6th Grade Math Syllabus
Mrs. Dunn’s Classes
Expectations:
I have high expectations for all students who walk through my door. The goal while
in math class is for everyone to be successful. It is necessary for all students to put
forth their very best effort and exhibit a high level of respect and self-discipline in class
everyday. This will promote and foster a positive place where all students can work to
their fullest potential.
Listed below are the expectations the district has regarding student conduct.
Classroom Rules:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Be in assigned seats when the bell rings.
3. Treat each class member with respect and dignity.
4. Bring needed supplies to class each day. (Pencils are VERY important)
5. Follow all school rules – Social Contracts.
Supplies Needed Daily:
1. Pencils, Erasers, Sharpener
2. 2 – 1 Subject Spiral Notebooks
3. Map Pencils
4. Notebook Paper
5. Glue Stick
6. Scotch Tape
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Curriculum and Scope and Sequence:
Listed below is the projected Scope and Sequence we will be following this year.
Please be aware that it is difficult to predict the levels of our students and our pacing will
be dictated by students’ needs not dates on a Scope and Sequence.
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Equivalent Forms of Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Integers
Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Operations with Integers
Proportional Reasoning with Ratios and Rates
Equivalent Expressions and One-Variable Equations
One-Variable Inequalities
Algebraic Representations of Two-Variable Relationships
Geometry and Measurement
Data Analysis
Personal Financial Literacy
Essential Understanding of Proportionality
Essential Understanding of Equations
Grading:
Huffman Middle School’s policy states that grades will be weighted accordingly:
Classwork and Homework – 50%
Tests – 50%
Morning warm-ups, planners, class work, and class participation count toward
students’ classwork/homework grade.
Failed Test
Hopefully you will not need to use this option, but should you fail a test it is your
responsibility to make arrangements to come in either before school or after school to
make test corrections before you reschedule your re-test.
Test grades for retakes can only be raised to a 70 according to school policy.
Progress Reports:
My goal is to keep you informed. I will make every effort to send home a progress
report every week. This allows you and your child to stay informed about missing
assignments or low test grades. Check my website for any changes. One low daily grade,
not a zero, will be dropped for bringing back all signed math progress reports for the
entire grading period.
Parent Portal:
Don’t forget to access the Parent Portal to check your child’s grades. I make every
effort to update and add grades over the weekend. By Monday night your child’s grades
should be entered. Please remember that I am human and I do make mistakes. Check your
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child’s weekly progress report and/or the parent portal carefully. Occasionally students
will make test corrections and I might forget to record it. I appreciate when parents or
students bring this to my attention, but I also require that students keep all graded
papers for the entire nine weeks so that they can show me the higher grade for
verification.
Homework:
Homework is designed for students to practice and review the concepts covered in
class. Students should expect homework Monday through Thursday each week. Homework
is listed on the board and on my web site every Monday for the entire week and
worksheets may also be printed from the web site when needed.
Make-up Work/Late Work Policies:
If you are absent it is your responsibility to either check my web site or the
Homework Assignments on the board. If there is a handout or worksheet, make sure you
get a copy. If you do not find one, ASK – this is your responsibility.
Students will have one day for each day absent to complete make-up work. If a
test was missed, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to come in either
before school or after school to take the test.
School policy states that work that is late one day will lose 15 points, 2 days will
lose 30 points, and 3 days will lose 50 points. Leniency will be given for special situations,
but turning in assignments on time is the student’s responsibility and a sign of the maturity
that is expected of a middle school student.
Tutorials:
Tutorials provide teacher assisted instruction to enhance student success in the
classroom. Tutorials are offered before school from 7:00 – 7:20 daily in rooms 202 or 204, and
afternoons Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 3:30 with a campus math teacher. The afternoon
tutorial schedule is on the school website and posted outside each math classroom. Tutorial
attendance is strongly recommended for any student with an average below 75. Students may
also come in during the morning for questions regarding homework.
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Contact Information:
It is my desire that you notify me whenever you have questions or concerns.
By working together we can more effectively meet your child’s needs. If possible,
please email me because I can usually answer you quicker than I can by telephone.
However, I will be happy to call you after school or during my conference period if
you prefer to talk with me. (Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10:05 – 10:45.
Thursday 7:30 – 8:45. No conference on Wednesday).
School phone: 281-324-2598
School website: www.huffmanisd.net
To access my web page, go to Schools: Huffman Middle School; About HMS: Staff
Directory. Look for Erin Dunn and click on my name.
My contact information–
email: [email protected]
I would like to have your contact information. Please fill out the form below and return it
to me tomorrow. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Please cut at dotted
line and return ASAP.
Keep this information
for your reference.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------We have read and understand the expectations for 6th grade math.
Student Name__________________________________ Class Period_______
Printed Parent Name____________________________________________________
Parent signature______________________________________________
Email address (please print clearly)__________________________________
Best phone number(s) to contact you
– include
home, work, cell. (If these change during the year, PLEASE
let me know!)
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