The
American School of Asuncion
6th
Grade Math and Science
Ms
Rachael VanFleet
Materials:
Binder (share with Mr H) Protractor
2 folders with holes Erasers
Pencils Cover for science and
math book
Color pencils or markers Loose-leaf paper and graph
paper
Scissors Pencil sharpener
Metric ruler Glue
Basic calculator (+-x/) Pens
Agenda Different materials throughout
for projects
Classroom Rules:
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared
3. Respect yourself, others, and
property
4. Stay on task and do your best
5. Follow school rules
Grading for Math: Grading
for Science:
10% Notes & agenda 10% Notes, Homework & agenda
10% Homework 20% Participation
15% Projects 30% Labs
45% Quizzes & Tests 30% Tests
20% Participation 10% Projects
Absent: You get one
day for every day you are absent to make up the work.
Late work: If an
assignment is late the best grade you can get is 50%.
Correctives: You may
do correctives on any assignment or test. You get back only half credit and
must
explain either what you did wrong or where in the book or
notes you found the correct answer.
Grades will be posted
by code name Fridays on the wall so you may know what your grade is and fix
errors if
necessary.
Units Covered in Science and
Math
Science units include: Science
Process Skills, Earth, Cells, Microorganisms, Matter, Energy, Temperature
& Heat, Chemistry, and Health.
Math units include: fractions,
geometry, integers, graphing, decimals, measurement, ratio, proportion, and
percent.
Bonus Bucks: 1 may be earned
every 2 weeks for good behavior, 2 for all work in on time, being good
for a sub. They are redeemable for a variety of fun things.
Brag Cards: If a student
gets a good grade they may get a card to brag to you and have signed and redeem
for candy.
GRADES POSTED ON LINE. Be sure to find out your child’s ID.
Remember these are not permanent; they are to help everyone know what needs to
be fixed. Below are some things to keep in mind:
What do you correct first?
1. Missing
work (only worth 50% but well worth it!)
2. Tests
and Quizzes
3. Other
work with 60% or less
4. Anything
else
How do you do correctives? (Only get back 50% of
what’s wrong)
For each problem missed you must:
1. Put
the correct answer
2. EXPLAIN
what you did wrong OR locate the correct answer in your notes, book, or lab
OR step by step how to do it or why it is now correct.
HELP I am available before school, after school, morning
break, and my planning period to help with questions and to make up any tests
or quizzes. If you set up an appointment with me you are more likely to catch
me. Before school I am often in the science computer lab and after school I
often have meetings or might be in the secondary computer lab if I am not in my
room.
There is also a homework club run by the high school honor
students in the Art room on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
CALENDAR on the outside of my door shows important due dates
of projects and major tests. Feel free to check it often.
6th Grade Information Web page:
Check it out or email me at rachaelvanfleet@yahoo.com
I’m looking forward to a great year.
