Class Syllabus
Sevier Middle School
Math 6 & 6/7
Courtney Lozano
Phone #: 864-355-8243
Email: clozano@greenville.k12.sc.us
Course Overview:
The South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics (SCCCR) will be used for instructional purposes during the 2023-24 school year. In Grade 6 and 7, instructional time will focus on five critical areas: (1) the number system; (2) ratios and proportional relationships; (3) expressions, equations, and inequalities; (4) geometry and measurement; and (5) data analysis and statistics.
The South Carolina College and Career Ready (SCCCR) Mathematical Process Standards describe ways in which developing student practitioners of the discipline of mathematics increasingly ought to engage with the subject matter as they grow in mathematical maturity and expertise throughout the elementary, middle, and high school years.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason both contextually and abstractly.
Use critical thinking skills to justify mathematical reasoning and critique the reasoning of others.
Connect mathematical ideas and real-world situations through modeling.
Use a variety of mathematical tools effectively and strategically.
Communicate mathematically and approach mathematical situations with precision.
Identify and utilize structure and patterns.
Course Content Standards:
Please refer to the South Carolina Department of Education website for Content Standards: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/mathematics/standards/scccr-standards-for-mathematics-final-print-on-one-side/.
Textbook Title:
Carnegie Learning- South Carolina Middle School Math Solution Course 1
Materials Needed:
ALL SUPPLIES LISTED BELOW MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS DAILY!
-2 (100 sheet) Composition Notebooks
-Several Pencils & Erasers
-Personal Pencil Sharpener
-Colored Pencils
-Tape
-Ear Buds (These do not need to be expensive.)
-Charged Chromebook & Charger
Grading Scale:
A: 90 -100
B: 80-90
C: 70-80
D: 60-70
F: Below 60
We will follow the grading guidelines set by Greenville County Schools for all middle school math classes.
50% tests and projects
50% quizzes, classwork, warm-ups, minor assignments
Students grades can be viewed through GCS Backpack.
Missed Work/ Makeup Work Policy:
Students are responsible for making up all missed work when they are absent within 5 school days of returning to school.
Check Google Classroom to view/complete missed work.
Paper copies of handouts are kept in a tray in the classroom.
Students should not miss more class time to make up quizzes/tests. Instead, they should make arrangements to make-up quizzes/tests before school from 8:00-8:30 AM or during first period flight from 8:30-9:00 AM.
Late Work:
Late work is accepted up to 5 school days of the original due date or the end of the grading period, whichever comes first. There will be no point reduction on assignments turned in within the five school days. However, no late work will be accepted after 5 school days of the assignment being due.
Retake Policy:
All students will have ONE opportunity to retake MAJOR assessments that do not already include checkpoints.
There will be no retakes on minor assignments.
Classroom Rules:
In this class we LEARN:
1. L= Listen and follow all directions quickly.
2. E= Enter and exit prepared.
3. A= Always do your best.
4. R= Respect yourself, others, and materials.
5. N= No excuses!
*All school rules will be enforced in my classroom. The Sevier website has a Sevier Student Handbook describing school policies. This information is reviewed with the students at the beginning of the school year. The school rules remain in effect throughout the duration of the school year.
Communication with Parents:
1.) Google Classroom = Google Classroom will keep parents informed about what we are learning in our classroom, upcoming events, and classroom assignments. Please also refer to your child's math interactive notebook to see specific notes on what we are currently learning in class.
2.) Website= I will update our class website regularly throughout the school year with important information regarding what we are learning about in class.
3.) Phone Call= Contact me with questions or concerns anytime at 864-355-8243.
4.) E-mail= Please feel free to contact me at clozano@greenville.k12.sc.us.
5.) BackPack/Power School= Parents can check their child's current grades at https://gcsbackpack.com/signin.aspx. You may receive your login information from the front office.
6.) Conferences= Parents may set up a conference anytime to discuss questions or concerns.
7.) Grade Reports= Students will receive a report card each nine weeks.