6th Grade Math

2015-2016 Course Syllabus

Course

Pencils
5 tab dividers
Glue sticks*

One 2-inch three ring binder

Red pens
Folder with pockets

(2) College ruled composition book

Crayons / colored pencils/ markers/highlighters

Loose leaf paper

*Some supplies will be kept in the classroom for daily use.

Description
Sixth Grade Math is a year-long course in which students will continue to expand their knowledge in the areas of Number Systems, Rational
Numbers, Equations and Expressions, Algebra, Statistics, Patterns, and Relationships. Students will have a variety of opportunities throughout the
year to use their creativity and imagination in conjunction with what they are learning in class.
Materials Needed (*More materials will be needed throughout the year for projects).

Grading Policy
The students will have formal tests, quizzes (announced and unannounced), warm-up activities, class work, and homework assignments. There will
also be other types of informal assessments to periodically check for understanding. Projects will be assigned throughout the year.
The breakdown for grading is as follows:
A= 90-100
Tests: 45%
B= 80-89
Daily Grades: 40%
C= 70-79
Homework: 15%
F= 0-69
Math Notebook/Interactive Notebook
All students will be required to keep a math notebook in class or Interactive Notebook (depending on which period you are in). We will use this
notebook every day. The students will have spot checks every so often, during which I will check their notebooks to determine if the students have
been keeping up with their notebooks.
Homework
Homework will be assigned Mon. - Thurs. night. All homework will be posted in the classroom and it is expected to be completed and turned in on the
due date. I will also post homework on the class Facebook page. You can add me via my school email address, which is aaikens@brooks.k12.ga.us.
It will be updated with all class and homework assignments.
Absences
Excessive absences should be avoided. In the event of an absence, the student is required to make up class and homework assignments. Any
student that is absent should make sure to collect all missing work from the Student Center board located in class. Any make up tests/quizzes will
need to be scheduled for either before school, after school, during Flp, or during lunch. Please see the Student Handbook for the system policy on
absences.
(Please note it is the students responsibility to collect any missed assignments once he/she returns after an absence, failure to do so can
result in a zero on the assignment)
Extra Help
If any student feels he/she needs extra help, has any questions, or needs to stay after school to make up work from an absence, he is encouraged to
see me and set up a time. I am occasionally available after school with advanced notice.
Contact Me:
Please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the year. The best way to reach me is through email, (aaiknes@brooks.k12.ga.us). You may
also contact me by calling the school at 229-263-7521. If I am unable to talk to you when you call, please leave a message with the front office and I
will call you at the end of the day or during my planning period the next day.

I hope this course guide is clear and helpful to you. I am looking forward to an exciting year filled with many rewards and challenges that will
encourage growth and maturity!!

I will utilize Remind 101 so that you may receive text message reminders about homework and projects.
Text msaikmath to (850) 637-8697 or 81010 to subscribe.

Ms. Aikenss Classroom Rules and Procedures

This classroom is a comfortable place where you will be encouraged and
supported in your efforts. I expect you to come to class with the required
materials and to be ready to complete quality work. If you want to succeed in
Math, you will need to put forth the effort to learn.
1. Coming to class prepared- You should always come to class with your binder/Interactive
notebook, loose leaf paper, and a pencil(s)/pens/lead.
2. Entering the room- You are expected to come into the classroom calmly and quietly.
Please begin the warm-up after you enter and sit in your seat. Sharpen pencils before class
begins. Once finished with the warm-up, record the days learning target.
3. Starting class- Class begins when you come into the room. We will begin each day (unless
otherwise instructed) with the warm-up. Directions for the days warmup will be written on the
board. Please begin completing these question(s) without being told to do so. Do not use this
time to visit with other students.
4. Finishing Work Early- If you complete your classwork early, you should read independently
at your desk or work on a math challenge problem..
5. Speaking during class- Please raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking out
in class. I understand that it is sometimes difficult to wait for your turn, but this rule must be
followed so our discussions can be conducted effectively.
6. Heading papers- You will need to put your first and last name, the date, and your class
period at the top of each paper you complete. You may lose up to 5 points for not having
these items on your paper.
7. Class notes/handouts- I highly recommend you keep any note handouts and completed
homework pages in your binder under the appropriate tabs/dividers. Make sure newer items are
toward the back of the section to help you recognize older and newer items. Please ask if you
need assistance in organizing your materials.
8. Homework- Homework will be assigned occasionally throughout the week. This work is
expected to be completed by the assigned due date- usually the following day. Points may be
taken off if the assignment is turned in late. You will also receive a maintenance sheet every
Monday that addresses problems that you need to work on and master. The maintenance
sheet will always be due on Wednesdays unless otherwise changed.
9. Going to the restroom, Clinic, Office, or Media Center- In order to make the most of
the class time that we have, restroom and water breaks should be taken during locker
breaks). I will only write passes for emergencies.. In an emergency, you may leave the room
with a pass and teacher permission. For other locations, please see me for a pass. Students will
not be allowed to go to the restroom during the first 10 minutes of class or during lecture.
Students may go to the restroom during Independent practice time or if there is a true
emergency.

10. Ending class- I will dismiss class once we have concluded the lesson for the day. Please do
not pack up to leave until you receive the direction to do so. Please line up and leave in a calm
and orderly fashion.
11. Absences- If you have been absent, please get any missed work from the absence folder
located on the student center bulletin board. You may need to come in before or after school to
take any missed tests or quizzes. All work should be made up as soon as possible following your
absence. Long-term assignments are due the day you return to school, unless prior
arrangements have been made.
12. Respect for property- Please do not touch the personal items I have around the classroom
or on my desk. All school property (books,, teaching materials, furniture, computers, etc.) should
be handled carefully and with respect. You also should not touch or use another students
belongings unless you have been given permission to do so.
13. Group Work- At times you will be working in groups with other students. As a courtesy to
others, you should keep your voices at a quiet level. (I should not be able to hear individual
people.) You should cooperate with your group members and attempt to solve your own
problems. If I am already assisting another group and you need help, please move on to another
task until I am available. Group members are expected to treat each other with respect and to
listen to each others ideas and opinions. If you work hard both individually and collectively, your
group will be successful. All talking is expected to stop when directed by your teacher.
14. Behavior during announcements/interruptions- There should be no talking when
the intercom comes on or when the telephone rings. Please stop what you are doing and
listen to the announcement or instructions. If another adult comes into the classroom during
instructional time, please continue with the assignment or wait quietly.
15. Hallway behavior- Out of respect for other teachers and their classes, you will be expected
to be silent in the hallway as we travel through the school. Please walk on the right side of the
hallway. This rule applies even if you see other classes acting inappropriately.
16. Fire Drills/ Disaster Drills- If an alarm sounds, you must stop working immediately. We will
exit the room in a single-file line without talking. Listen for teacher directions and stay
together as a class throughout the drill (unless you are directed to do otherwise). You should
not talk at all during the course of the drill.
17. Substitute Teacher- You should be respectful at all times to any substitute in the building. I
expect you to be on your best behavior and offer your assistance, if requested.

Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

Please sign the appropriate sections below and return this sheet to me stating that you and your child have received and

thoroughly read the syllabus and Ms. Aikenss Classroom Rules and Procedures AND WILL BE ADHERING TO THE
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES. This will be worth 5 points on any quiz and will count as the first homework grade for
the year. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me.
Student
I, ________________________________, agree to the following course guidelines and procedures and I will do the best that I can to
be successful in this class.
Signature__________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
I, __________________________________, agree to the above course guidelines and procedures and will do the best that I can to
help my child be successful in this class
Signature__________________________________________________
Contact information:
Phone Number(s) ______________________________________
E-Mail Address _______________________________________
Preferred method of Contact (please circle)
Phone

E-Mail Text

If you prefer to be contacted by phone, what is the best time to reach you? ______________
Is there any other information I need to know about your child?
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