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Grade 6 Math Ms. Goldberg

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Hello 6th grade math students and families!

My name is Ms. Goldberg and I am so excited to be here at James Martin Middle school working with the wonderful staff and students. I am originally from Chicago and went to school at the University of Wisconsin.

I have incredibly high expectations for every student in my class and I will not tolerate anything but every child’s best. My goal is to prepare my students to be successful in my class and throughout their education career. Students will be pushed outside their comfort zone as we explore critical thinking, mathematical concepts, and what it means to be a contributing global citizen. I will not hesitate contacting parents/ guardians and I hope no one will hesitate to contact me. We are all here to support students as they become leaders in the classroom and our community. I look forward to an incredible year!

 

 

Supplies:

You are expected to come to class prepared every day with:

• Sharpened pencil with eraser

• Folder

• Composition Notebook

• Dry Erase Marker

• Glue Stick

• Ear buds (headphones)

 

Topics Covered:

• Number Sense

• Fraction/ Decimal Operations

• Rational Numbers

• Algebra

• The Coordinate Plane

• Independent and Dependent Variables

• Ratios

• Unit Rates and Percent

• Area of Polygons

• Surface Area and Volume

• Data and Distributions

• Measures of Center

 

Notes:

We will be using Interactive notebooks in our classroom this year! All notebooks will be left in the classroom and will not be allowed home until one week prior to the test.  Notebooks are expected to be neat, organized, and up to date.

 

Absent:

When you return from an absence you need to check the hanging folders labeled with the days you were gone. You are granted a makeup day for everyday absent, so if you are gone for 5 days you have 5 days to complete the work. ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN.

 

Homework:

Homework assignments are given to reinforce the lessons that are taught in class.  There will be homework Monday- Thursday but not Friday! Nightly homework is collected and graded for completeness. In order to get a perfect grade, I expect to see an attempt of all problems, complete sentences, and full work shown.

 

Grading Policy:

I use the point system of grading.  Every assignment I give is worth a certain point value. There will be:

• Tests: 

• Quizzes:

• Do Nows

• Notes

• Homework

• Classwork/Projects

• Participation

Students who score below a 70% on tests or quizzes will be required to complete a retake and can earn back up to an 80%.

 

Extra Help:

If you are ever struggling with a concept we are covering in class, please see me for extra help.  I am available most days after school, before school, and/or during lunch for extra assistance.

 

Extra Credit:

There will be extra credit opportunities offered throughout the year! Every student will have plenty of chances to give their grades a boost.

 

Bathroom:

Students are NOT able to go to the bathroom in the first 45 minutes and the last 15 minutes of every block, per JMMS rules. An agenda is needed to go if the bathroom is being used in the time remaining. 

 

Positive Incentives:

Each class is eligible to earn rewards based on Dojo rewards. Here is how everything is broken down:

Period 1- Dreamers

Period 3- Creators

Period 4- Thinkers

Period 5- Heroes

10 points = new pencil

10 points = new folder

10 points= sticker or candy

15= Listen to headphones (tech time)

15 points= small prize

15= sit in teacher chair

25= Homework Pass

100 points- Bring food for student

 

Goals and Vision:

Academic Growth Goals

1. Achieve EOG level III which meets On- Grade-Level Proficiency Standard

 or level IV which meets College and Career Readiness Standard.

2. Achieve 1.3 years of growth on Map Testing

3. Score 80% or above on Unit assessments.

Personal Growth Goals

Students will begin to think critically about numbers and develop a “problem- finder” mindset.

Students will exemplify core values of heart, resilience, and advocacy in and out of the classroom.

 

Behavior Expectations

In addition to the JMMS student handbook, there are rules and behavior expectations that are expected for a successful learning community. Rules are posted in every classroom and if there are violations, disciplinary action will result. Consequences are as follows:

• Verbal warning

• Cool off corner- loss of a privilege

• Written Infraction  ( 3)

• Referral