- John Muir Middle
- Math Syllabus
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Classroom Expectations
Before you walk in the classroom...
Before even entering the classroom, I expect that all students are:
1. Ready to learn with a positive attitude
2. On time
3. Well rested
4. Nourished from a healthy breakfast/lunch
5. Prepared with materials/supplies/homework needed for the day
When you’re in the classroom...
During class time, I expect that all students:
1. Respect and value all members of the JMMS community and visitors
2. Follow directions of adults the first time they are given
3. Raise hands and wait for permission before speaking or leaving their seat
4. Remain focused and listen to peers and adults
5. Participate actively and give their all to the lessons
Classroom Management Plan
In our class, students will be recognized for their positive behavior as well as receive consequences for disruptive behavior. Students who consistently demonstrate appropriate behavior will be positively rewarded with praise, positive notes sent home, small rewards, and other special privileges. On the other hand, students who demonstrate distracting, disruptive, or Disobedient behavior will have consequences as follows
1st Offense - Verbal Warning
2nd Offense - Email or Note Home
3rd Offense -Verbal Contact with Parent
4th Offense -Formal Discipline Referral
At Home Expectations:
In order to reach the maximum learning potential, students will be expected to complete regular homework assignments (see homework policy) and they should have a quiet place and designated time for this. I strongly recommend parents regularly consult their student’s planner to understand what students are accomplishing and what needs to be turned in. I also expect that each student is reading AT LEAST twenty five minutes each night. Reading is vital for success in all subjects and I expect students and parents to take this very seriously. Education happens both at school and at home! Let’s work together to achieve success!
Detention
Although I don’t anticipate any problems, it may be necessary to issue detentions for missing assignments or behavior concerns. Students that are given detention will receive a detention slip. In addition, a phone call will be made to the parent(s) alerting them of the detention and date attendance is required.
Field Trips:
Learning happens everywhere! I am a firm believer in learning through experience, so I am very excited for the field trips we will take this year! The 6th, grade team is in the process of planning these field trips and they will be meaningful, purposeful, and based in academic content. You will receive ample notification regarding donations, permission slip due dates, chaperone opportunities. Please make sure to abide by the due dates. In the event that a student does not turn in a signed permission slip, they will not be able to attend. Verbal permission is not allowed per JMMS policy.
Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday and should take students no more than one hour to complete. Some long term projects may require time on Friday or weekends. Also, students will be required to read at least 25 minutes every day(ELA Period).Why I assign homework: I believe that learning happens everywhere, and in order to reinforce the day’s lessons and achieve mastery of our objectives, it will be crucial for students to spend time after school with their homework. I will not give homework just for the sake of giving homework –like our lessons, homework will be purposeful.
Homework Punctuality:
It is a student’s responsibility to turn in homework ON TIME. If an assignment is one day late, the homework grade will be docked by 50%. Any assignment that comes in more than one day late WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. In the event that your student has an EXCUSED absence, they will be given an alternate due date.
Grades will be determined with the following weight:
Test and Quizzes 35%
Class work 30%
Homework 20%
Participation 15%
If you find that your student needs extra help, please have them attend after- school tutoring with me Tuesdays and Thursdays after school or by appointment.
I highly encourage parents to regularly use ABI to view their student’s grades in very specific detail. This will help with parent teacher communication and put students on the right track.
Math
What We’ll Be Learning
- Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Multiplication of Whole Numbers/
- Decimals
- Division of Whole Numbers/
- Decimals
- Working with Word Problems
- Fractions (addition, subtraction,
- multiplication, and division)
- Changing Fractions to Decimals
- Ratio, Percent, and Probability
- Area and Volume
- Geometry
- Measurement