Welcome to 6th grade mathematics! This course studies the New York State (NGLS) curriculum for 6th grade. This course prepares students for the New York State Examination for Grade 6 students.

Course Curriculum
This course covers the 6th grade curriculum. We will study the following topics:
Course Expectations
Grading Policy
All grades will be posted on PowerSchool. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure access to PowerSchool. 

Tests/Exams (50%)
Exams will be announced at least one week in advance. 

Quizzes (25%)
Quizzes can be announced or unannounced. At the end of each Trimester, students will be given a Notebook Quiz, for which they must have all class materials in their binder (or notebook).

Some tests and quizzes might be take-home assignments.

Homework (20%)
Homework will be given on a regular basis, including weekends. Any homework out of the textbook must be completed on paper. Written homework can be collected and scored without notice. 

Homework grades will be entered at the end of each unit. Each homework assignment (unless collected) is graded out of 5 points:
iReady (5%)
During each full week of school, students are required to spend at least 40 minutes completing iReady lessons. This should be worked on during the school day, only. 

20 minutes per day is built into student schedules to ensure they reach this requirement.

Students will receive a grade based on this requirement:

5/5 – student achieves ≥ 40 minutes
3/5 – student achieves > 30 minutes
2/5 – student achieves < 30 minutes


Notes
Students will receive a grade sheet on which they will add their test and quiz grades. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian every time an assessment is returned to students.

Any test or quiz that is not turned in will receive a score of 50%.

Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a score of 0% and/or other disciplinary action
Class Materials
Everyday items: 
As-needed items:
Extra Help
Extra Help is regularly available by student appointment (as-needed). Students are encouraged to attend with questions or topics they would like to review. There will always be an extra help session scheduled the day before (or morning of) an exam. Any changes to the extra help schedule will be made via Google Classroom.