8th Grade Math: Honors Algebra or Pre-Algebra
Syllabus & Class Expectations
Teacher: Mrs. Kristine Gronborg
gronborg_kristine@hsdr3.org
Room: 211 6th hour conference 12:40 - 1:28
636-789-0000 x2211
SUPPLIES NEEDED
*Loose leaf paper
*Pencils (NO PEN)
*Calculator (TI-30 or higher suggested)
*1 one-inch binder or larger
*Tab dividers (set of 5)
* 3 – ring zipper pouch
* Donations appreciated: tissues, surface wipes, or Germ-X
HOMEWORK (0%): Students will be given homework assignments to practice their skills individually on a DAILY basis. These assignments are crucial for students to expand their understanding, and will give both of us an opportunity to check their comprehension of material before moving on. It is very important that the students attempt and give serious thought to all problems, as our difficult content is BEST LEARNED through this individual practice. Homework assignments will be discussed and checked the next day in class, giving students the opportunity to ask questions to further increase their understanding.
QUIZZES (20%): We will have short quizzes SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. The sole purpose of these quizzes is for students to GUAGE THEIR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING AND better understand their MISCONCEPTIONS. These quizzes will be used to determine which concepts each student needs to work on more to MASTER.
SUMMATIVE TESTS (80%): At the end of each chapter of material, we will have a summative test or project where students will be asked to show that they have learned the material, can perform necessary skills, and can apply concepts to solve problems. These tests will be the great MAJORITY of students’ grades each quarter. Students can expect a few summative tests each quarter, and they will be able to retake any test to show later mastery. A COMPREHENSIVE Semester Final Exam will be given EACH SEMESTER.
TEST RETAKE POLICY: Each student has the option to retake each chapter test. Guidelines will be explained in class as needed. Different methods may be used throughout the year based on student need.
BINDER/PARTICIPATION (0%): You must keep your binder organized and everything must be hole-punched, labeled, and put in its proper section. This aides in studying for tests and exams.
BOOK WEBSITE: https://www.clever.com/in/hsdr3.org
EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES:
All materials must be brought to class daily. (chromebook, binder, calculator, paper, pencil, completed homework…)
You must be in your seat BEFORE the tardy bell rings.
Participation in class is EXPECTED including notes, homework, board work, questions, and discussions.
All rules and procedures in the handbook are to be followed.
You must ASK for your make up work and it should be completed ON TIME.
The grading scale is as follows:
100 +: A+ 94-100: A 90-93 A-
87-89: B+ 83-86: B 80-82: B-
77-79: C+ 73-76: C 70-72: C-
67-69: D+ 63-66: D 60-62: D- 0-59: F
7. I sell some school supplies if you are not prepared for the day:
EMAIL: I will communicate via Infinite Campus email to keep you informed of class information. Please be sure we have an accurate email on file. Your student will benefit if you are able to remind them of important information and dates.
High School Credit (Honors Algebra ONLY): The conditions set by both the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Hillsboro R-3 School District is as follows:
Students earning a passing semester grade in 8th grade Algebra I will:
*receive the appropriate unit of credit on his/her transcript, with a notation that the course was taken prior to ninth grade,
*successfully meet the advanced standing prerequisite to enter into Geometry in ninth grade, and
*count as one elective courses required for graduation.
In addition to:
*The grade letter WILL NOT figure into the student’s GPA.
*Students who earn a failing grade will need to repeat the course in the ninth grade
*If a student does not score “Proficient” or “Advanced” on the Algebra I End of Course (E.O.C.) Assessment in the eighth grade, he/she will attend “Algebra Academy” in the high school and then re-take the EOC the following fall or spring (a DESE requirement to be eligible to earn an A+ scholarship).