1. WELCOME TO Ms. Yung’s 6th Grade Math Class

2. 50% Tests 25% Mini-Quizzes 25% Minor Grades (Homework/Classwork)  Retests are available for grades lower than a 70%  Highest grade earned on a retest is a 70%  Retakes must take place within 1 week.  Student is required to do corrections and come to tutoring before retaking a test.  Only 1 retake is permitted per assessment. Note: If your student is in need of retaking more than 1 assessment per semester, it is likely that they are misplaced in their math class and I will be contacting the parents about moving them to an appropriate class.

3. Late Work Penalty 1 day late: 20 points off Every day after that: 5 points If a student is absent:  It is their responsibility to get the work that was missed.  He/she will have one day plus the number of days they were gone to turn in the makeup work.  If your student is out for more than 2 days, I suggest you contact me so I can leave their work in the parent center for pick up.  If they miss an assessment, they will be expected to take it when all their makeup work is due.

4.  Encourage your student to use a planner to stay organized and on top of assignments/assessments  Provide a quiet place to study/do homework each afternoon after school (during snack time?)  Check Home Access- grades and missing work information is displayed  Help make sure your student is fluent with their Math Facts – multiplication is the most important!  Check out my website daily for assignments and notes!! Sharp School WebsiteSharp School Website

5.  We cover 3 years of material in 2 years.  They will start Algebra in 8 th grade.  69% of SAT is on 8 th grade math concepts, which will not be reviewed in high school.  Designed for students who have a good foundation in math, understands new concepts quickly, and does not need a whole lot of repetitive practice.  If your child cannot maintain an 80% test average, they may not be in the appropriate math class.  We learn a new concept almost every day. (ex. In On-level Math, we have 14 days for Adding & Subtracting Fractions, but Accel must cover Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions in 14 days.)