Math 7 Accelerated with Dr. Kim room 901
562-920-1801 ext 3901
Course Description: This course will follow the California Common Core State Standards for 7th grade Accelerated Mathematics. Students will learn a balance of conceptual understanding, problem solving and facts/procedures in mastering each standard. Student will work as individuals and in groups to explore each topic making real world connections.
Supplies:· Bring supplies DAILY
· Lined paper
· Recommend a separate 3-ring binder as there will be a large number of handouts
· Sharpened pencils with erasers
· Colored pencils and highlighters
· Rulers
· Irvine Math Project, Go Math, and supplemental materials will be provided / CLASSROOM RULES:
· Be in seat BEFORE the bell rings.
· Treat other people with respect.
· Do not interrupt the learning process.
· Electronic devices are off, except for instructional or other school-related purpose as determined by the teacher.
· Hall passes are to be used in emergency situation only.
HOMEWORK
· Students are responsible for completing their daily homework assignment and correcting it.
· Homework will be stamped each day on the Homework Assignment Sheet.
· Homework must be done in PENCIL. Work done in anything other than pencil will receive no credit.
· Incomplete and late work will receive a partial credit. / UNIT TEST/QUIZ
A test will be given for every Unit covered, typically 2-4 weeks. A mid-unit assessment will be given ½ way through the unit.
MAKEUP POLICY
Make-up work is available for only excused absences. Tests and quizzes cannot be made up if your absence is unexcused. Absent homework/class work must be presented for credit within a week of returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to check for any missing assignments.
GRADING POLICY
70% of overall grade:
unit tests
midterm/final
performance task
30% of overall grade:
classwork
homework
tickets out the door
projects / GRADE SCALE
90% and above: A
80% to 89%: B
70% to 79%: C
60% to 69%: D
59% and below: F
TUTORING & OFFICE HOURS
Afterschool tutoring is available in the library. Please check the tutoring schedule as it does change due to availability.
I will be available after school on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Please inform me if you are planning to come in case of scheduling conflicts with other meetings. / CONSEQUENCES
Discipline policies enforced are those of the Bellflower School District.
· Verbal Warning
· After school Detention
· Referral
· Conference with Parents
A referral can be given at any time depending on the seriousness of the situation.
Promotion:
Math is a core course and a passing grade is required for participation in end of year activities and the promotion ceremony.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR PARENTS
1. Monitor student’s progress online at https://parentportal.busd.k12.ca.us/abi/
2. Be involved, know when they have a test or quiz and help them study.
please keep for your own records
Math 7 Accelerated with Dr. Kim room 901
Parent/Guardian and Student Signature Page
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