6th Grade Math Syllabus

Instructor: D. A. Ramirez
Room: 212
Email: Ramirezda@bisd.us
Website: http://lucio6thgrademath.weebly.com
Goal: During the 2014-2015 school year my goal is to lead students to become independent learners. I
plan to focus on making every instructional moment as enjoyable as possible for student success.
Students are expected to be willing to learn, be prompt and respectful at all times.
Course Description: The main focus of this course is to help the student transition from basic concepts
of arithmetic to higher order concepts of mathematics.
Differentiation: GT/Pre-ap students are expected to complete one test project per semester.
Course Requirements:
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Student must be on task during class time.

Student will work on guided practice examples on a daily basis.
Student will complete, correct, or turn in daily homework.
Student will participate in cooperative group and whole group activities.
Student MUST show strategies on all math assignments, homework, quizzes and test.

Evaluation
Test/ Rubrics will be used to evaluate projects
Daily Work, homework, quizzes

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Procedures:
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Student must walk in quietly!

Student will pick up notebook/binder from class period bin.
Student will continue by solving the problem of the day.
Student will work on guided practice with the teacher while taking notes.
Student will then work on independent work when given assignment.
Once assignment is complete student will file it away in binder and wait quietly to be called to
put binder in bin.

Classroom Rules:
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Be prepared and prompt.

Stay in assigned seat.
Be respectful to all classmates, teacher and school property.
Raise your hand before speaking.
Follow BISD and Campus Rules!

Consequences:
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Verbal correction/ change seating arrangement.

Parent Contact/ Home Visitor.
Counselor Referral.
Parent conference.
Office Referral.

Attendance:
Student is expected to attend class every day! In order for student to learn and become successful
he/she MUST be in class. If student is absent it is his/her responsibility to ask the teacher for the
assignment, of the day of absence, once they have returned back to school.
Late/Make-Up Work:
Late work will not be accepted unless there is an acceptable reason.
Tardy Policy:
Being Tardy to class is UNACCEPTABLE! If student is tardy to class it will be documented. Parent will be
notified after the second tardy. Student will then be given lunch or after school detention.
Book Policy:
Parents can check out a set of book from the office. These books must be returned at the end of the
school year in order to clear.
Restroom Policy:
Restroom passes will ONLY be issued 15 minutes after the bell has rung and passes will be discontinued
the last 15 minutes of class. Student will be allowed 4 passes per six weeks period unless they have a
medical excuse by the doctor.

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