Doral Academy Open House 2017-2018 Mrs. Jacqueline Moran 6th Grade Regular & Advanced Mathematics jmoran@doralacademyprep.org 305-591-0020

Course Description This course has been structured to teach students the fundamentals of pre-Algebra. Topics of discussion will include: Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division Completing the understanding of division of fractions Extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations Geometry Developing understanding of statistical thinking. Source: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/6/introduction/

Grading Policy Students grades will be based as follows: A: 90-100, F: 59 or below Tests are 35% of the grade Quizzes are 30% of the grade Projects/Carnegie is 20% Classwork /Homework is 15% of the grade PARENT PORTAL SETUP (click on Create an Account at the bottom if you don’t an account set up already): http://www.dadeschools.net/parents.asp For instructions on how to set up email notifications through the parent portal, click on the link below: http://www.doralacademyprep.org/ourpages/auto/2015/8/19/503080 91/Parent_Email%20SubscriptionsStudentGuide.pdf

Class and Supplemental Materials Students are expected to bring: Pencil/ Red Pen / Highlighter 3 ring Folder with textbook pages of current chapter Previous class notes Any supplemental material Class Fees will be paid online http://www.onlinerene.com/fees/search.aspx Students are to use the textbook set (2 books total) of : Regular: Middle School Math Solution Course 1 by Carnegie Learning Advanced: Middle School Math Solution Course 2 by Carnegie Learning Students are expected to watch any supplemental videos that are posted on school website. This supplemental videos are usually given before a topic so we can have a basis for conversation at the beginning of next class.

Carnegie Online Cognitive Tutor online.carnegielearning.com Carnegie Customer Support Info Phone: 877.401.2527 Email: help@carnegielearning.com Students are expected to complete their Carnegie weekly assignments by Thursday night at 9pm. Given a pacing guide at the beginning of school year showing all deadlines for the first quarter (end of October). Revised Calendar http://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=652012 Math Lab http://www.doralacademyprep.org/ourpages/auto/2017/9/22/66325378/Math%20Lab%20Se pt_%2025%20-%20Oct_%205th.pdf Math Tutoring http://www.doralacademyprep.org/ourpages/auto/2017/9/18/38088431/Math%20tutoring% 20flyer%2017-18%20Sept%2018%20_002_.pdf Only technical assistance a teacher can give is to reset password or restart an unresponsive problem. (*Must be given notice during the school week.)

Student Expectations Students are to come prepared and ready to learn. That means having all materials and having completed any homework that was assigned. After 3 verbal warnings and a call home student will receive a detention for not improving or modifying his/her behavior. Electronic devices are not allowed in class. (It will be confiscated and sent to the main office per school policy). Eating and Drinking are not allowed in my classroom unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office (i.e. a diabetic student). Bathroom passes are for emergencies only- will be given three passes per nine week unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office. Complete their homework daily and continually studying for the course.

Recommended Websites www.khanacademy.org www.learnzillion.com www.virtualnerd.com http://floridastudents.org/# www.mathisfun.com www.mathtv.com www.coolmath.com *Links are also available through my school webpage.

Contact Information You may contact me at jmoran@doralacademyprep.org If you wish to setup an individual parent conference you may do so by calling the main office. 305-591-0020 You may look up anything about the course on my class website: http://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp ?uREC_ID=672485&type=u

Parent Volunteer Hours Parents can bring in supplies from my wish list (attach the original receipt to the bag, along with your child’s name and student ID) along with the completed form. http://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/pages/ind ex.jsp?uREC_ID=63700&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_I D=127054 Opportunities for parent hours (ex. Field trips, school events).