1. Math /skills Connetion
6th Grade
Math /skills Connetion
Mrs. Levander

2. Grading Scale A B C D
64 Below F

3. Tests/Graded Work
When, tests or graded work are returned you will be required to record your grades on your grade sheet
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

4. 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

5. 3 Expectations
Honesty
Responsibility
Respect

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

7. 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

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

9. Math Content Covered Whole Numbers and Decimals
Multiplying & Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals
Graphing
Percents
Geometry
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions
Measurement
Ratios and Proportions
Probability
Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Integers and Equations (pre-algebra

10. MATH Grades will be determined on a TOTAL Point System and will be based on:
Tests/Quizzes
Homework/Homework Quizzes
Class activities/Projects
Math Minutes (Daily Review)
Notebook
Daily Participation
First in Math (to be explained later)

11. Tests/Quizzes
All tests and quizzes(except for Homework 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

12. Class activities/Projects
We will do a variety of class activities to practice our math skills
Any activity that is graded will be announced

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

14. 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)

15. Homework Homework should always be recorded in student 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. I do not take away recess for incomplete work. IT WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE.

16. Homework/Assignment Postings
Homework will always be posted on whiteboard in front of classroom
Homework will be posted on my website by 3:00 pm each day

17. Homework Quizzes
There will be an unannounced homework quiz every two weeks.
Homework quizzes will be 10 points each
If you did not complete your homework, you will receive a zero on that homework quiz

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

19. Daily Participation
Participation points will be entered into classroll at the end of each week.
2 points daily will be awarded for participation.
You will have a maximum of 10 points each week of participation toward your MATH grade

20. Math Minutes (daily review)
We will complete Math Minutes each day.
Math Minutes will be graded.
I will chose 3 random Math Minutes each week to grade.
Math Minute points will range from about points each week.

21. 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.

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

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

24. Skills Connection You will have Skills Connection every day.
Skills will focus on Reading and Math skills that need you may need extra practice, reinforcement, or enrichment.

25. Skills Connection
Skills Connection will be graded based on your participation
50 points each 9 weeks for each subject
All Math daily points will be incorporated into your Math grade
All Reading daily points will be incorporated into your Reading Grade

26. Mrs. Levander’s Contact info:
Phone: (724) ext 4101 (you will be directed to my voic )
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS