6th grade Math Course Syllabus

Ms. Pinto (karla.costapinto@browardschools.com)

Welcome to Lyons Creek Middle School and to the sixth grade! To become academically successful, there are some
general guidelines to follow throughout the year. Your knowledge of our school and expectations are vital in the
success of your childs education. Below you will find important information. Please keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Course Description
Develop an understanding of and fluency with multiplication and division of fractions and decimals, data analysis,
fractions, decimals and percents, write and interpret mathematical expressions and equations and use formulas to
solve geometry problems.
Overview of year-(Subject to change based on student mastery)
Review of 5th grade material - estimating, place value, divisibility rules, adding/subtracting decimals/fractions
Numbers/Number Operations
Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Equivalent Expressions
Equations and Inequalities
Geometry
Measurement and Data
All standards within units will be frequently assessed to monitor mastery and practice homework will be given daily except
Fridays.
Course Objective
Students will be developed into thinkers and problem solvers by building on skills learned at the elementary level.
(Students are expected to have mastered basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts in order to be
prepared for new material.)
Materials
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Florida Go Math 1
Supplies
1. 2 Spiral notebooks (1 per quarter)
2. Pencils (mechanical is highly suggested)
3. Eraser
4. 1 4-pack of black dry erase markers
5. Binder

Wish List
1. Tissues
2. Hand Sanitizer
3. Paper Towels
4. Wipes
5. Copy Paper
6. Loose Leaf Paper

Classroom Expectations
1. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
2. Listen silently while the teacher is speaking.
3. Request permission before getting out of your seat.
4. Come to class prepared.
5. Keep hands, feet, objects and inappropriate comments to yourself.
6. Be respectful.
7. No cellphones or other electronics during class time.
We believe our school should be a place where teachers can teach and students can learn. We will not tolerate any behavior
that interferes with this. All directions are to be followed immediately.
Attendance Policy

School begins promptly at 9:30am. Students are expected to be on time for each class. If it is necessary for a student to
be absent, please notify the attendance office at 754-322-3702. It is the STUDENTS responsibility to request make up
work and complete the assignments within the allotted time frame of 2 days for each absence.
Grading Policy
Tests 35% of overall grade
Homework/Classwork 30% of overall grade
Quizzes 25% of overall grade
Academic Participation/Logs 10% of overall grade
**Late work policy Assignments are to be completed on time. A late assignment will be accepted with a drop of a
letter grade for everyday it is late. (Not to exceed 4 days late or will result in a ZERO)**
Helpful Information
Daily Schedule (3rd period and lunch will vary based on students individual schedule)
o 1st period 9:30 10:27
o 2nd period 10:31 11:23
o 3rd period 11:27 11:38 and 12:16 1:12
o Lunch B 11:42 12:12
o 4th period 1:16 2:08
o 5th period 2:12 3:04
o 6th period 3:08 4:00

Please enroll in Remind for classroom reminders of important dates and announcements.

At no time should you or your child be unsure about academic progress. The Pinnacle Gradebook System in
available online at: www.browardschools.com/pinnacle

Our math textbook is online and offers valuable resources to help your child be successful. The web address is:
https://my.hrw.com/

Please visit our schools website to access useful links, phone numbers, e-mails, calendars
http://lyonscreek.browardschools.com/

E-mail is the best way to contact me! So here is your first assignment, for a grade! Parent/guardian,
please e-mail Ms. Pinto at karla.costapinto@browardschools.com with the subject line being the
STUDENTs first and last name. Within the e-mail body, please type the parent/guardians name,
and best contact number(s).

(Cut, sign and return to Ms. Pinto)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ms. Pinto, we have read and reviewed the information.
Students Name (Print first, last) _________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian contact info: Email: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________