2 Composition Notebooks-( notes and journals).
2 pocket folders with prongs- plastics ones if possible (Tests and handouts)
Pencils NO EXCEPTIONS (Pens Are NOT ALLOWED)
Calculator
Paper
Grading Scale
This course has an eight point grading scale
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79. – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 – 0 F
Weighted Percentages
Keeping track of your grades is a way of tracking your progress. Everything we do in class will be categorized in these six subgroups.
Tests 30%
Quizzes 25%
Classwork 20%
Homework 10%
Participation 5%
Projects 10%
Units Covered this academic year
Look through these chapters each quarter to see what concepts will be covered.
Pre-Algebra
Quarter 1: Chapters 1 - 3
Quarter 2: Chapters 4 - 7
Quarter 3: Chapters 8 – 12
Quarter 4: The remaining chapters and SOL review
Expectations
I expect that You:
Will come to class prepared and on time daily, Do and bring your homework as it is given, Show and expect respect to and from others, Ask questions, Ask Questions, Stretch your thinking, Bring your “A” game daily, and that you will NEVER write in INK in my math class!
You can expect that I:
Will come to school prepared to teach daily, help you become career, college, and citizenship ready in Transition to Algebra, Give you back timely feedback, and they we will have FUN!
This course is preparing you for Algebra. I will expect a 100% effort from you. If you review your notes daily, practice your problems, ask questions when confused, and try your very best, then you will be successful. Make sure to utilize the school’s resources like red alert or extended day. I look forward to an exciting year of working with you.
Attendance
You cannot learn if you are not here. I understand issues and circumstances that prevent you from attending school, in those events; you are required to make sure you obtain the missing notes, classwork, quiz or test. If you are in school any portion of the day and homework was given you must turn in your work. If you know in advance of days you will be out, come and ask for some work.
Class Routine
Each and Every day there will be a warm up activity to be completed the first ten minutes of class. You must take notes and participate in all class activities. Notebooks are to be left in the classroom to prevent them from being lost.
Test and Quiz Policy
Tests are given after every chapter and or skilled learned and usually are 25 questions. The students will be notified in advance. Quizzes are given randomly, however know that an assessment will be given usually on every Friday and sometimes during the week. Quizzes are typically 10 questions. Partial credit will not be given when grading tests or quizzes. Make sure you study each night. All tests and quizzes will be sent home to be reviewed and signed by parents and returned to teacher. All tests and quizzes will be kept in a portfolio in the classroom. Signed tests and quizzes will be reviewed and be counted as a homework grade. If the test or quiz is not returned it will be counted as a zero for homework.
Classwork and Homework Policy
Classwork and Homework will be assigned regularly. It is expected that you will do them both. All assignments must have proper heading. Please see example below. All work must be neat, organized, and all work shown. You just cannot submit to me answers, you must show your work at all times. Classwork is given Monday thru Friday. Homework is given on Monday through Friday, unless otherwise stated.
Name
Date
Mod:1
Pg.# Skill_____
Textbooks
Students are required to bring textbooks every day, and you are responsible for your textbook. DO NOT leave your text book in my class. If the textbook is lost, destroyed, or vandalized you are required to pay for the book at the cost of $70.00.
Parents
This is a partnership making sure your child and my student learns and becomes successful in Math. In order to do that, we must have clear and open communication. I have an open door policy. At any given time, feel free to come and have conversation concerning your child’s progress, growth, or the lack there of, if need be. You may call me at school or on my cell at any time, if I am not available, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you want to meet for an extended period of time please call for an appointment.
With you as my partner in this venture, I
am assured our child/student we will be successful this school year. Thanks in advance for all that you do and your support.
Ms. Angela K. Ellsworth
Note: I reserved the right to make changes, additions, deletions to the course expectations throughout the school year as needed. The changes will be made known to the parents and students.
Please sign any return this portion of this page by Friday, September 11, 2015. If you have any questions please feel free to email or call me. Your signature shows that you have read and understand the course syllabus for Transition to Algebra with Ms. Ellsworth.
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Student Name (Print) (DATE)
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Student Signature
____________________________Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
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Parent/Guardian Signature DATE
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Parent/Guardians Phone/Email
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