6th Grade Honors Mathematics

Course Information
Ms. Blackburn
2014-2015 School Year
Classroom Rules
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No Talking without permission

Always be on time and prepared for class
No put downs or inappropriate language
Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself
Pay attention and follow directions the first time they are given

Expectations
1. Come to class on time, be prepared to learn having all materials that you
need out and ready to work.
2. Have a positive attitude, to have a positive class experience
3. Remain seated until you have been instructed to move in the classroom
4. Be respectful to yourself, your classmates and the teacher at all times
5. Listen and follow all classroom rules and procedures
Consequences
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Reminder of the rule

Warning
Teacher/Student Conference
Lunch Detention/email parent
Referral to Administrator/contact parent

Rewards
1. Positive email contact to Parents
2. MATHgic BOX
Homework/Classwork Policy
1. Homework is always due the next following class period.
2. NO late homework assignments will be accepted unless there is an excused
absence.
3. There will be opportunities to remove zeros and/or gain extra credit toward
low assignment grades.
4. Classwork needs to be completed in class you will not be allowed to take
class work home.
5. Classwork may be assigned during group work and it is each students
responsibility to hand in their own copy of their group assignment.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela

Tutoring
Wednesday mornings before and/or afterschool will be additional help days. You
must set up an appointment time and date prior to showing up for tutoring.
Parent/Guardian will be contacted in order to confirm the date. If I do not get in
contact with parent/guardian student can not attend tutoring.
Grading Scale
A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 70-76
F

below 70

Weights
65% Formal Assignments
Test 25%,
Practice Test 25%
Quizzes 15%
35% Informal Assignments
HW 10%
I.G.I(warm-up) 5%
CW 10%
Group Participation 10%
Every student has the opportunity to retake an exam if they score 80% or
lower.

Course Materials
1. 5 subject spiral notebook
2. 2 packs of loose leaf paper
3. Pens and Pencil

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela