
The Math Counts program is a school-wide program to promote mastery in a variety of math skills. Students pass tests according to grade level to earn awards. Milestones for each grade are summarized.
Level 1: 1/4 page addition 0-6 in one minute to earn a certificate and magnet
Level 2: 1/2 page addition 0-10 in two minutes to earn a pencil and eraser
Level 3: 1/4 page subtraction 0-6 in one minute to earn a free ice cream
Level 4: 1/2 page addition 1-18 in two minutes to earn a bendable toy
Level 5: Full page addition to 19 and subtraction to 6 in four minutes to earn a T-shirt
Level 1: 1/2 page addition facts 0-9 in two minutes to earn a certificate award with seal
Level 2: 1/2 page addition facts 0-18 in two minutes to earn a seal on certificate and blow pop
Level 3: 1/2 page subtraction facts 0-9 in two minutes to earn seal on certificate and pencil with eraser
Level 4: 1/2 page subtraction facts 0-18 in two minutes to earn seal on certificate and a free ice cream
Level 5: Full page (60 facts) addition and subtraction 0-18 in four minutes. Students can miss no more than 2 of 60 facts to earn a Math Counts T-shirt
Level 1: 100 addition problems in 5 minutes with 95% correct to earn a star
Level 2: 100 subtraction problems in 5 minutes with 95% correct to earn a star
Level 3: Series of 1 minute tests for each multiplication table. Each test consists of facts 0-12 for each number.
Level 1: 20 addition problems in 1 minute
Level 2: 20 subtraction problems in 1 minute to receive a certificate
Level 3: 20 multiplication problems in 1 minute to earn a Gold Star on Certificate
Level 4: 20 division problems in 1 minute to earn a Math Counts T-shirt
After earning a T-shirt students can proceed to division facts and earn prizes If students pass the Division Mastery, they begin learning States & Capitals and Presidents.
Level 1: Mastery of multiplication and division facts (20 problems) with 95% accuracy on timed tests. Certificate is placed outside classroom door as students complete this level.
Level 2: Mastery of long division (four digit by one digit) and multiplication problems (three digit by two digit) with 80% accuracy on a ten-problem test. Students will earn a seal on their certificate and the student's name will be placed on a bulletin board.
Level 3: Successfully complete math test covering selected fifth grade objectives with 85% accuracy. Students completing this level will earn a Math Counts t-shirt.
Coming Events
February 5:
Valentines Dance
February 15:
Student holiday
February 23:
Report Cards Go Home
March 30 - April 1:
Kindergarten Registration
April 5 - 9:
Spring Break
May 21:
Students' Last Day
Daily Schedule
7:00 am: Early Drop Off
7:20 am: Release to Classrooms
7:48 am: School Begins
2:17 pm: K-2nd Bus Riders Released
2:20 pm: 3rd-5th Bus Riders Released
2:23 pm: Car Riders Released
Please stay tuned on your radio to WDUN AM 55 for school closings during inclement weather. These announcements are usually placed on the air between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. Announcements are made on the Hall County School website as well. Staff members should check e mails regularly during inclement weather. Thank you to all staff members and parents for your patience and flexibility on March 2, 2009. Our wonderful Sardis staff accommodated students and moved through the day with no problem!
