WELCOME TO CORE MATH I

Text: HMH Integrated Mathematics Room #: 208

Teacher: Mrs. Jennifer WrightPhone #: 668-5858 (Ext. 208)

Credit: OneEmail:

Course Description:

Core Math includes topics from both Algebra and Geometry. Upper level mathematics such as Core Math requires a high degree of classroom concentration from students and a commitment to out-of-class homework.The curriculum includes opportunities for special projects, historical research, integration of technology, and extensive opportunities for problem solving through imagination, analysis, and application.

Class work/Homework:

You are asked to complete notes for each lesson. WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THE NOTES FROM ANOTHER STUDENT OR TO COME TO LUNCH TIME TUTORING. Homework will be assigned daily. Students should show all work and should date and number each assignment. The class assignments should be kept in a folder in order of numbered assignments. You are to get assignments and make up work as described in the student hand book whenever you are absent. You will be asked to keep a journal of notes from each lesson.

Grades:

The nine week grade will be an average of: Grading Scale

Content Tests/Quizzes93-100 A

Vocabulary85-92 B

Homework Checks/ACT prep daily problem75-84 C

Projects and Tasks70-74 D

Writing Assignmentbelow 70 F

Progress Report:

Progress reports will be sent home during the mid-part of each nine week period.

Lunch Remediation:

Every Tuesday and Thursday (and Friday - by appointment only),I will be available to answer questions and help with homework. You will also makeup or redo test during this time. On Tuesdays, math classes have priority over other subjects, therefore, if you owe math assignments you will be required to be in my room during lunch to complete missing work.

Test/Quiz Redo Policy:

A test can be retaken provided the following conditions have been met:

  1. The student must have a classroom average lower than an 80 in the current 9 weeks.
  2. The test in question must have had a score lower than 74.
  3. The maximum score that can be achieved on the retaken test is 74.
  4. All homework pertaining to the test must be completed.
  5. An additional review may be required by the teacher to be completed during lunch.
  6. The test must be corrected during lunch remediation.
  7. All tests must be corrected within 2 weeks from the time the original test is returned to the student.
  8. Vocabulary tests, End-of-Quarter tests and Semester Exams are NOT eligible for redo.

The Math Department charges a fee of $10.00 per student to help cover the cost of copy toner, calculators, graph paper, and other supplies. Please return this fee and this syllabus by Friday August 19, 2016. Five extra credit points may be earned by getting this syllabus signed and returned.

Supplies:

1.5 or 2 inch binder notebook paper colored penspencils

Student expectations:

  1. Cellphones are to be used only at the teacher’s discretion. When not in use for classroom purposes, they are to be on silent. Violations will result in the phone being taken up and sent to the office for a parent to pick up at a later time. Cellphones MUST be placed in a location designated by the teacher daily.
  2. Students are expected to arrive on time to class with the supplies listed above, their homework and textbook.
  3. Homework should be out and ready for the teacher to check when the bell rings.
  4. Students are expected to begin working on the problem of the day as soon as they are seated.
  5. Students are expected to work cooperatively with the teacher and other students.
  6. After the assignment is made students are expected to work on the assignment until the end of the period so that they have opportunity to ask questions of the teacher.

Honor Code:

Students are expected not to cheat. Cheating involves:

1. The use of another person’s work as your own.

2. Copying another person’s work.

3. Plagiarizing.

4. Preparing to cheat in advance (copy of test, notes, etc.).

5. Failing tofollow test instructions such as talking during a test.

The Warren County High School website is wchs.warrenschools.com.

Classroom Rule: BE RESPECTFUL.

1. Respect time by being present and on time for class.

2. Respect the teacher and other students focusing on education while in the classroom. Stay on the subject and help others to learn by remaining quiet while instructions are being given.

3. Respect yourself by being prepared for class.

4. Respect our classroom. No food or drink in the classroom. Let’s work together to keep our workspace clean.

Violations will result in consequences ranging in severity from verbal warnings, lunch time detention, or referral to the grade-level principal.

I’m looking forward to having you in my class, and hope this is a wonderful school year for you. Please feel free to talk with me about any questions or concerns you might have about this course. Please take advantage of lunchtime remediation. I am available during lunch every Tuesday and Thursday.

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