Jefferson County Traditional Middle School - 6th grade Math

Syllabus
Kristen Gattshall
Topics / Units of Study: Assessment dates with detailed information of
standards included will be posted on class websites. They can also be found at
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us under the learning tab.
 Factors, multiples, and
fluently divide
Division with fractions and
operations with decimals
Graphing rational numbers
Introductions to ratios and
rate
Solving problems with ratios
and unit rates
Solving problems with
percents and measurement
conversions
Writing and evaluating
expressions
Writing and solving equations
Writing, solving, and
graphing inequalities
2D Geometry, 3D Geometry
Central tendency and data
distributions

Student Supply Needs:

Pencils
Calculator
Colored pencils/markers/crayons
2 Spiral notebooks (single subject),
Folder
Math book (provided by school)
Primary Materials, Texts, and Technology Used:
Holt McDougal Mathematics Textbooks
District developed materials
Supplementary resources as needed
Websites interactives via a tablet computer and Ipad

Interactive Student Notebook: One of the most important things the students
will be using this year is their ISN (interactive student notebook). They will be
expected to bring their notebook to class every single day. These notebooks will
have all of their important skills that we learn and take notes on. They will refer
back to these learned concepts throughout the entire year, so it is important that
they keep up with it and make sure it stays organized-for their benefit.

Means of Parent Communication: Check the class website weekly for

information about what we are learning in math class! The website will be
updated every week and is available at http://gattshall.weebly.com/. Teachers can
also be called at 502-485-8272 or emailed at
Kristen.gattshall@jefferson.kyschools.us.

Action Plan: Student behavior will be addressed using the school-wide behavior
plan in the agenda.
JCPS Scale used for
Communicating Grades: At any time, you can access all classes:
current grades through the Parent Portal. It is the parents A=90%-100%
responsibility to be monitoring grades on parent B=80%-89%
C=70%-79%
portal. For usernames/passwords or issues accessing Parent D=60%-69%
Portal, contact the school bookkeeper in the office. If you do U=below 60%
not have computer access, send in a note and I will gladly
print out grades. Report cards will be sent home at the end of the grading period,
paper copies of progress reports will be distributed halfway through each grading
period.
How Grades will be Determined:
Student Engagement with Standards (20%)
Components: Group Work, Notebooks, Participation, Sponges
Student Progression Toward Standards (30%)
Components: Homework, Quizzes, Self Assessment, Projects showing
progress
Homework is assigned Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
night. It is ok to be incorrect on homework, but not incomplete! The
interactive student notebook always contains examples and notes for
guidance.
Content quizzes will be announced. However, students will have
occasional unannounced notebook quizzes which they may use their
ISN as a resource. This makes them accountable to keep their ISN
current!
Student Mastery of Standards (50%)
Components: Proficiency Assessments, Performance Assesments, Projects
showing mastery
Proficiencies are assessments designed by the district and given
approximately once every 6 to 9 weeks. Students will participate in a
weeklong review of content prior to the assessment with clear study
tools to use at home. They are assigned grades based on the following scale:
Ranking Other
Classes
Distinguished 100%
Proficient 85%B
Apprentice 75%C
Novice 60% D
Performance assessments are graded using the following rubric.
How Do I Grade Your Progress towards Key Focus Topics?
Level of
Symb Numeric
Learnin Target Mastery
ol al Grade
g
Student demonstrates written and verbal evidence of
+ Achieved complete understanding of learning target. Student is able 100%
to use new learning to solve problems.
Student demonstrates a limited understanding of learning
Partially target. There is evidence of minor misconceptions or
75%
Achieved confusion. Student may not be able to apply the concept in
contexts other than those examined or discussed in class.
Unachiev Student demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of 65%
-
ed the learning target.
Late and Make-Up Work
I do not accept late work unless you were absent from school
the day it was due! It is the students job to ask me for
their makeup work as soon as they return from school!
According to JCPS policy, if you are absent from school, you
have the number of school days you were absent plus one day
to make up and turn in the work.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Parents please feel free to keep this for your records!
I have read the syllabus and understand the requirements of
math class.
Student Signature_______________________________