WELCOME BACK!We are going to have an AMAZING year!

About Your Teacher• Military Brat

• Graduated High School from Stanhope Elmore High School in 2004

• Graduated from Auburn University, Montgomery with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2009

• This is my 6th year teaching, but my 1st year at WMS!

• HUGE Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe fan

• New mom (3 month old daughter)

Absences• Students have three school days to bring an excuse for any absences

• Students must complete all missed work in a timely manner

• Missed work is usually placed on the Make-Up board

• Make-up work requiring teacher assistance may be worked on before school or during a portion of P.E. (with the coaches permission). Check with the teacher ahead of time to make sure she is available.

• A zero will be entered in gradebook if a student has missing work. The grade will be replaced when the work has been turned in and graded.

Tuesday Papers• Every Tuesday (unless otherwise posted)

• Parent must sign each week

• Return on Wednesday

• New papers will NOT be sent home until previous papers have been returned.

Digital Devices• Students are under the same guidelines with personal digital devices as they are

when using computers and other digital devices at school. The Technology Usage Agreement signed by all students and parents applies to, but is not limited to, all digital devices, storage devices/media, and digital content. Students are subject to disciplinary action for misuse of personal devices. Students are expected to use digital devices only for reading and academic purposes. Digital devices are not permitted during instructional time unless indicated by the teacher. Pictures and videos are not permitted on campus for any reason unless authorized by Mrs. Jackson.

Behavior• Respect the other teachers/adults at WMS

• Respect the other students at WMS

• Speak quietly in the cafeteria

• When in the hallway:• Stay in line• Four tiles from the wall• Do not lean on the wall• Listen for instructions

Dress Code• Jeans can not have holes above the knee

• Shorts/skirts can not be shorter than 2 inches above the knee

• Shirts must cover the shoulders-no spaghetti strap tops

• Tennis shoes are required for P.E.

• Questions?

Drills• What do I do if there is a fire?

• What do I do if there is inclement weather?

• What do I do if there is an intruder (lockdown)?

Hall Passes

• Students must use their Assignment book when in the hallway without a teacher. The pass must include the date, time, destination, and the teachers’ signature.

Sixth Grade Mathematics• We will be working from our Glencoe textbooks this year• Volume 1 will be used first semester• Volume 2 will be used second semester

• Do not throw away any notes or scratch paper!

• We will also use Khan Academy

• Can also be accessed from home

Sixth Grade MathematicsStandards

• Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems

• Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers

• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions

• Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions

• Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities

• Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables

• Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume

• Develop understanding of statistical variability

• Summarize and describe distributions

• Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples

What if I need help?• ASK!

• I am many things, but a mind reader is not one of my mastered skills. Email, write a note, pull me to the side, ask me in class, get my attention and let me know you need help!

• Look back at your notes

• Great resources: • KhanAcademy.org

• www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

• www.mathway.com

• www.freehomeworkhelp.com

• www.tutorvista.com

• Your online text: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ access what you need from home along with videos and extra practice

• My Big Campus: http://www.mybigcampus.com send me a message if you have a question from home

• Math Help: www.mathway.com, www.freehomeworkhelp.com, www.tutorvista.com

• Math Games/Practice: http://www.ezschool.com/Grade6/index.html, http://mrnussbaum.com/mathcode/

• Remediation and basic skills practice: http://resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html

• iOS Apps: Math Champ Challenge, iTooch Math Grade 6, Dictionary.com Flashcards, ConnectED Mobile (allows you to view your textbook)

Math Routines & Activities• Bellringer – Daily; varied concepts & skills. • Expectations: Write in your Table of Contents; number each entry; counts as daily grade;

YOU are responsible for getting missed entries

• Cooperative & Collaborative Student Centered Learning• New or continued from previous day; student-centered fostering student participation,

cooperation, and collaboration

• Homework Assignments• Must be written in assignment book

• Computer Lab• We will visit the lab as often as possible. We will complete various computer activities such

as Khan Academy and other math practice/games

Mathematics Grades• Study Guides will not be given out. However, we will review via games, practice,

etc. prior to each test.

• Daily Grades = 50%• Practice problems• Notebooks (bellringer & Interactive Notebook)

• Test Grades = 50%• At least 3 tests per quarter• In-Class Projects

Math Expectations• Assignments must be written into your assignment book

• Important information concerning tests will also be sent via Remind

• All work should be neat, legible, and organized

• All work is to be completed in pencil unless otherwise stated

I know what I think…what do you think?

What do YOU need to do in order to ensure a great, productive year?