School Year 2014 -2015
Course Name Mathematics 6
Course Code 27.021000
School Name Chapel Hill Middle School
Teacher Name Dr. Zuleika Livingston
School Phone Number (678) 676-8502
Teacher Email [email protected]
School Website http://www.chapelhillms.dekalb.k12.ga.us/
Teacher Website http://fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us/~ZULEIKA_S_LIVINGSTON/
Course Description
In Grade 6, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.
Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Unit 1 – Number System Fluency
Unit 2 – Rate, Ratio and Proportional Reasoning Using Equivalent Fractions
Unit 3 – Expressions
Unit 4 – One-Step Equations and Inequalities
BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Title Carnegie Learning Middle School Math Grade 6
ISBN 9781-60972-187-9
Replacement Cost $20.00
Online book and/or resources
http://resources.carnegielearning.com
Online student access code (school specific) - 74501-7186
GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.
GRADING CATEGORIES
*GRADE PROTOCOL
Formative Assessment (Pre-Assessment) – 0%
Assessment During Learning – 25%
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45%
Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning– 30%
A 90 – 100 ~P (pass)
B 80 – 89 ~F (fail)
C 71 – 79
D 70
F Below 70
Notes:
*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in elementary and middle school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or CU must be assigned. This rule may be extended beyond the first year with approval from the EL Studies Program. English Learners must receive a grade for ESOL courses.
~Elementary schools will utilize P (pass) and F (fail) in Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
STUDENT PROGRESS
Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board Policy IH.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook.
HOMEWORK
Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience. It should be considered the possession of the student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB.
MAKE-UP WORK
DUE TO ABSENCES
When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA. Make up work will not be used for students who are in school and did not complete class work or homework assignments. Make-Up work will not be given to replace assignments not completed. Make up work is only for students who are absent and missed work that was assigned. Students who are in class and do not complete assignments must have their parents notified and the conversation (deficiency, note home, agenda planner) signed by the parent. This documentation will need to be kept to assist with review of grades by the grade level administrators prior to grade posting.
RECOVERY POLICY
Recovery opportunities will not be extended to students who were in school and did not complete classwork or homework assignments. Recovery assignments will not be given to replace assignments not completed. Recovery assignments are only for students who were absent and missed work; or for students who earned a grade of 70% or below on an assignment. -Each teacher will follow the school system’s weighted average for homework, class work, tests, quizzes, etc. -Students may earn up to 80 points on a recovery assignment. However, teachers may also allow students to earn more than 80 points on the recovery assignments. -Recovery assignment opportunities are provided two weeks prior to each 4.5 week progress reporting period and report card. When the deficiencies are issued, students will have one week to submit recovery assignments approved by the teacher. Note: Dr. Livingston will allow students to recover prior to receiving Deficiency. -Teachers will determine the recovery assignments available for the students in their classes based on individual student needs.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. Students are to bring all required materials and supplies to class each day.
2. Students are to be in their seats, quiet, and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
3. Students are to follow directions the first time they are given.
4. Students are to raise their hand to be recognized before speaking.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
5-Subject Mead Notebook, colored pencils, glue sticks, pencils, highlighters, and sharpies.
EXTRA HELP
Tutorial: Thursday morning 8:10 – 8:50 by appointment.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
We welcome parent volunteers to assist with team events.
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I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Dr. Z. Livingston