Course Syllabus

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Notebooks: Students will keep organized class notes, Bellwork, handouts, worksheets and graphic organizers in their binders to keep as a formal study tool. Notebooks will be checked periodically throughout the semester for quality work, organization, completion and accurate summaries. (Usually upon completion of each unit.)

Quizzes: Quizzes will be informal and may be unannounced. Some quizzes will be recorded in the gradebook and others will not. However, there will be at least one quiz in each unit that will be entered into the gradebook.

Class Participation: Active participation is required. A grade will be given for participation that will include activities such as warm-ups, note-taking, time on task, presentations. Attendance and participation are critical for gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the requirements of this course.

Make-Up Assignments: Assignments will be posted in class and on the course website (https://sites.google.com/site/mhomathematics/home). Note that Blackboard will not be used for this class. These assignments will be due on a one-to-one basis as stated in the student handbook. Assignment due the day of the absence is due the day of return. For an absence, please check with a fellow classmate and the course website. Clarification of the assignments are given in student initiated emails to the instructor. The assignment given the day of your absence will be due two days after your return. Make-up work must be turned in with “MAKE-UP” written and highlighted on the top of the assignment, along with the date missed. See the “Make Up Assignments” and “Homework” section in the Student Handbook for more information.

Late Assignment: Students are expected to meet all assignment deadlines. Late assignments will result in a deduction of 10% of the possible points for each day they are past due. For emergency situations, notify the course instructor via email. Notification must be received the day the situation occurred, before midnight, to be eligible for an exception. Due date adjustment is to the instructor’s discretion.

Student Expectations:

Ø Be Respectful: Respect yourself, the instructor, and others

Ø Be Responsible: Take responsibility for own actions

Ø Be Prepared: Come to class prepared and ready to learn

Ø Be Prompt: Arrive on time. Avoid being tardy.

Ø Best Effort: Put forth best effort at all times and submit assignments on time

Ø Be Focused: Pay attention, participate and ask questions

Ø Follow directions promptly the first time

Ø Use appropriate and positive language

Ø Adherence to school and district policies

Electronic Device Policy

Ø Silenced Smart Devices: All electronic devices are to be silenced upon entering the classroom and placed in the designated area. Smart devices will be visible to the instructor at all times during the class period. The use of smart devices are solely for academic purposes only. Special occasions may allow for free usage, abiding to the Acceptable Use Policy and the “Electronic Devices” section noted in the Student Handbook.

o Failure to adhere to this policy results in the following:

§ 1^st Offense: Verbal Warning

§ 2^nd Offense: EnCor Detention

§ 3^rd Offense: Smart Device confiscated and may be picked up at the end of the school day

§ 4^th Offense: Office Referral to the appropriate administrator

Ø Only Water is allowed in the classroom. Food and other beverages are prohibited at this time, until further notice.

Ø Large bags are permitted, so long as they remain in the back of the classroom on or underneath the counter.

Classroom Procedures

Ø Bring paper, pencil, eraser, and calculator to class everyday day.

Ø Be in seat and beginning Bellwork by the time the bell completes ringing. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their seats by the time the bell completes ringing, indicating the start of class. Adhere to school and district policies for consequences after three tardies in the classroom.

Ø Submit homework in the proper tray on the supply table.

Ø Dismissal of the class will be given verbally by the instructor.

Ø Upon leaving the classroom, push in seats and discard all trash.

These rules and expectation are designed to encourage students to be successful in and out of the classroom.

Academic Honesty: A standard of honesty, fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by the instructor. No credit will be given on assignments, quizzes, tasks, and exams for all students involved in the academic dishonesty. There will be no opportunity for make-up work on all assignments, quizzes, tasks, and exams as a result of academic dishonesty. Serious cases may result in discipline at the School or District level and may result in suspension or dismissal.

Extra Help: DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR EXTRA HELP!!! There will be times when every student will be confused and unsure. Being able to ask for help will be essential to learning of any kind. Please arrange to meet me during my office hours. Reminder, you must have my stamp in your agenda.

Rewards for Meeting Expectations:

Ø Verbal acknowledgment/praise

Ø Stress free learning environment

Ø Pleasant and secure atmosphere

Ø Satisfaction of a job well done

Ø Merits (1 sticker = 1 extra credit point)

Ø A happy teacher!!!

Consequences for Not Meeting Expectations:

Ø Warning Documentation

Ø Conference with teacher

Ø Call or email home

Ø Office referral