Big Ideas Math (6^th Grade Math)

Instructors Name: Mr. Justin Risch

Instructor Planning Period for Appointments

(Mon.-Fri. 1:40-3:10)

E-Mail Address- justin.risch@slps.org

School Phone: 314-231-0413 

Big Ideas Math (6^th Grade-Math)

Course Description: This class exposes students to highly motivating and relevant problems. The content of this class requires students to have the depth and rigor needed to prepare for career-readiness and other high school-level courses. In addition, this class prepares students to meet the challenges of tomorrow to provide a greater depth of understanding.

Text: Big Ideas Math (Green Book)

Methods of Instruction: Do Now, Teach Lesson, (In-Class Activities)-Independent/Group Work, Exit Slips, and Homework

Course Objectives: Students will be able to understand and solve for the Number System, Expressions    and Equations, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability

Assignments: Students will complete Do Now’s, In-Class Activities (Independent-Group), Quizzes, Tests, Exit Slips, and Homework  

Exams/Tests/ Quizzes: Quizzes and Tests will be given in a weekly/bi-weekly manner

Grading Criteria:  All grades will be based on a point system

Course Requirements: BasicMathematics/Pre-Algebra

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken on a daily basis

SUPPLIES EACH STUDENT WILL NEED DAILY IN  CLASS

Bring to class daily:                   These may also be used in other classes:

                                                            Pencil/Pen

                                                              Paper

                                                            Calculator        

                                                            Agenda book for homework                                                                                                            Graphing paper

                                                            Hand held pencil sharpener

(Optional)

Class Donation:                        A box of tissue or a roll of paper towels,

                                               4-Pack of EXPO dry-erase markers for student boards

HOMEWORK POLICY

Nightly homework is checked the next class day.  Those assignments can only be made throughout each quarter. If you are absent, please check with the teacher or other students before returning to class to get your assignments.  Late work will be accepted in a timely manner and only partial credit can be received.  Good attendance is encouraged, whereas Do Now’s can’t be made up.  Extra credit work is available under special circumstances. 

TEACHER AVAILABILITY

To schedule a personal conference or to have a phone conference you may call the office and leave a message with the school secretary.  I will return your call during my planning period or after school that day.  Parents may also email me at justin.risch@slps.org. I check my email several times daily Monday through Friday.  Please remember to include your child’s full name with all correspondence.

RULES/EXPECTATIONS

Students will show respect for the teacher, other students, and equipment.

Students will raise their hands and wait to be called on before speaking out.  No loud/disruptive talking.

Students will come to class on time with completed homework, supplies and be ready to work.

Students will check the progress of their class grade weekly on:   SIS-Parent Portal.

REWARDS                                                                  CONSEQUENCES

Verbal Praise                                                                Verbal Warning

Reward (Varies)                                                            Parental Phone call/meeting

Homework/Test Question Coupon                                 Omission from class/activities (Lunch Detention)

Special Activities                                                         A referral to an administrator

GRADING CRITERIA

Students will be earning points for each activity they complete.  Daily Do Now’s or Exit Slip activities will usually be worth 5 points a day, In-Class Activities/assignments around 10 points. Quizzes and Tests are usually worth 20 points, and all other assignments (including homework) will be based on a rubric or the amount of work required by the student to complete the activity. 

PLEASE KEEP PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED IN THE OFFICE SO THAT YOU RECEIVE GRADE ALERTS & EMAIL UPDATES REGARDING YOUR CHILD’S GRADE. 

I have reviewed this class syllabus with my parents and understand the makeup work policy.

Student Signature:_______________________________________________________________

Parent Signature:________________________________________________Date:____________

Parent Phone:___________________________________________________________________

Parent Email Address:____________________________________________________________

   (PARENT EMAIL NEEDED FOR TEACHER TO FORWARD GRADESHEETS AND UPDATES)

Written Assignments and Academic Misconduct: All written work submitted must be the student’s original work and conform to the guidelines provided by the teacher. This means that any substantive ideas, phrases, sentences, and/or any published ideas must be properly referenced to avoid even the appearance of plagiarism. It is the student’s responsibility to know all relevant school policies concerning plagiarism. Any documented cases of plagiarism can and will result in a failing grade.