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Excessive absences
adversely affect student achievement. Vacations,
oversleeping, haircut appointments, car breaking down and other activities
that keep children out of school should be avoided during the school day.
These absences will be marked as “X Excused” in the student’s attendance
record if not pre-approved. “X Excused”
absences become “Unexcused” after seven have been accumulated for the
semester. For all “Unexcused” absences, make-up work will be given at the
discretion of the teacher. It is
equally important that students be at school on time. Students who are frequently tardy will become a focus of
concern. ü
Assignments
are posted weekly on the board. If absent, he/she will have one day to turn
in the work without being penalized.
Assignments turned in up to one week late are eligible to receive up
to half credit. Late assignments must be 100% complete for credit. ü
No
assignments for any chapter will be accepted after the chapter test has
been given. ü
Chapter
tests must be made up within one week of the date given. ü
All
assignments must be done in pencil and be legible. ü
Each
homework assignment will be worth 4 points.
Scores will be given based on completion, accuracy and effort. ALL
WORK MUST BE SHOWN FOR CREDIT. ü
A
“Stamp Sheet” will be handed out each Monday. Homework will be scored daily
with a stamp placed in the appropriate points received box. Each Friday,
students will turn in this sheet and total weekly homework scores will be
entered into the grade book. ü
Assignments
will be handed in after they are corrected in class. ü
Students
are responsible for keeping track of their Stamp Sheet. Weekly homework
scores will be entered as zeros if the completed sheet is not handed in. ü
On
most days, students will have some time to start on assignments. Unfinished
assignments are to be completed outside of class. Successful completion of this course prepares
a student to continue on to upper level mathematics courses. Although a D
average will earn credit toward graduation, to continue on to the next
level of math, a C average must be earned each semester. Any students planning
on continuing their education outside of high school need to be
knowledgeable of topics covered in this class. Throughout
this course, students will have the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’ as they
complete investigations and make discoveries about algebraic properties.
They will work cooperatively in groups and pairs, as well as individually,
in the classroom. Individual homework will be assigned each evening. The
following items are needed each class period: class textbook (must be kept
in a 3-ring binder), lined paper, scientific or graphing calculator,
pencils for homework, pens for correcting assignments, and a ruler that
includes the metric scale. Course Title: Strategic Math I Instructor: Duration: 2 semesters, 1 credit Course Syllabus 2007-2008
Text and Online Resources:
Textbook: Foundations for Algebra;
Year 2, Volume 1
Absent/Make-up work:
Homework Requirements:
Goals:
Description:
Availability for extra help: I
am available most days before or after school. Lunchtime may only be
arranged by appointment. Please notify me when you are coming outside of
class hours so that I can be available to assist you. You may contact me
via email at: noren.heather@bgsd.k12.wa.us or by telephone at Behavior/Discipline Plan: Students are expected to… o Communicate We are working together in a
professional learning office. Ask for help, appropriately share frustrations, and
be respectful. o Think Make responsible and safe decisions
academically and behaviorally; leave food out of class. o Try Give math/teacher a chance. Put your
best foot forward… attitude impacts effort. Those
who choose not to follow these guidelines will… o
Receive
a verbal warning and/or a conference with me. o
Have
a phone call placed to their home. o
Be
removed from class and conference with parents and myself. o
Receive
a referral to the Assistant Principal. Bathroom Passes: Students
will receive 3 bathroom/hall passes per semester. If the are not used, they
can be ‘sold back’ at the following rate: 3 passes for 20 points, 2 passes
for 10 points and 1 pass for 5 points. ü
Standard
grading scale applies. 93.0-100:
A 83.0-86.9%: B 70.0-72.9%: C 60.0-66.9%: D 90.0-92.9%:
A- 80.0-82.9%: B- 73.0-76.9%: C - 0-59.9%: F 87.0-89.9%:
B+ 77.0-79.9%: C+ 67.0-69.9%: D+ ü
Overall
grade will be based on the following: o
45%
Tests and Projects o
25%
Assignments (warm-ups, daily work, and in-class activities) o
10%
Quizzes o
15%
Participation/Cooperation/Effort o
5%
Team Tests ü
Tests
are given after each chapter is completed. There will not be an opportunity
to retake a test. Opportunities to correct missed test questions for
partial credit will be given. Up to 50% of the points missed can be earned
back. Corrections must be done before the next chapter test is given. ü
All
tests must be made-up within a week of its given date. ü
Generally,
2 quizzes will be given each unit. There are no correction points allowed
on quizzes. ü
Team
tests will also be used as an evaluating tool. These tests are similar to
an in class review. Students will work together and each turn in a test.
One will randomly be selected and scored. In addition, participation scores
will be given based on teacher and group allocation. ü
Cheating,
plagiarism, and “paper sharing” will not be tolerated and will be followed
with disciplinary action and parental contact. ü
25
participation points will be awarded each week. Points will be deducted if
students are off task, unprepared, or using electronic devices such as
I-Pods, cell phones or headphones.
Evaluation:
