2016-2017 Course Syllabus

Advanced Math 6

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Welcome back! This syllabus describes the expectations of all students and the grading policy used in the Math 6 course. In addition, I have included ways to reach me with any questions or concerns that you may have throughout the school year. Please feel free to contact me about your child’s education by emailing me at or by calling 684-4240 ext. 3211. I will respond back at my earliest convenience. I look forward to working with you this year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Burger

Course Description

This course includes advanced concepts of Ratios and Proportional Relationships, The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and Linear Relationships. PREREQUISITE: Students with an average above 85% in Advanced Math 5 and teacher recommendation.
Course Content
The Number System

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Geometry

Statistics
Probability
Real Numbers, Exponents, and Scientific Notation

Linear Relationships and Equations

Transformational Geometry

Measurement Geometry

Expectations for Students

  1. Students will come to class prepared. Please bring the following to class:

Pencil

Textbook

Agenda—will serve as a hall pass

Notebook/Folder

Calculator--voluntary; calculators will be provided

  1. Students will come to class on time and be in their assigned seats working on the Bellringer by the tardy bell. Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom during the first or last 10 minutes of class unless it is an emergency.
  2. Students will act in a respectful manner. They are expected to:
  • Show respect to all staff and students
  • Be honest and trustworthy
  • Listen to others with respect and attention
  • Treat school property and that of others with respect
  • No plagiarism or cheating will be tolerated
  1. Students will complete assigned work on time and in an appropriate manner. The agenda system will be used to help students and families keep track of all assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to write daily/upcoming assignments in his/her agenda.

Grading Policy

Students should expect to be assigned homework several times a week—even on Fridays occasionally! When a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to determine what work was missed. Students will be expected to complete any missed homework or assignment within the district guidelines (typically one week to complete; teacher discretion).

If an assignment is handed in late, it will be worth half credit, or 50%; any assignment turned in after a homework cut-off will not be accepted and will not receive credit. After a test is taken on a particular chapter, assignments from that chapter will no longer be accepted.

Homework will be graded on completeness and effort (showing work, writing out problem, etc.) most days. However, assignments will be checked periodically throughout the marking period based purely on accuracy. These homework assignments may be announced or unannounced. You can keep track of homework assignments through the agenda or Sapphire grade book. Assignments are posted daily.

Any student that has an unexcused absence (failure to bring in an excuse within three days of returning from an absence) will receive a zero for the assignment missed. If the assignment is made up and turned in, the student will receive ½ credit.

Any student legallyabsent during a test will have one week to make it up. It is the responsibility of the student to find out what he/she missed while absent (test, homework, etc.). I encourage the students to make up assignments before school, during advisory or activity period, or after school to avoid missing crucial class time.

Quizzes will be given during each chapter and at the end of lessons. They may be announced or unannounced.

Tests are given at the end of every chapter and will be announced in advance. At times students will be offered the privilege to correct test mistakes to earn back half credit (teacher discretion).

Any student caught cheating on an assignment (test, homework, project, etc.) will receive a zero for the assignment.

Each student is required to have a notebook and folder for worksheets, homework assignments, and notes throughout the class.

Extra Credit will NOT be offered; however, there may be opportunities to earn bonus points on quizzes, tests, bellringers, etc. throughout the year.

To move on to the next course, a student must earn :

  • An 80% as an average of the 4 marking periods and the final exam (teacher discretion/recommendation)

Grading Scale

97-100 A+77-79 C+

93-96 A73-76 C

90-92 A-70-72 C-

87-89 B+67-69 D+

83-86 B63-66 D

80-82 B-60-62 D-

0-59 F

Discipline

The PBS (Positive Behavior System) will be implemented again, as well as a school wide infraction system. Any serious infraction will result in immediate referral to the Dean of Students.

Infraction Schedule

Number of Infractions / Consequence
3 / Lunch detention and parent contact
6 / After school detention
9 / Two days of after school detention OR Saturday detention
12 / ISS (In School Suspension)