I am excited to begin this amazing journey of education with you. My goal this year is to educate, grow and relate to your child with the standards of sixth grade math, principles of RAISE, and building relationships with all stakeholders at ASCEND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY.
What we will learn:
When feasible, we will be incorporating the topics into real world applications and cross curricular themes.
Fractions -- We will cover Least Common Multiples, Greatest Common Factor, Distributive Property, and Fraction Operations
Ratios & Proportions -- We will learn the difference between a ratio and a proportion. We will use these to solve problems and real world applications
Computation -- We will explore adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with rational numbers. We will also learn about decimals and exponents.
Number Line -- We will discover the number line (especially the left side of zero) and explore absolute value and opposites. We will also graph inequalities on a number line.
Expressions -- We will learn what an expression is and how they are useful. We will also discuss properties of expressions and equivalent expressions.
Equations & Inequalities -- We will discover how we use Algebra to answer problems and learn the process for solving one step equations.
Coordinate Plane, Area, Surface Area & Volume— We will learn the coordinate plane has four quadrants and how to plot points on it. We will find area of 2-dimensional figures and surface area and volume of 3-dimensional figures.
Data Collection -- We will learn about taking surveys, reading types of data, and showing our data in several different ways.
Grades: Categories: Consequences:
90-100 A Classwork/Homework(45%) Verbal Warning
80-89 B Assessments/Projects(30%) Move Seat
70-79 C Notebook check(15%) Silent lunch/Detention
60-69 D Exit Ticket/Mini Quiz(10%) Call Home
Below 59 F Office Referral (immediate when behavior is severe)
Late Work:Late work due to an excused absence will be accepted up to 3 days late. If the absence is extended over several days more time will be given.
Missing work will be deducted at 10 points a day. The lowest grade given will be 50 if turned in.
Expectations:Throughout Ascend Leadership Academy, students are expected to adhere to the principles of the RAISE leadership program. We will be discussing what each component looks like throughout the day/year.
RESPONSIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
When feasible, we will be incorporating the topics into real world applications and cross curricular themes.
Fractions -- We will cover Least Common Multiples, Greatest Common Factor, Distributive Property, and Fraction Operations
Ratios & Proportions -- We will learn the difference between a ratio and a proportion. We will use these to solve problems and real world applications
Computation -- We will explore adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with rational numbers. We will also learn about decimals and exponents.
Number Line -- We will discover the number line (especially the left side of zero) and explore absolute value and opposites. We will also graph inequalities on a number line.
Expressions -- We will learn what an expression is and how they are useful. We will also discuss properties of expressions and equivalent expressions.
Equations & Inequalities -- We will discover how we use Algebra to answer problems and learn the process for solving one step equations.
Coordinate Plane, Area, Surface Area & Volume— We will learn the coordinate plane has four quadrants and how to plot points on it. We will find area of 2-dimensional figures and surface area and volume of 3-dimensional figures.
Data Collection -- We will learn about taking surveys, reading types of data, and showing our data in several different ways.
Grades: Categories: Consequences:
90-100 A Classwork/Homework(45%) Verbal Warning
80-89 B Assessments/Projects(30%) Move Seat
70-79 C Notebook check(15%) Silent lunch/Detention
60-69 D Exit Ticket/Mini Quiz(10%) Call Home
Below 59 F Office Referral (immediate when behavior is severe)
Late Work:Late work due to an excused absence will be accepted up to 3 days late. If the absence is extended over several days more time will be given.
Missing work will be deducted at 10 points a day. The lowest grade given will be 50 if turned in.
Expectations:Throughout Ascend Leadership Academy, students are expected to adhere to the principles of the RAISE leadership program. We will be discussing what each component looks like throughout the day/year.
RESPONSIBILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
I expect all students to ask questions, participate in class discussions and activities, make mistakes and learn from them, be kind to others and to complete assignments in a timely manner.