6th GRADE

Math Syllabus
2010-2011 School Term

Ms. Kelli Nieblas

ROOM LOCATION: Room 344

OFFICE PHONE: (305) 933-6161
E-MAIL ADDRESS: knieblas@dadeschools.net
CLASS WEBSITE: http://www.numericalnetwork.blogspot.com/

Welcome to an exciting year at Sunny Isles Beach Community School K-8. I am Ms. Nieblas, your 6th
Grade Mathematics Teacher. In order for this to be an exciting, interesting, and enjoyable year for our
class, we need to cover what I expect from you as students. This is not only a class syllabus, but also a
contract we have together to ensure that your class will be orderly and will provide you with the best
possible learning environment. This syllabus should be signed and kept in your math folder. Please be
sure to share these expectations with your parents.

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to continue the development of mathematical concepts and processes that
can be used to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
The content will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Explain and justifying procedures for multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.
• Solving real-world problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.
• Interpret and compare ratios and rates.
• Write and evaluate mathematical expressions that correspond to given situations.
• Write, solve, and graph one- and two- step linear equations and inequalities.
• Solve problems given a formula.
• Apply the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties to show that two expressions are
equivalent.
• Construct and analyze tables, graphs and equations to describe linear functions and other simple
relations using both common language and algebraic notation.
• Use equivalent forms of fractions, decimals, and percents to solve problems.
• Understand the concept of π, know common estimates of π (3.14; 22/7) and use these values to
estimate and calculate the circumference and the area of circles.
• Find the perimeters and areas of composite two-dimensional figures, including non-rectangular
figures (such as semicircles) using various strategies.
• Determine the measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode) and variability (range) for a
given set of data.

B. TEXTBOOK AND REQUIRED TOOLS/SUPPLIES

1. Textbook/Worktext: Holt McDougal Mathematics Florida Course 1 (provided)

2. Supplies and/or tools:
a. A composition notebook (only to be used for math)
b. one pack of No. 2 pencils
c. Covered pencil sharpener
d. one pack of lined paper (no spiral notebook paper)
e. 2 erasers
f. Graph paper
g. USB Jump drive
i. pencil case or bag
j. 2 pocket folder
C. GRADING SCALE

GRADE NUMERICAL VERBAL GRADE POINT

VALUE INTERPRETATION VALUES
 A 90 – 100% Outstanding Progress 4
B 80 – 89% Above Average Progress 3
C 70 – 79% Average Progress 2
D 60 – 69% Lowest Acceptable Progress 1
F 0 – 59% Failure 0

D. ATTENDANCE POLICY

There is probably no factor more important to successful school progress than regular class
attendance. Students who are absent excessively from the instructional program will fall behind in
academic achievement.

Students will have three days to make-up any work they missed because of an absence. The first day
they return to class counts as day one. Students are responsible for finding out what they missed – it
is the student’s, not the teacher’s, responsibility to find out what work he/she missed and it is
also the student’s responsibility to turn in the work. If you do the work, but never turn it in within
these three days, it will not be accepted later. (which means you earn a zero ) Work assigned prior to
an absence is due on the day the student returns to school.

According to school procedure, a note must be brought to the school within 72 hours of the student’s
return to school to be considered an excused absence. Acceptable excused absences include; student
illness, dr. appointments, death in the family and religious holidays. If a student does not bring in a
note, they are not required to be allowed to make up work. Students with 3 or more total absences
will be reported to the Attendance Review Committee. You will be notified if/when this occurs.

E. HOMEWORK POLICY
Regular, purposeful homework is an essential part of a student’s education. Students will have
homework every night. Students should copy the assignment into their agenda booklets at the
beginning of class. Students will be expected to review and/or revise any notes given in class that
day. In addition, students are expected to redo any examples or practice problems contained in said
notes. This process should aide students in preparing for both scheduled and unscheduled quizzes.
Homework will be posted on the class website, BUT if changes are made to the assignment during
class, the student is responsible for the homework assigned in class, EVEN if the website is not
corrected.

Homework Requirements:
 Homework must be neatly organized and legible.
 Homework must be done in pencil and completed by the student.
 All work must be shown (don’t skip steps).
 Homework must be completed before you come to class. Failure do so will result in a zero in the
gradebook.
 Homework must be out on your desk by the ringing of the tardy bell.
 I am in the classroom at 7:45 every morning if you have a homework question. DO not wait until
math class, and we are checking the homework to tell me you did not understand it!
 Homework will be reviewed in class each day. If you fail to complete homework, you will be
required to fill out a missing homework slip. Missing homework will affect your academic and
effort grades!!

F. CLASSROOM RULES

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect, obedience to
authority, courtesy, cooperation, decency in speech and action, and care of personal and school
property. The standards of conduct expected in all learning situation are as follows:

1. Respect yourself, your fellow students, and most of all, your teacher. This means strict adherence to the
Student Code of Conduct. You have a right to an education, and so does everyone else in the class. Please
 respect those rights.

2. Be honest. Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating includes sharing home- learning answers,
looking at another student’s test or quiz, and talking (even whispering) during a test or quiz. If you are caught
cheating, you will receive a zero in the gradebook for the assignment.

3. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in class. If you are caught chewing gum in the classroom, you will
be issued a warning. On your second offense, you will receive a detention.

4. No talking out of turn. Every student has something valuable to say, but comments must be made by only
one individual at a time. If you have anything to contribute in a discussion or any questions to ask, raise your
hand.

5. Avoid unnecessary conversation. Occasionally, we will divide up into groups for classwork. On other
occasions we will have class discussions. In every other instance, keep your voices in the “off” position,
especially when I am conducting a lesson. And even when talking is allowed, always keep your volume to a
minimum.

6.Respect school property. Treat this classroom with the same respect that you would treat your home (or
even better!!!). This means no writing on the desks, or walls, handle all textbooks carefully, and place any
trash in the proper waste basket.

7.Take your seat and begin the warm-up immediately upon entering the room. Any student not in his/her
seat at the time the bell rings and who does not have a hall pass from a teacher or administrator will be
considered late and will be subject to a detention and/or a phone call to his/her parent.

8.Stay in your assigned seats unless you have permission to stand. By now, everyone in Ms. Nieblas’ class
has an assigned seat. If you absolutely need to get out of your seat, raise your hand and ask permission before
doing so.

9.Always come prepared for class. The “Required Tools/Supplies” section of this syllabus will tell you
exactly what you should bring to class every day. Students who do not have the correct items such as writing
tools, paper, or books that have been assigned may receive a grade reduction and/or a phone call to their
parents. WORKTEXTS must be brought to school every day. We will use them every day, if you don’t have
it, you will receive an “F” for that day’s assignment.

10.Any items not used exclusively for school purposes should be left at home or kept out of sight. This
includes radios, toys, CD players, MP3 players, cell phones, etc. If you’re not sure if an item is allowed, best
not to bring it to class; if you absolutely must have it, keep it in a bag, purse, or pocket. If I see or hear it, or
if it is distracting class, I will take it away and it will only be returned to a parent.

11.Class ends only when I have said so. At the end of class, students must make sure the room is in order
before being allowed to leave. Individual students will periodically be given duties to ensure that the room is
in good condition. Others should remain in your seats until the bell has sounded and I have said the class may
leave. Remember: the bell does not dismiss you—I do.

G. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN

If any student does not adhere to the above Rules and Expectations, I will take to the following steps.
Depending on the severity of the situation, steps may be skipped.

1. Warning – A student will be verbally warned when a disruptive behavior is exhibited.

2. Detention – I will have a conference with the student resulting in a detention.
3. Parent Contact – I will notify the parent via email, telephone call or message in the agenda explaining
 the situation.
4. Referral – If no improvement is shown after completing the previous steps, I will submit a referral to the
team leader explaining the circumstances.
5. Parent Conference – When a situation requires the meeting of student and parent/guardian, a team
conference will be scheduled to discuss the student’s conduct and/or academic progress. Strategies will be
developed to assist the student and parent with the situation.
6. Administrative Referral – Continuous or serious situations will result in a written referral to the
grade level administrator. Serious misbehavior that requires immediate attention will result in a written
referral to the team leader and/or administration with follow-up parent contact.

H. EXTRA HELP
I am available for extra help before school on most days.

Please complete and return the bottom portion of this page as verification of receiving the course syllabus.

We have read and discussed the course syllabus. We understand the information outlined and
__________________________ (the student) is prepared to assume the responsibilities set forth
for the class.

Student Name: Period:

Student Signature:____________________________________

Parent Signature: _____________________________________

Please return this signed sheet tomorrow

We have read and discussed the course syllabus. We understand the information outlined and
__________________________ (the student) is prepared to assume the responsibilities set forth
for the class.

Parent Signature: Χ__________________________________________