Policy+&+Procedures


 * 6th Grade Math 2013-2014 **

The sixth grade math curriculum covers
 * Course overview: **

**Materials** //__**Pencil, highlighter**__//, colored pencils (optional)
 * 3 Ring Binder
 * All materials are handed out at the beginning of each unit
 * DON'T LOSE IT.


 * Textbook or __**computer access**__ – Online Textbook Link (click on the book) Will need computer access for some HW.
 * Computer access is always available in class, during study hall, and before & after school in various rooms.
 * UNLESS - the student loses computer privileges. Do NOT push the guidelines for computer access.


 * Earbuds or Headphones


 * Policies **
 * Your passport is your hallway pass; without it you do NOT leave.
 * No food or drink; except for clear water bottles…do not ask to leave to fill your bottle. Plan accordingly and have it ready prior to class
 * I have extra office supplies on the shelves – help yourself – no need to ask.
 * Show respect to yourself and those around you by being responsible and courteous.


 * Absences **
 * You need to be in class. **
 * It is **__YOUR RESPONSIBILITY__** to complete any work that has been missed. If you know you are going to be gone. BE Proactive. Get the work done before you leave.
 * See the wiki class page to see what will be due or completed
 * ALL CLASSWORK IS HANDED OUT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE UNIT
 * The day you return to school, See me for any clarification of what you missed. You get **one day for every day absent to complete assignments. EXCEPT....any work that was DUE the day you were gone.** ** You __do not__ get extra days to complete work that was due the day you were gone. **
 * If you are absent the day of a test…You will be expected to make up the**missed test in class the day you return to school**. No excuses. All test schedules are known well in advance.
 * Please review the policy on //excessive absenteeism// on page 12 of the Parent/Student handbook: []

** Grades **
 * ** Grades are weighted as follows: **
 * Tests / End of Unit Projects 50%
 * Homework / Activities/ Notes 50%
 * C heating will not be tolerated and will result in a ZERO on any test, quiz, lab, or homework assignment for both parties involved (THIS INCLUDES COPYING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORK AND PLAGIARISM.)

For further clarification, please review the Cheating and Plagiarism policy on page 26: []


 * GRADING SCALE: **
 * A ||= 95-100 ||
 * A- ||= 91-94 ||
 * B+ ||= 87-90 ||
 * B ||= 84-86 ||
 * B- ||= 81-83 ||
 * C+ ||= 77-80 ||
 * C ||= 74-76 ||
 * C- ||= 71-73 ||
 * D+ ||= 67-70 ||
 * D ||= 64-66 ||
 * D- ||= 60-63 ||
 * F ||= Below 60 ||

The final exam will be worth 20% of your final semester grade.