1 (Whole number and decimals)

Chapter 2 (Fractions)                                                     

September                Chapter 3 (Rational Numbers)

October                      Chapter 4(Ratios and Rates) Chapter 5 (Percents)

Grading

Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, classwork, homework, notebook checks, class participation and projects. The grading scale will be as follows:

A- 90-100%         B- 80-89%      C- 70-79%      D- 60-69%     F- Below 60%

Tests -100, Quizzes-100, Projects-100, Notebook Check-100, Class Work- 100, Participation- 50

Make-Up Work:

              IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RETRIEVE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS.  IF ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOT COMPLETED, THEY WILL BE COUNTED AS MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.  Example:  If you’re absent one day, you have one day to make up the work.  If you’re absent two days, you have two days to make up the work. All homework is due on Friday of each week, NO EXCUSES.

Class Expectations

•            Follow directions                                       

•            Keep hands, feet, objects, and insults to yourself

•            Be prepared for classroom instruction

•            Keep work area clean

•            Get permission before speaking/and or getting out of your seat during instruction

•            No eating or chewing gum in class without permission form teacher

•            No talking while others are talking, especially while instruction is being given

Negative Consequences

·         1^st Time---Warning

·         2^nd Time—Warning

·         3^rd Time—20 Minute time out/write refection sheet, call parents

·         4^th Time—Write reflection sheet, call parents, silent lunch

·         Severe Clause—Refer to the office/Possible in school or out of school suspension

Positive Consequences

·         Verbal Praise                                                             

·         Movies

·         Mini Parties (Fun Friday)

·         Free Time

·         Treats/Snacks

·         Positive Notes Home

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