COMMUNICATION
Mrs. Poole
6th Grade Math Syllabus
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER
CONTACT INFO: kpoole@eanesisd.net Conference: 2:15 - 3:00
I’m excited to begin my third year at WRMS and my 32rd year with EISD.. I graduated from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos before it was named Texas State with a Masters in Elementary Education. My Certifications include Self Contained Grades 1-8, and ESL 4-8.
Mrs. Poole
This year will be my 25th year of teaching. My first 23 years were in elementary school and then I graduated to middle school! My extended family lives in the Austin area and one of my sisters works here in the WRMS front office! I attended Crockett High School in South Austin and my husband is a Westlake grad and an employee of the district as well. We have a 17 year old son who is a senior at WHS this fall so we three Pooles are “all in” with this district and community.
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COURSE INFO & SUPPLIES
In Math 6 our curriculum is based on the 6th grade math Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and students will take the 6th grade math STAAR at the end of the school year. Students will use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution. Students will select appropriate tools such as real objects, manipulatives, algorithms, paper and pencil, and technology and techniques such as mental math, estimation, number sense, and generalization and abstraction to solve problems. Students will be effectively communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations such as symbols, diagrams, graphs, computer programs, and language. Students will use mathematical relationships to generate solutions and make connections and predictions. Students will analyze mathematical relationships connected to everyday experiences.
Unit 1: Equivalent Rational Numbers Unit 7: Algebraic Representations
Unit 2: Compare/Represent Rational Numbers Unit 8: Equations/Inequalities
Unit 3: Integer Operations Unit 9: Geometry
Unit 4: Rational Number Operations Unit 10: Data Analysis
Unit 5: Expressions Unit 11: Personal Financial Literacy
Unit 6: Proportional Reasoning
Course Information
BRING the following supplies DAILY:
Link to Poole’s Amazon Wish List:
Tutoring: Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
BEHAVIOR
BE SUCCESSFUL
BE READY
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE
RESPECTFUL
Check Skyward and Google Classroom weekly to remain up to date on assignments, grades, and announcements.
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COMMUNICATION
*Students will receive a weekly packet with lesson notes and resources in class each Monday. The packet will also be posted on Google Classroom.
*Students will see the weekly lesson plans on our classroom whiteboard, indicating classwork and homework for each day.
*Students will see a daily agenda on our Newline screen at the beginning of class each day which will inform them of the class time sequence for that day.
**It is recommended that students take a picture of the weekly whiteboard at the first of the week, and copy the daily agenda at the start of each class period**
GRADES
Daily Work includes Warm-ups, assignments given in class for new concept practice, weekly Learning Checks, a per unit spiral check , digital skills practice and packet participation grades. Learning Checks count two times in the Skyward gradebook.
Each quarter, the lowest daily grade will be dropped. In Math 6, students may redo assignments scored < 70%, for up to 70% credit.
Daily Work 30%
Homework is assigned on Monday through Thursday as a support and reinforcement of daily class content. Homework assignments are due in class the day after assigned. The homework grade reflects effort rather than complete accuracy as these assignments are intended to provide practice of new skills. Students are encouraged to bring their questions about homework back to class for discussion each day. NOTE: if approached thoughtfully and responsibly, homework can positively impact test performance.
Homework 10%
Students earning less than 70% on a unit test are allowed to take a re-test in the Testing Center for up to a 70% after having received tutoring on missed concepts. . Re-tests must be completed within 5 school days of receiving the original test score. It is the student’s responsibility to remember to retake an assessment within the 5 days. Retest may be completed before school, during lunch, WCT, or after school Monday - Thursday.
Assessments 60%
ABSENCES
Students are allowed to make up work any time they need to be absent. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire and complete notes and practice from the absence.
Daily notes and assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. If there are paper copies, they will be placed in each class period’s make up work folder. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire and complete the the notes and assignments.
Did we do anything while I was absent?
If an absence is on a test or Learning Check day, students will take those assessments in the testing center before school, during lunch, WCT, or after school Monday -Thursday until 5:00 pm. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the missing LC or test. Always check the weekly packet and whiteboard to be aware of when assessments are scheduled and check Google Classroom to see what was missed each day.
Per district policy, students have a day for each day absent to turn in missed assignments. For school-related absences, students are still responsible for content missed so they should pick up work or visit Google Classroom before the absence. If an absence occurs on a test review day, students have 1 school day to review and the next day take the missed test in the testing center.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
➔ Students should complete work to their best ability. If assistance is needed on any assignment, before school tutoring is available on Tuesdays,, and/or Thursdays.
➔ Cheating is defined as willfully copying the work of another and claiming the credit. This includes (but is not limited to) taking answers from a peer, a website, photomath, or from an answer key and/or sharing your work with another student.
Offense # | Consequences | Types of behaviors that do not represent you being you your best self:
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1st | Warning: Check yourself | |
2nd | 4-Questions | |
3rd | Individual Conference - Parent Contact | |
4th | Behave Out-Referral |
DISTRICT AI INITIATIVE
https://www.eanesisd.net/academics/ed-tech
Our AI guidelines support ethical, transparent, and effective use of AI to enhance learning, protect student data, and maintain academic integrity.
Educational Enhancement
AI should be used to support teaching, learning, and operational efficiency in alignment with our district’s educational goals. It must not be used to replace critical thinking, creativity, or human judgment. Educators and students are encouraged to view AI as a collaborative tool that augments, rather than substitutes, the personalized and innovative learning experience.
Ethical Use
Users who engage with AI tools should do so in a manner that upholds ethical standards, including respect for others' work, data privacy, and intellectual property. This includes adhering to district-approved resources, ensuring proper citations of AI-generated content, and fostering a culture of academic integrity.
Transparency
When a teacher allows students to utilize AI, or teachers use AI to generate content, users should be transparent about its role and contribution. Teachers should model this practice by explicitly identifying how AI was used in lesson preparation or assessments, setting a standard for students to follow.