Title 1 School
6th Grade Mathematics
Ms. Reynolds
Tiffany.Herrington@beaufort.k12.sc.us
843-322-2492
Room J-11
Course Description:
The sixth grade math program this year will have as its foundation a new text book series. All students in 6-8
grades will use the Glencoe Math Common Core edition. This text is presented in a workbook format with 2 volumes.
As we transition to using the South Carolina Mathematics Standards this series will provide continuity as your student
progresses through middle level math. In 6th grade this year, we will offer three levels of math. This year will be a
transition year for math with full implementation of Common Core targeted for 2015-2016.
Common Core standards focus on fostering a deeper understanding of mathematics and its applications. This approach
will allow our students to be prepared to compete not only at a U.S. level but globally.
Grade 6: Course Units of Study
Math 6 (On grade level)-- Glencoe Math, Course 1 (CCSS)
Advanced--Glencoe Math, Course 1 (CCSS), supplemented for grade 7 standards
Accelerated-- Glencoe Math, Course 2 (CCSS) supplemented for grade 7 and 8 standards
Advanced
Number system Fluency
Focus: Fluency in multiplication and division of multi-digit numbers, decimals and fractions, proportional
reasoning using equivalencies, numbers and their opposites
Accelerated
Operations with rational numbers
Focus: Understanding integers, absolute value, integer operations and algebraic expressions
All courses of study will emphasize throughout the year Common Core's 8 overarching Mathematical Practices.
Mathematical Practices
1. Make sense in problems and persevere in solving them.
Course Requirements:
Every student is responsible for and expected to follow all of the rules and guidelines set forth in the Robert Smalls
Middle School Handbook and by their individual classroom teachers.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, and be prepared with pencils, notebook, textbook,
and homework. (No Pens Please.)
2. Students are responsible for their school issued Dell Tablet as outlined in the signed agreement.
3. Students will need a designated section in their 3-ring binder for Math.
4. Every student will need a composition notebook for warm-ups (Math Minute), notes, class work, homework,
and reflections.
5. Students will be given an agenda and are expected to use their agendas daily to record assignments and
assessments.
Schedule:
7:20-7:30
7:30-8:45
8:48-10:03
10:06-11:21
10:29-11:44
11:47-1:02
1:02-2:20
2:22-2:30
Homerooms
2nd Period
(Club Period/ Interventions)
4th Periods (Lunch)
5th Period
6th Period A/B schedule Related Arts
7th Periods
Dismissal
Grading Policy:
Criteria
Minimum of 9 per quarter-ELA, Math
Minimum of 6 per quarter for Science and Social Studies for
Upper Academy/4 for Lower Academy
60%
Minimum of 2 per quarter-ELA, Math
Minimum of 1 per quarter for Science and Social Studies
Benchmark Assessments~
These assessments are not graded.
Fountas and Pinnell scores are recorded on all report cards and
updated 3xs a year;
Cold Writes- 3xs a year
Grading Scale
A = 93 100
B = 85 92
C = 77 84
D = 70 76
U = 69 or below
Homework Policy
1. Homework is given Monday Thursday and is due the following day in class, unless otherwise noted. Students
who do not have their homework assignment for the day, and were in class when it was assigned, will be
expected to make it up during lunch.
2. Late papers will ONLY be accepted the following day after the homework was due. There will be a twenty percentage
point deduction off the grade earned for all late work.
3. Absent students are responsible for making up all missed work.
Intervention Procedure: Students who are scoring below 70 consistently on assignments, tests and quizzes will receive
support and/or intervention. No grades will be entered in PowerSchool that are below 60% without re-teaching and/or
intervention (multiple times if needed).
We cannot express how excited we are to start this new school year. We expect our students to be ready to learn, give
maximum effort, and we will have an excellent year. The door is always open and if you have any questions, please feel
free to contact us.