6th

Grade
Math
2021 - 2022

WELCOME
I am excited to begin this school year as your children begin their
middle school journey! This year I will teach 6th grade Math 1 and
6th grade Pre-AICE/Cambridge Math 1. To help us get off to a
good start, please read the following information. Additionally,
please look over everything carefully, then sign and return the
designated signature page by Friday, August 13th. If you have any
questions or concerns please contact me at any time.

PARENT COMMUNICATION
HOW TO CONTACT ME
(850) 767-4695
barrosd@bay.k12.fl.us
www.msbarronsclassroom.weebly.com
CLASS MATERIALS
Your child will need the following
for personal use (please note
that these items are not required,
just requested/suggested).
☐ #2 pencils and/or mechanical
95% 5
pencils to use daily %
☐ Notebook or composition
books to use for daily math
journals
☐ 3-pronged folder or binder to
use for math workbook pages
☐ Chromebook headphones
☐ Glue sticks for math journals
☐ Donations for lined notebook
paper, tissues, cleaning wipes, &
Lysol spray are always
appreciated!
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Math
2021 - 2022

TECHNOLOGY
*If you have not already done so, Please sign the Chromebook Contract in Parent Portal!
*As soon as our students receive their Jinks student Chromebooks, we will using the
following platforms to learn and communicate:
Canvas
All Bay District Schools students will be utilizing Canvas classrooms for instruction this year. This will
be used for students during the day at school, as well as at home if your child is absent and for
homework. For math, will use this platform to post/submit assignments, share lesson information &
post any additional learning resources. Please reference it for assignments only (not grades).
Student Email Accounts & Parent Portal
Our classroom will also utilize your child’s Bay District Schools student Gmail accounts on a regular
basis. I will be communicating with students and parents via email and Parent Portal this year. All
grades will be posted weekly in Parent Portal. Please check parent portal regularly for updates on
your child’s progress in math!
Curriculum
Please also look for student login information to come home regarding our curriculum online access
for our Bay District Go Math & additional programs such as Prodigy & Study Island. These websites
will be very important for your child to utilize for extra support in class and at home!

JMS CLASSROOM PROCEDURES DAILY JMS

Please be mindful of the SCHEDULE
following
PRIDE Expectations 1. Be in seat when the Daily Rotations
RESPECT bell rings. Students will rotate schedules
RESPONSIBILITY 2. Come to class every other day as follows:
APPROPRIATE A Day (starting on 8/10/20)
prepared (homework,
PERSONAL SPACE
Consequences &

journal, pencils, parent • 8:55, First Bell

forms, etc.) • 9:00 – 10:45, 1st Period
• 10:49 – 1:04, 3rd Period
Incentives

3. Do not use
• 1:08 – 2:49, 5th Period
cellphones in class. • 2:53 – 3:30, 7th Period
4. Use restroom during
Rules

B Day (starting on 8/10/20)

transitional breaks • 8:55, First Bell
before class. • 9:00 – 10:45, 2nd Period
5. Complete all of your • 10:45 – 1:00, 4th Period
work and turn it in on • 1:05 – 2:45, 6th Period
time. • 2:50 – 3:30, 7th Period
Cell Phones: Please be Weekly Rotations
Consequences: sure to read the *Each Nine Weeks the bell schedule
1. Warning: the teacher provides a included Jinks Cell will rotate every 3 weeks for periods
1-6.
verbal reprimand. Phone Policy
• Weeks 1-3 will be 1-3-5-7 and
2. Parent Contact: teacher will contact the parent by phone 2-4-6-7
and/or email. • Weeks 4-6 will be 3-5-1-7 and
3. Referral to Administration: the student will be referred to 4-6-2-7
administration for severe behavior problems. • Weeks 7-9 will be 5-1-3-7 and
6-2-4-7
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Math
2021 - 2022

GRADING POLICY
In accordance with Bay Districts Schools, the following items
will be included to calculate your grades each term.
• 95% Summative Common Assessments (minimum of 3
per 9 weeks)
• 5% Summative Classroom/Teacher Benchmark
Assignments or Assessments (Tests, Quizzes,
Classwork/Projects, etc.)
• 0% Formative, or checking for understanding classwork
(Observations, Homework, Self-Assessments on Learning
Progression Scales, etc.)
95% 5% Reassessments/Retake Policy
Reassessments/retests will be provided for summative assessments
Assessments
Assessments

upon student request. The intent of a reassessments is to provide

Formative
Summative

students with an additional opportunity to show increased

mastery/proficiency of the learning standards assessed. Prior to
reassessments, each student is required to show evidence of
additional learning to the teacher. All assigned homework and
classwork plus any additional remedial work must be completed by
the student before he/she is allowed to retest. A completed student
test reflection and retake form (with the due date) will be sent home
for parents and students to sign.

CHECKING YOUR GRADES

Grades will be submitted in Parent Portal and updated regularly. It is very important that
you access Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check your Bay District
Parent Portal information on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY
class. Please also be sure to read any notes posted with each assignment as these notes
may include information about retests and missing assignments. Please also ensure that
we have updated parent contact information on file in Parent Portal with the Jinks office.

HOMEWORK
Each student is responsible for daily homework assignments (including review/study
homework for upcoming assessments). Homework assignments are aligned to class lessons
to provide your child the opportunity to practice the skills he/she learned. My goal is to make
homework meaningful and helpful to the students and it is imperative that your child complete
their homework regularly as assigned. Students who complete the homework regularly show
consistently better grades in math and when faced with needing a retake, completed
homework is factored into their amount of retake homework they will receive.
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Math
2021 - 2022

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A more in depth course description and learning standards information for the below
courses can be found at the included websites
M/J Math 1
https://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/10283
In Grade 6, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole
number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing
understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational
numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and
equations; and (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.
M/J Math 1, Advanced/Cambridge
https://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/10284
In this Grade 6 Advanced Mathematics course, instructional time should focus on six critical areas: (1)
connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate
to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of
number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and
using expressions and equations; (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking; (5) developing
understanding of and applying proportional relationships; and (6) developing understanding of operations
with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations. Additionally, this course will
address the first nine weeks of 7th grade standards. Lessons will provide enrichment for the advanced
level & all students will work towards mastering the Cambridge concepts and testing format.

PACING GUIDES

Math Learning Domain Objectives Advanced Math Domain Objectives

1ST Nine Weeks
1ST Nine Weeks
The Number System
The Number System
Number Operations
Number Operations
Number Operations (7th grade standards)
2nd Nine Weeks
2nd Nine Weeks
Ratios & Rates Equivalent Expressions
Ratios & Rates
Ratios & Rates (7th grade standards)

3rd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks

Equations & Inequalities Equations & Inequalities
Relationships in Geometry Equations & Inequalities (7th grade standards)
Relationships in Geometry
4th Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks
Measurement & Data Measurement & Data
FSA Review & Testing FSA/Cambridge Review & Testing
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Grade
Math 2021 - 2022

SIGNATURE PAGE
Please sign and return this portion of your child's
syllabus.

I, ________________________________, have read

and understand the rules and expectations for Mrs.
Barron’s Math Classes. I acknowledge that it is my
responsibility to contact my teacher if I have any
questions or concerns. I know that this syllabus,
assignments, calendars, and resources are available
to me at www.msbarronsclassroom.weebly.com at any
time. I know that assignments can be submitted
digitally at any time and that printer/computer/flash
drive issues are not an excuse for late work as it is my
responsibility to request support if needed for online
assignment submissions.

Student signature ______________________

Parent signature _______________________

Date ___________