Class Syllabus

Sevier Middle School

Math 6 and 6th Grade Advanced

Courtney Lozano

Phone #: 864-355-8243

Email: clozano@greenville.k12.sc.us  

Course Overview:

This standards-based sixth-grade course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes concepts, operations, and problems solving with decimals, fractions, and percents in addition to an introduction to integers and ratios. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of simple equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections. 

Course Content Standards:

    Please refer to the South Carolina Department of Education website for Content Standards: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards/mathematics/standards/2025-south-carolina-college-and-career-ready-mathematics-standards/ 

Course Pacing:

See Math Calendar tab on my website or Google Classroom for a daily breakdown of math topics/pacing.

Textbook Title:

McGraw-Hill: South Carolina Reveal Math, Course 1, Volumes 1 & 2 

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: 80-89

C: 70-79

D: 60-69

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. 

Magic School

Not Applicable for this course.

Generative AI

Not applicable for this course.