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4295775-28257500Ms. Cynthia Forte6th Grade Advanced/ RegularMathematics2019-2020 Syllabus cforte@Course Description:The following topics will be covered throughout the year: Operations with Multi-Digit Whole Numbers, Decimals, and FractionsRatio and RatesUnderstanding Percents as RatiosIntegers, Rational Numbers, and the Coordinate PlaceExpressionsEquations and InequalitiesAreaVolume and Surface AreaStatistical MeasuresFSA Comprehensive Standards ReviewAddition and Subtraction of Rational NumbersMultiplication and Division of Rational NumbersSimplifying Expressions and Properties of OperationsAdditionally, as part of this course the students will receive instruction on: Test taking best practicesAnalytical and organizational skills, including high quality presentation workObjective reasoningTechnological skills through the use of computersThe students will also receive instruction using the analytical process and interpretation of word problems through vocabulary growth, critical reading, and technical writing.Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor:Carnegie Learning’s Cognitive Tutor is a fundamental part of this 6th grade Advanced Math course. It is an online-based practice program designed to provide the student with differentiated independent practice, and that automatically accommodates to the student’s particular weaknesses and provides targeted practice. The Cognitive Tutor project is not an optional practice. There will be weekly graded deadlines. The students will have in-class computer time to work on their Cognitive Tutor project. However, this time will not be enough to meet the weekly deadline. It is the students’ responsibility to work on their project at home, and make previsions for personal matters that may interfere with the timely completion of their assignment. Additionally, the use of classroom computers is a privilege. Any student who mishandles or misuses the computer equipment may lose this privilege altogether.The weekly deadline will always be Thursdays at 9:00 PM. This deadline was chosen to give the student sufficient time to complete their Cognitive Tutor Project deadline. Given the extensive amount of time provided for the completion of the Cognitive Tutor deadline, the grade earned is final.The only technical support the teacher can provide is to re-start an unresponsive problem. For any other technical help, the students are responsible to contact Carnegie’s tech Support personnel. Carnegie can be completed on desktop, laptop, or tablet. The only grades a student may receive are A for a completed deadline or F for an incomplete or missed deadline. Partial credit will not be awarded for partially completed deadlines. This is an administrative guideline and cannot be changed.Grading:GRADENUMERICAL VALUE1929765-9525Grading CategoriesTests35%Quizzes?30%Projects (Carnegie) ????? ???? ?20%Class work/Homework15%400000Grading CategoriesTests35%Quizzes?30%Projects (Carnegie) ????? ???? ?20%Class work/Homework15%VERBAL INTERPRETATIONA =100% - 90%Outstanding progressB =??89% - 80%Above average progressC =??79% - 70%Average progressD =??69% - 60%Lowest acceptable progressF =??59% - 0%FailureZ =0%Incomplete/Not turned inCriteria for credit:Class WorkThe textbook will be used daily and the pages pertaining to the topic to be discussed must always be brought to class in the class binder. All materials must be brought to class daily. Sharing of materials is highly discouraged (and shall be penalized during assessments).Lost worksheets or study packets will not be replaced. All previsions will be made to have handed material available through the school’s website, , but no guarantees can be made.Class work will be given daily. Failure to bring in textbook and/or class materials may result in a grade of zero for participation.HomeworkHomework is assigned daily, and it is due by next class, unless otherwise specified.Homework may or may not be posted on the school’s website, but it will be assigned during class and posted on the board. It is the students’ responsibility to copy it down before the end of class.Extraordinary assignments (as well as Carnegie deadlines) will be posted on the school’s website.Homework grading is based on completion, unless stated otherwise. ?All work must be shown, and all instructions must be followed through to receive full credit. There are no exceptions. In general, showing only answers?will not be accepted as a valid homework completion. Homework completion is of utmost importance to succeed in this course. Late assignments will not be graded, unless it is make-up work from an absence (the absence must be excused). Make-up work will not be accepted after the material has been tested. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for and turn in make-up work.All work must be done in pencil. Homework turned in ink will not be accepted. All work must be legible, and must be clearly marked with the student’s name, date, period, and assignment title. Papers lacking a name will not receive credit.Periodically, (about every 2 weeks), you will be requested to print out a copy of your grades and have it signed by your parents. This is called a GRADESLIP. This is to ensure that both you and your parents are cognizant of your performance in the class, and are taking the appropriate measures to keep up. These will be kept on file in class. If you bring the GRADESLIP in with no parent signature, it will count as a 0. There is no make-up for GRADESLIPS. Tests and QuizzesTesting dates, as well as any testing support material, will be posted on the school’s website. Tests and Quizzes must be completed following all instructions to receive full credit. All work must be shown, including complete sentences when required. Any student absent on a test day must have an excused absence or will automatically receive a zero for that test’s grade. Make-up tests will be administered upon the student’s return to school, before school schedule begins (7 AM- 7:30). Make-up tests CANNOT be taken during class upon return, because that would mean missing yet another lesson. It is the student’s responsibility to request any test, or make-up work, upon re-joining the class. Tests must be completed in pencil. Any test completed in ink will have 10 points deducted from the final grade.The use of a cell phone, any smart watch, or any other personal electronic device with a calculator application during a test will result in the automatic invalidation of the test, and an automatic grade of zero. Materials will not be provided during any test. All students are responsible to bring their own materials. Sharing of materials during a test will be penalized with a 10 point deduction, or automatic invalidation of test, at the teacher’s discretion, and depending on severity and frequency of infraction. Cumulative ExamsCumulative exams will be given throughout the year after the completion of each chapter. It is important for students to continuously review the previously taught material, as it will be applied in future concepts and tested on the Florida State Assessment in the Spring.Extra CreditExtra credit WILL NOT be assigned on an individual basis and when assigned must be fully completed to be eligible for grading. Incomplete assignments will not be graded.Academic Dishonesty:Students are expected to be honest and ethical in all their academic work.? Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas:Cheating – use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aidsFabrication – falsification or invention of any informationAssisting -? helping another commit an act of academic dishonestyTampering – altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documentsPlagiarism – representing the words or ideas of another person as one’s own.Academic dishonesty will immediately result in a grade of zero.Doral Academy Prep Academic Integrity Policy:All Doral Academy Charter students are expected to be honest in the way they carry out, present and submit their work. This means that all parts of all works submitted for assessments, whether internal or external, must either be original to the student or must be properly cited. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty/malpractice may involve: Copying materials from a textbook, the internet, or another student and presenting it as one’s own work. Collusion. Taking unauthorized materials into an examination room (e.g. electronic devices other than a permitted calculator, notes, smartphones, etc.) regardless of whether this material is used or potentially contains information pertinent to the examination. Misconduct during an examination, including any attempt to disrupt the examination or distract another student. Exchanging or in any way supporting, or attempting to support, the passing of information that is related to an examination. Failing to comply with the instructions of the teacher/proctor or other members of the school’s staff responsible for the conduct of the examination. Impersonating another student. Stealing/copying examination papers. Using an unauthorized calculator during an examination. Disclosing or discussing the content of an examination paper with a person outside of the immediate school community within 24 hours of the end of the examination. **The list above is by no means exhaustive. Distinction between legitimate collaboration and unacceptable collusion or plagiarism There are occasions when group work is entirely desirable and acceptable. This is legitimate collaboration. In such a case, each student involved should play a distinct part so that it is clearly seen how their contribution differs from that of others in the group. Any written work presented must be individual. One student cannot do the writing for another. Unacceptable collusion occurs when one student copies from another with their agreement, or when one student does the work for another. Actions to be taken by the school if a student is found guilty of malpractice The emphasis of Doral Academy’s academic honesty policy is on prevention, and on students learning the appropriate skills of correctly referencing work. We are aware that students come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and it may take them time to understand this policy. This is not to say that plagiarism is tolerated. Repeated offences will mean that more severe action will be implemented. Student’s found guilty of malpractice in general will be subject to consequences at the discretion of the school administration which can include: Meeting with student’s counselor and school administrator about the incident. Parents notifiedZero earned for the assignmentSaturday school detention Outdoor suspensionStudent placed on academic probation for the school yearHow are students educated about academic honesty and integrity? Parents will be required to read and sign Academic Honesty and Integrity agreement.Policy will be explained by teacher and may be included in teacher’s syllabi.Policy will be located in both Parent and Student contract.Policy will be detailed in school’s morning announcementsAttendance:Due to our block schedule, an absence to a class is equivalent to two absences. An absent student is responsible to obtain the information/topic covered during their absence. An absent student will be held responsible for getting all make-up work. Being absent from class may hinder a student’s academic progress. If possible, don’t miss class at all.Students missing class for extra curricular activities are not exempt from assigned work deadlines. An absent student participating on an extra curricular activity is responsible for any assigned material, and must request make-up work/test upon returning to class.As stated in the Parent Handbook: “Teachers are required to provide students with make-up assignments once the absence has been excused; however, it is the responsibility of the student to request the assignments from the teacher(s).” Tardy:In an effort to maintain to a minimum the disruptions to class time because of tardy students, the administration has set the following rules:Students tardy to their first period, or caught on a Tardy Hall Sweep during the day, will not be allowed into the classroom, will receive an unexcused absence for that period, and will not be allowed to make up the day’s work.Students tardy to a class without a Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) official hall pass may receive a detention, at the teacher’s discretion. In the event that a student is tardy to a class without a MDCPS official hall pass on a test day, the student will not be given extra time to complete the test.Classroom Rules, Procedures and Expectations:Come to class prepared with all necessary materials, and assigned homework to hand in upon entering the classroom.Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. This means having your class materials out, pencil sharpened, and working on the warm-up for the ply with instructions the first time they are given.Be respectful and courteous towards all your teachers, all your peers, and all school personnel. This includes respect towards school’s and peers’ property.Participate in class discussions and activities in a constructive and positive manner.There will be no eating, drinking from cans, or gum chewing in class. Water bottles with a cap are permitted, except on the computer area.Profanity, in any language, will not be tolerated.Personal electronics will be confiscated on sight and sent to administration. No exceptions.Behavioral Consequences (not necessarily in this order):Verbal Warning Confiscation of item(s)Student conference with teacher Phone call/letter home Detention/Saturday SchoolParent, teacher, and student conference Referral to Principal Required Materials:1-?” Three ring binder. This binder should not be shared with any other class.5 Dividers labeled Warm-Up, Textbook, Skills Practice, Vocabulary and Carnegie Cognitive Tutor Notes, placed in that order.Lined Paper and Graph PaperPencils or mechanical pencils and extra lead Red pens for reviewing homework, quizzes, and tests Highlighters$5.00 Materials Fee (to be paid online on the school website under the school store link.)Wish ListCopy paper#2 pencils / red pensRed PensKleenex/ Tissue Paper Plug-Ins LINEN ScentDisinfectant WipesPaper TowelGerm-XIf you wish to donate any of these items to my classroom, please complete the donation form and provide with a receipt (or a copy of it) attached to the form, and send it with the item. I thank you in advance for your donation.Note to parents:It is my goal that all my students are successful in their math course. I will assist all students in any way I can. However, I alone cannot ensure your child’s success. It is of utmost importance that your child attends school, completes homework daily, and turns in all assigned work on a timely manner. I urge you to emphasize to them that ultimately, the responsibility for their learning befalls upon them. The combination of all these aspects will determine your child’s success. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you need to contact me I can be reached at my e-mail, cforte@ . For weekly course updates, please visit my page at the school’s website, . 114300467995Place this syllabus permanently in your class binder. This syllabus will be available in its entirety through the school’s website: this syllabus permanently in your class binder. This syllabus will be available in its entirety through the school’s website: Parent/Student Information Form00Permanent Parent/Student Information FormSTUDENT NAME: _____________________ STUDENT ID NUMBER: ______________ PERIOD: ____ Parental and Student Agreement I have read the syllabus for Ms. Forte’s 6th Grade Advanced/ Regular Math Class and understand the extent, requirements, and expectations for this course. I understand that this syllabus will be available at Doral Academy Prep’s website throughout the school year for reference purposes. Student name (print)__________________________________Student signature__________________________________Period: _____Parent name (print) _______________________________Parent signature _______________________________Date: ___________________________________Note: Failure to return this signature portion does not excuse the student from complying with any of the course requirements and expectations included on the syllabus.Parent Emergency Contact InformationMother’s name:____________________________Father’s name:____________________________Address: _________________________________Address: _________________________________Home phone #: (_____) ________-_________Home phone #: (_____) ________-__________Job phone #: (_____) ________-_________Job phone #: (_____) ________-__________Cell phone #: (_____) ________-_________Cell phone #: (_____) ________-__________E-mail : __________________________________-3318510419735Please list any medical condition(s) I need to be aware of: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________00Please list any medical condition(s) I need to be aware of: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E-mail : __________________________________ ................
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