Student contract

Accelerated Math with Ms. Manzo

This contract contains important information about policies and procedures in my classroom. Please read through it with your child and sign the bottom of the form.

Course Overview

Accelerated Math will cover 11 units throughout the school year, including:

• Solving Linear

• Solving Linear Inequalities

• Graphing and Writing Linear Functions

• Solving Systems of Linear Equations

• Exponential Functions and Sequences

• Polynomial Equations and Factoring

• Graphing Quadratic Functions

• Solving Quadratic Equations

• Radical Functions and Equations

• Data Analysis and Displays

• Scientific Notation

• The Pythagorean Theorem

Students are expected to be prepared for class by bringing their supplies each day.

The lesson plan for each week will be posted on google classroom, along with assignments and materials needed. Students must check google classroom everyday.

The textbook for Accelerated Math is Big Ideas Math – Algebra I. Your child will borrow a textbook for the year to keep at home. An online version of the textbook can be accessed at www.bigideasmath.com. Students will be registering for this during class. Homework assignments will be completed using the online textbook.

Classroom Expectations

• Be positive and refrain from using language like ‘I can’t’ or ‘I’m bad at this’

• Be active participants in class by paying attention and asking questions

• Be proactive in their learning and take responsibility for their success

• Be polite by showing respect to all members of our classroom community

• Be prepared for class with the appropriate materials and assignments

Grading Policy

Marking period grades will be calculated using a point-based system.

The categories listed below represent the number of points that a student can earn from each assignment. Grades on individual assignments can be calculated using the same formula as seen above.

Homework - 2 pt. each assignment - 15% of total grade

Assessments - Point value ranges 85% of total grade

Contact Information

Email jmanzo@westfieldnjk12.org

Phone (908) 789-4470 and leave a message with the secretary

Room 219