Post on 02-Jan-2016
Class DescriptionOur class is about to begin an exciting year of
mathematics. Some of the topics we will study include
negative numbers, exponents, three-dimensional geometry, and probability.
Throughout the year you will also develop and improve your skills in algebra.
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GradingYour overall grades for this class will
be based on the categories listed below. Your math average as well as your grades will be available for you to view online at www.engrade.com .Homework Notebook Tests / Quizzes Projects Class Participation/Conduct
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HomeworkWritten AssignmentsYour homework assignments will either be collected
or reviewed in class.
In order to receive full credit for your homework, you must write the problem and the solution.
Each homework assignment is graded and you are expected to complete every assignment.
If you are absent, you have one day to make up your homework. The assignments will be listed on the class website.
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HomeworkOnline AssignmentsDuring the school year you will have several math
assignments and tests that you will need to complete on a computer with internet access.
If you do not have internet access at home, you may use the school computers during lunch or after school.
It is important for you to remember your usernames and passwords in order to access some of these sites.
DO NOT SHARE YOUR USERNAME OR PASSWORDS WITH OTHER STUDENTS.
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Homework
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Link
My Website – View your hw, play math games, print worksheets, etc.
www.williamsmathclass.com
Engrade – View your math grades. www.engrade.com
Study Island–Complete online assignments & tests.
www.studyisland.com
Acuity –Complete online assignments & tests.
https://nyc-acuity.mcgraw-hill.com
Websites
HomeworkVocabulary RingYou will keep a ‘math vocabulary ring’ that
will be graded and averaged into your homework grade.
Each completed vocabulary card must
include the vocabulary word on the front and the definition, problem and solution on the back.
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NotebookMath Section in your Binder You are expected to have a math section in
your school binder.
This section will be graded every quarter.
It should be organized and include your classwork, homework and worksheets.
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Test/QuizzesIf you are absent during a test or quiz, you
must take it on the day that you return. If you do not make up the test/quiz, a 0 will
be averaged in to your overall grade
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Participation/ConductTreat me and your classmates with respect. If your behavior is inappropriate, I will
communicate this to your parents/guardians immediately.
You will receive a conduct grade on your report card for each quarter.
Unsatisfactory grades will prevent you from attending school trips and celebrations.
Excellent behavior will be acknowledged and rewarded throughout the school year in the form of prizes, certificates, trips, class parties etc.
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Classroom Policies/ ProceduresAbsencesIf you are absent, you are expected to
submit a note from your parent/guardian on the day you return.
You must make up any work that you have missed during your absence.
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Classroom Policies/ ProceduresLateness You are expected to be in your seat
and prepared to work when class starts.
If you arrive to class after the official start time without a late pass, your parent/guardian will receive a phone call.
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Classroom Policies/ ProceduresTextbooks/Workbooks You will keep your textbooks/workbooks at
home during the school year.
If you lose your book, you must pay to replace it.
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Classroom Policies/ ProceduresArrival to Class When you arrive to class, you will be expected
to: quickly sit in your assigned seat remove your homework from your notebook
and place it on the side of your desk copy down your homework in your assignment
book copy and complete the do-now in your
classwork section
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