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Grading Scale
• 93-100 A
• 84-92 B
• 75-83 C
• 65-74 D
• 64 Below F
Tests/Graded Work
• Returned graded assignments are to
be kept in graded work section of
your notebook until your are
instructed to clean our your
notebooks of end of 9 weeks
Classroom
Rules/Expectations
• Every student is expected to
follow certain Classroom
Expectations in addition to
those listed in your Mount
Pleasant Area School District
Handbook
3 Expectations
•Honesty
•Responsibility
•Respect
Classroom
Rules/Expectations
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Always raise your hand
Be respectful
Follow directions
Come to class prepared
Stay on task
Work quietly
Be ready to learn
Disruptive Class
Behaviors
• Three Strike System
– If I speak to you 3 times about
disruptive behavior, you will lose recess
and I will call home
– If you receive 3 detentions for class
disruption, you will receive a write up
and call home
Other behaviors
• Other behaviors constitute write ups
and detentions and are decided on a
case by case basis.
Math Content Covered
• Percents
• Geometry
• Adding,
Subtracting,
Multiplying, and
Dividing Fractions
• Mean, Median,
Mode, and Range
• Measurement
• Ratios and
Proportions
• Probability
• Perimeter, Area,
and Volume
• Integers and
Equations (prealgebra
MATH Grades will be determined
on a TOTAL Point System and will
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Tests/Quizzes
Homework
Class activities/Projects
Notebook
Daily Participation
Worksheets
Math Minutes
Pssa Practice
Grades
• Grades are will be
updated in Classroll each
Monday by 10:00 AM
Tests/Quizzes
• All tests and quizzes will be
announced
• There will be a test at the end of
Chapter, a Mid-term (open notes) and
Final (open notes)
• Small quizzes will be given
periodically throughout the year
Class activities/Projects
• We will do a variety of class
activities to practice our math skills
• We will complete one major project
each 9 weeks
• Any activity that is graded will be
announced
MATH NOTEBOOK
• You are required to keep a math
notebook
• It will be kept in 3 ring binder
• Notebook will be graded once a 9
weeks
• Each notebook quiz will be a minimum
of 25 points and a maximum of 50
points
Homework
• All homework needs to be
completed
• All homework will be worth a
minimum of 2 points (graded for
completion)
• Some homework assignments will be
graded (always announced)
Homework
• Homework should always be recorded in
your planner
• Homework will be given almost daily
• If homework is not done, it will
drastically affect you grade
• If homework is incomplete you will get a
zero
• IT WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE.
Homework/Assignment
Postings
• Homework will always be posted on
whiteboard in front of classroom
• Homework will be posted on my
website by 3:30 pm each day
Daily Participation
• Participation points will include:
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Preparation
Contributions
Attention to task
Following classroom rules, procedures, and
expectations
Daily Participation
• Participation points will be entered
into twice a nine weeks.
• Participation points will total 100
points each nine weeks.
Math Minutes
• Math Minutes will be 20% of your
Math Grade
• Complete almost daily
• Graded 2-3 times per week at
random
Pssa Practice
• PSSA Practice will be 20% of your
Math Grade
• Complete once or twice a week
Attendance is
IMPORTANT!
• If you are not here, you are missing
very important CONTENT!!!
• You will get as many days are you
were absent to make up work
• If you are absent on the day of a
test, you will take it the next day.
Attendance
• On the day of your absence any
homework and material needed will be
sent to the office by 3:15.
Extra Credit
• Extra credit is incorporated in
assignments, activities, tests
throughout the year
• I will not allow additional credit
unless you have 90% in homework
completion and a 90% in daily
participation
Spelling
Mrs. Levander
Spelling
• A Lesson will be completed each
week.
• Pre-test will be given Mondays
• Post-test will be given Fridays
• Students who receive 100% on Pretest will not have to take Post-test
Spelling
Graded Material
• Weekly Tests
• Unit Tests
• Sentence Completion Worksheets
• Homework
• Proof Reading Worksheet
• Mid-term/Final
• Mrs. Levander’s Contact info:
Phone: (724) 547-4100 ext 4201
(you will be directed to my
voicemail)
Email:
[email protected]
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT
ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR
CONCERNS
6th Grade Math/SpellingMrs. Levander
I have reviewed and understand these
rules/policies
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Student Signature_________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________
Date________