Please review the Explorer Parent/Student Handbook with your child. Click on the heading above to be directed to the handbook.

Pre-Algebra Syllabus:

Teacher: Mrs. Sounart

Email: msounart@pvlearners.net

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvlearners.net/msounart/

Materials:

Scientific Calculator - please label with your name

2 Composition Notebooks (1 for each semester)

One pocket Folder

Extra Lined Paper

Pencils & Eraser

Red Pen for correcting purposes

2 Dry Eraser Markers - different colors

Highlighter

Glue Stick

Ear Buds

Optional donation ( Tissue Box or Clorox wipes)

Homework/Classwork: All work must be completed by the due date. Mrs. Sounart reserves the right to accept or reject late work. All late work will be subject to point deductions of up to 30%.

Absences: Students who are absent are responsible for making up homework, class assignments, tests & quizzes. One day will be given for each excused absence day to make up the work. Weekly assignments should be copied each Monday in class and are also available on Mrs. Sounart’s website.

Grading: The grading system will be used based on the following percentages:

Grading Scale

90-100% = A

80- 89% = B

70- 79% = C

60- 69% = D

59% or below = F

● Grades are based on 70% assessment, 20% homework, 10% Khan Academy

70% ASSESSMENTS

Assessments include tests and quizzes, which will comprise of 70% of the student’s grade. These assessments are designed to measure student mastery of the concepts taught and practiced. The assessments give students the opportunity to show how well they have synthesized the material through various measures of accountability. Students need to study and review materials in preparation for all assessments. Study guides will be given for chapter tests only.

Extra help is available before school or during lunch by appointment. If you would like extra help, please see me to schedule a time as soon as you start feeling lost. Do not wait until it is too late or until the day of the test!

20% PRACTICE WORK (Homework and Projects)

Homework is designed to reinforce and expand what the students learned in class. It can be work that is completed in class or at home. Daily homework is worth 5 points each day and will be entered into the gradebook weekly. Students will only have one week to make-up late homework for partial credit or no credit will be given. Students will be given an assignment sheet that will track homework grades. Parents can look at the homework grade sheet at anytime prior to the end of the quarter to see if students have received credit. Projects will be graded using a rubric designed for each assignment.

10% KHAN ACADEMY

Individual Weekly Khan Academy Lessons:

To receive full credit for the weekly Khan Academy assignment, the assigned lessons must be completed by the due date and a level one earned. If the lesson is not completed by the due date, the student will receive a zero for the grade. Students can earn an additional 2 points for each content area that they reach Mastery level in at the end of the quarter only.

Classroom conduct:

1. All school policies and procedures are to be followed. (refer to the student handbook on the Explorer Website)

2. Be respectful to your teachers, peers, and yourself.

3. Do your best on every assignment.

4. Follow all classroom procedures and rules.

Course Content:

The course content will be based on the Pre-Algebra standards set by the State of AZ:

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