6th Grade Math Mrs. Levander

Grading Scale 93-100 A 84-92 B 75-83 C 65-74 D 64 Below F

Tests/Graded Work Returned graded assignments are to be kept in graded work section of your notebook until your are instructed to clean our your notebooks of end of 9 weeks

Classroom Rules/Expectations Every student is expected to follow certain Classroom Expectations in addition to those listed in your Mount Pleasant Area School District Handbook

3 Expectations Honesty Responsibility Respect

Classroom Rules/Expectations Always raise your hand Be respectful Follow directions Come to class prepared Stay on task Work quietly Be ready to learn

Disruptive Class Behaviors Three Strike System If I speak to you 3 times about disruptive behavior, you will lose recess and I will call home If you receive 3 detentions for class disruption, you will receive a write up and call home

Other behaviors Other behaviors constitute write ups and detentions and are decided on a case by case basis.

Math Content Covered Percents Geometry Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Measurement Ratios and Proportions Probability Perimeter, Area, and Volume Integers and Equations (pre-algebra

MATH Grades will be determined on a TOTAL Point System and will be based on: Tests/Quizzes Homework Class activities/Projects Notebook Daily Participation Worksheets Math Minutes Pssa Practice

Grades are will be updated in Classroll each Monday by 10:00 AM

Tests/Quizzes All tests and quizzes will be announced There will be a test at the end of Chapter, a Mid-term (open notes) and Final (open notes) Small quizzes will be given periodically throughout the year

Class activities/Projects We will do a variety of class activities to practice our math skills We will complete one major project each 9 weeks Any activity that is graded will be announced

MATH NOTEBOOK You are required to keep a math notebook It will be kept in 3 ring binder Notebook will be graded once a 9 weeks Each notebook quiz will be a minimum of 25 points and a maximum of 50 points

Homework All homework needs to be completed All homework will be worth a minimum of 2 points (graded for completion) Some homework assignments will be graded (always announced)

Homework Homework should always be recorded in your planner Homework will be given almost daily If homework is not done, it will drastically affect you grade If homework is incomplete you will get a zero IT WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE.

Homework/Assignment Postings Homework will always be posted on whiteboard in front of classroom Homework will be posted on my website by 3:30 pm each day

Daily Participation Participation points will include: Preparation Contributions Attention to task Following classroom rules, procedures, and expectations

Daily Participation Participation points will be entered into twice a nine weeks. Participation points will total 100 points each nine weeks.

Math Minutes Math Minutes will be 20% of your Math Grade Complete almost daily Graded 2-3 times per week at random

Pssa Practice PSSA Practice will be 20% of your Math Grade Complete once or twice a week

Attendance is IMPORTANT! If you are not here, you are missing very important CONTENT!!! You will get as many days are you were absent to make up work If you are absent on the day of a test, you will take it the next day.

Attendance On the day of your absence any homework and material needed will be sent to the office by 3:15.

Extra Credit Extra credit is incorporated in assignments, activities, tests throughout the year I will not allow additional credit unless you have 90% in homework completion and a 90% in daily participation

Spelling Mrs. Levander

Spelling A Lesson will be completed each week. Pre-test will be given Mondays Post-test will be given Fridays Students who receive 100% on Pre-test will not have to take Post-test

Spelling Graded Material Weekly Tests Unit Tests Sentence Completion Worksheets Homework Proof Reading Worksheet Mid-term/Final

Mrs. Levander’s Contact info: Phone: (724) 547-4100 ext 4201 (you will be directed to my voicemail) Email: elevander@mpasd.net PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

6th Grade Math/Spelling-Mrs. Levander I have reviewed and understand these rules/policies Print Student Name________________________________ Student Signature_________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________ Date________