Doral Academy Open House 2018-2019 Ms. Lizette Mendoza 6th Grade Regular Mathematics lmendoza@doralacademy.org 305-591-0020 September 15, 2018

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/2015/8/19/50308091/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 – Not yet set up for 2018-2019 school year http://www.onlinerene.com/fees/search.aspx Students are to use the textbook: Regular: Middle School Math Solution Course 1 by Carnegie Learning Students are expected to watch any supplemental videos that are posted on my Doral Homework page. These supplemental videos will assist students with the lesson learned in class.

Carnegie Online Cognitive Tutor online.carnegielearning.com Carnegie Customer Support Info Phone: 888.851.7094 Email: help@carnegielearning.com Students are expected to complete their Carnegie weekly assignments by Thursday night at 9pm. Students are given a pacing guide at the beginning of school year showing all deadlines for the first quarter (mid-October). Revised Calendar https://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=672485&type=u&t ermREC_ID=&pREC_ID=702408 Only technical assistance a teacher can give is to reset password or restart an unresponsive problem. (*Must be given notice during the school week.)

Math Tutoring Schedule

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/email home the 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). 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. New Doral Academy Student ID Safety Requirement:  As part of the new school safety initiative, beginning the week of September 17 Doral Academy students are required to wear their student ID as part of their school uniform. Any student without their school ID will not be allowed to go to class.  They will be given a new ID with a $5.00 obligation fee before going to their next period.

Recommended Websites www.khanacademy.org – it is recommended students set up an account with parent – username must have students full name www.learnzillion.com www.virtualnerd.com www.mathisfun.com www.mathtv.com www.coolmath.com *Links are also available through my school webpage.

Contact Information You may contact me at lmendoza@doralacademyprep.org. Often times questions and concerns can be addressed via email and or phone calls 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: https://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID= 951506&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/index.jsp?uREC_ID= 63700&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=127054 Opportunities for parent hours (ex. Field trips, school events).

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