Course Syllabus
Jasper County Middle School 6th Grade Math Syllabus
Jeanie Lockett, Amanda Billings
jmlockett@jasper.k12.ga.us, abillings@jasper.k12.ga.us
School Website: https://www.jasper.k12.ga.us/Domain/9
Course Description:
We will be following the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for 6 Grade Math and using the Frameworks as
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a curriculum guide and pacing guide. Please refer to the following website for additional information:
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Math-6-8.aspx
In Grade 6, instructional time should focus on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole
number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing
understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers,
which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and (4)
developing understanding of statistical thinking.
Instructional Goals:
1st QTR 2nd QTR 3rd QTR 4th QTR
Apply and extend previous Apply and extend previous Reason about and solve one- Develop understanding of
understandings of understandings of arithmetic variable equations and statistical variability.
multiplication and division to algebraic expressions. inequalities.
to divide fractions by Summarize and describe
Reason about and solve one- Represent and analyze distributions.
fractions. variable equations and quantitative relationships
inequalities. between dependent and Apply and extend previous
Compute fluently with independent variables. understandings of numbers to
multi‐ digit numbers and Represent and analyze the system of rational
find common factors and quantitative relationships Understand ratio concepts numbers.
multiples. between dependent and and use ratio reasoning to
independent variables. solve problems. Solve real-world and
Understand ratio concepts mathematical problems
Understand ratio concepts Solve real-world and involving area, surface area,
and use ratio reasoning to
and use ratio reasoning to mathematical problems and volume.
solve problems. solve problems. involving area, surface area,
and volume.
Class Schedule/Procedures:
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Frameworks/6th-Math-Comprehensive-Course-
Overview.pdf
Texts and Resources:
www.ixl.com
www.khanacademy.com
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to be on time, prepared, respectful, and cooperative. Students are expected to follow the
discipline plan and code of conduct set forth in the student handbook/agenda. Please refer to the handbook for
additional information.
Students are expected to bring at least two sharpened pencils to class everyday along with notebooks, paper, and
homework. Upon entering the classroom, students are expected to immediately be seated, quickly unpack
supplies, and begin warm up activity on the board.
Students are expected to use the restroom at assigned breaks. Emergency passes will be provided as needed at the
discretion of the teacher. The only exception will be documented medical reasons.
We cannot grade what we cannot read. We expect all assignments to be neat and legible. We expect students to
answer questions in complete sentences and show work for all problems. All assignments should be completed
on time and must be labeled correctly. (First and Last name, subject, class period, assignment, date)
Grading:
The grading policy is located in the student handbook.
Grades will be entered weekly into the gradebook by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Grades may be seen online through
Parent Portal by Infinite Campus. A link may be found on the county website at www.jasper.k12.ga.us.
Scale: A= 90-100; B= 80-89; C=70-79; F=69 and lower
70% Formative Assessments (Classwork, quizzess, etc.)
30% Summative Assessments (Tests)
Homework Policy: Homework is assigned in order to provide students with an opportunity to practice a specific
skill and become proficient with that skill. Homework is never busy work. Students are expected to attempt all
assignments. Due dates are given when homework is assigned.
Quiz Policy: Quizzes provide teachers with an immediate gauge of student learning. Quizzes will be given on a
regular basis. Please refer to the student handbook regarding absences.
Test Policy: Exams are given to monitor their progress in comprehension and application of the Math standards
taught. Growth is measured by the difference in scores between the pretest and posttest. Students who are absent
on testing days will be expected to complete the test on the day they return to class.
End of Unit Product/Project Policy: Comprehensive performance task projects will be assigned at the end of an
instructional unit. Rubrics will be provided when projects are assigned. All projects should be completed by the
due date in order to evaluated and provide feedback prior to grades being issued.
Cheating Policy: Students should complete all tests and projects individually unless assigned as a group project.
Cheating, plagiarism, or copying another’s work will not be accepted. Please refer to the student handbook for
additional information.
Textbook Policy: Students we will be assigned a textbook at the beginning of the year. These are a class set and
will remain in the classroom and shared among classes.
Parent Communications: Academic progress will be given every 4 ½ weeks as progress reports and every 9
weeks as report cards. Communication will be established through the use of the notes sent home, phone, and
email. Parents may also join the class Remind.com group for text reminders about activities that are ongoing in
the classroom.
Please sign and return to your 6th grade Math teacher!
Please sign and return to ______________________________________
Student Name___________________________ Class Period _________________________
X_________________________________
Parent Signature
Parent Name (Printed) _____________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
