Accelerated Math - Mr. Bailey

Room 23, Phone: 909-484-5120 ext 220223

Email: abailey@alsd.org

Welcome to accelerated math at Vineyard junior high school.  This information is for the 2023-2024 school year.  I am excited to see you all in person this year and am looking forward to getting to know you and your families.  My goal is to provide your student with an opportunity to feel successful in math class this year.  

Student Expectations

1.   Show respect to all people, math isn’t easy for everyone, and questions are normal.

2.   Expect to fail at times but Be willing to Work Hard and not give up.

3.   Stay in your workspace - Ask permission to borrow things from a classmate.

4.   No Cheating - This includes copying homework, using Photomath, or

       any other online app.

5.   When on Chromebooks do not open extra tabs - Games, etc…

Classroom Rules

1.   Please be in your seat and working by the time the tardy bell stops ringing.

2.   Once class starts, please raise your hand if you have a question or comment.

3.   Have all materials out and ready to start class as soon as possible.

      (Notes, pencil, any papers that might need to be graded)

4.   If you need to borrow something for class please try to do it before we start.

5.   Please keep the classroom clean - pick up your area before going to the next period.

6.   In case of emergency, do exactly what I tell you and do so immediately. 

Materials needed during class.

Whiteboard marker.

 Composition book to take notes and copy practice problems.

 Basic calculator  (Simple add-subtract-multiply and divide) - phones are not allowed.

Homework  Assignments:  

Make sure your first and last name, date, and period are written on the top right-hand corner of all assignments you turn in.  We will also have digital assignments.  These will involve online quizzes, digital projects, and homework problems.  The assignments will be posted on google classroom and students need to check it daily.  Students may need to take photos showing their work using a phone or device and upload it with the assignment.  Students must show all math work on assignments that are turned in and done digitally.  Answers turned in without work will not receive credit.   Parents please check assignments on google classroom and see if your student needs help.  If they need help they can go to math tutoring after school, the paper app in Clever for live online tutoring, use the khan academy link on google classroom or ask me in class.

Make-Up/Late Work:

1. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what they are missing when absent for any reason.  Students will have one day to make up work for each day absent.

2. Unexcused late work can be turned in the next day for HALF credit.  Please communicate with Mr. Bailey before the due date if there are circumstances that prevent you from getting an assignment completed on time.

3. To make up a quiz, test, or exam, you must make an appointment with Mr. Bailey the day you come back.

My goal is for each student to feel comfortable in my class so that they can be successful. The process of being successful is a team effort.  All of us, including parents, will need to work together to make that happen. 

Your Responsibilities

1.  Be Prepared to Learn the whole period.

2.  Do your homework and ask if you need help.

3.  Participate in class and ask questions.

My Responsibilities

1.  Explain What you will be learning each day.

2.  Present the material to you so that you can understand and master it.

3.  Listen and answer your questions.

4.  Be Prepared

Parent Responsibilities

1.  Check your student's grade on Illuminate each week.

2.  Check their Homework check sheet throughout the week to see progress.  (Match to assignments)

3.  Encourage your student to get help if needed.

Grading:

Homework/In-Class Review/Multiplication Review 30% Tests/Quizzes/Projects 65%

Iready Participation     5%

Categories are weighted and used to calculate an overall grade.  Daily participation is essential to success in Accelerated Math.  We learn a lot each day and absences create learning gaps for students.   Extra help is available through google meet, video review, and email.

Helpful Links

Students can go to google classroom for links to Khan Academy and other helpful sites.  They can also use their Clever login for access to numerous district-provided math resources.  I also have a list of resources on my VJH school website.

Please fill out and return this page of the syllabus.

I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Mr. Bailey’s class and have shared them with my parent(s)/guardian(s):

Student’s name: __________________________________________ Period #:____________________

Student’s signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Mr. Bailey’s class.

⃞   Student Homework Responsibilities

⃞   Make Up Late Work

⃞   Notes are important and will be graded

⃞   Please check your student’s grade each week

⃞   Grading Policies

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Date: __________________

(Please write the following information clearly.) 

Parent/Guardian Phone #: _____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian E-mail: _______________________________________________________________

**Special Concerns or Considerations you would like me to be aware of: 

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