Be aware of the new "Re-do" policy for the second grading period. Only Mrs. Earle will decide when re-do is to be done. It must be done during tutoring time only (not at home).
Remember PEMDAS rules!
**Math is a language** that is truly universal. It is understood in every classroom of every country in the world. In fact when scientists send messages to outer space hoping for an answer from another world, guess what language they use? That's right: Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Course Syllabus 2008-2009
This syllabus is also available at: www.schoolnotes.com/33177/earlee.html
Contents:
Notebook Requirement
Materials List
Classroom Discipline Plan
Class Rules
(Rewards and Consequences)
Classroom Procedures
Student/Parent/Teacher Agreement
(signature and return required)
Students are required to keep a well-organized mathematics notebook. You will need a large composition notebook for journal writing, samples and classwork and a binder or folder (with prongs) filled with notebook paper - wide ruled, with you at all times in class.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS must be properly headed daily. Papers are headed in the top right corner:
NAME
DATE
TEXT p. and #’s PERIOD
Compostion notebook is used for:
APPROACHES TO LEARNING: The composition notebook will contain all important information including study tips, time management skills, math formulas, start-up drills and class notes.
CLASSWORK: This will include all lesson examples and classwork assignments (depending on teacher) and reviewed daily/or as needed.
Binder or Folder with prongs:
1. Filled with wide-ruled paper at all times
used for-- homelearning, tests/quizzes
2. Graphing or quadrilateral paper
3. Homelearning assignments are given daily from Monday
thru Thursday (and sometimes Friday). These will be
be checked and collected daily and GRADED .
Notebooks MUST be brought to class every day and available for evaluation at any time during the grading period.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Algebra I Gifted Materials List
Mathematics Department
Mrs. Edie Earle
Dear Parents,
The following is a list of the materials your child is expected to have for mathematics on a daily basis. Other materials might be requested as the school year develops.
* Notebook binder - 1 1/2 inch recommended
* Folder w/ pockets and prongs suggested
* LARGE composition book (usually black and white)
* MANY , MANY, MANY - #2 pencils - every day
* Red or green pens for checking work - 2 (minimum)
* Wide Ruled notebook paper - lots of it!
* Erasers
* Graphing or quadrilateral paper
* Team T-shirt (required for ALL field trips)
Like notebooks, materials will be checked for a grade once every grading period or as the teacher deems necessary (EFFORT GRADE).
Your child should “Re-do” any grades that are below a “B”!
Thank you for your support and consideration! I am sure you will help make this year a great one for your child. Feel free to call me:
school: 305-971-0158 x1301
home: 305-238-4237 (Call before 9pm please)
e-mail: earlee@dadeschools.net
Looking forward to another spectacular year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Edie Earle
Algebra I Gifted
REWARDS AND CONSEQUENCES
REWARDS:
Students who follow the rules will earn:
* good notes
* school supplies
* certificates
* teacher’s approval to participate in team activities
* teacher’s consent to attend special field trips
CONSEQUENCES:
Students who do not follow the rules will be subject to the following consequences:
*fourth infraction -
Referred to an administrator for further disciplinary action
DETENTIONS: are served before or after school at the teacher’s convenience. When a detention is issued, it MUST be served. Parents must make all necessary transportation arrangements prior to the date. Failure to serve can result in further disciplinary action by an administrator.
MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
AND
CLASSROOM RULES
A. BEFORE THE TARDY BELL
1. Enter the room quietly; go directly to your assigned seat.
Do not change your seat without the teacher’s approval.
2. Sharpen all pencils. Check the board for the day’s warm-up
assignment and homelearning assignment.
3. Have all materials ready when the teacher begins the lesson
for the day.
4. Bring agenda, notebook paper, pencils and red or green pen to class every day. You must have your own supplies. If you are not in your seat and prepared when the bell rings, you are considered tardy.
B. WHILE THE TEACHER IS TALKING
1. Listen to explanations and take notes when necessary.
2. Do not disturb your classmates.
3. Raise your hand to ask or answer questons.
4. Students will be recognized by the teacher before talking.
5. Excessive talking or disruptive behavior will result in:
a - lowering of your conduct grade
b - parent contact and/or detention
c - referral to a counselor
d - referral to an administrator
C. DURING DIRECTED STUDY TIME
1. Begin working on the day’s assignment immediately.
2. Be sure your paper is correctly headed.
3. Raise your hand for help.
4. Do not talk without permission.
5. Do not leave your seat for any reason without permission,
i.e., going to the waste basket, wandering around the room.
D. DISMISSAL
Dismissal will be done by the teacher NOT by the bell.
E. DRESS CODE AND GROOMING
Dress according to the school dress code. Hair combing and/or
make-up is allowed only in the restrooms.
F. EATING
No eating is allowed in the classroom. Absolutely NO GUM!!!
G. VISITORS
When a visitor enters the classroom each pupil should continue
to work alone and/or quietly. Greet a visitor if they address you.
H. SCHOOL PROPERTY
Do not mark on desks or backs of chairs or in TEXTBOOKS. Do
not leave trash on desks or on the floor. All trash goes into the
bin at the end of class (5 minutes before the bell). Everyone
helps to keep the room neat and attractive.
I. HALL PASSES
Use the restroom between classes. A pass will be given only in
dire emergencies. If a health problem is involved, the parent
should notify the principal and teacher.
J. ABSENCES
When you are absent, YOU are respsonsible for making up all
homelearning and class assignments. When YOU return from
your absence, check for missed assignments. For days absent,
you will have the equivalent number of days to make up the
work. Work that is not made up will result in a zero. Time for
make-up tests or quizzes will be arranged individually.
****MAKE-UP WORK IS YOUR RESPSONSIBILITY****
K. *HOW TO HEAD YOUR PAPER
Left hand corner Right hand corner
Textbook page number NAME (in full)
Exercise numbers to be done DATE
PERIOD #
AOI
L. EVALUATION
Course evaluation will be based on any combination of the
following:
Classwork Class presentations Participation
Notebook check Research paper Project
Homelearning Tests Quizes
M. GRADING SCALE (2004-2005)
90 - 100 A A = 4 points
80 - 89 B B = 3 points
70 - 79 C C = 2 points
60 - 69 D D = 1 point
0 - 59 F F = 0 point
no work Z Z = 0 points
N. HOMELEARNING
Homelearning is given in Math daily.
Homelearning assignments are graded.
Every assignment is graded and collected daily and returned the next day. Any grade below a “B” must be re-done (incorrect answers only) and, if 100% correct, gets you a grade change to a “B” only.
O. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Treat your Substitute Teacher with respect. He/she is here to
prevent an interruption in your learning. The Substitute Teacher
is here for your benefit. Refusal to cooperate with the Substitute
will result in disciplinary action.
PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER AGREEMENT
Please keep the syllabus for your records and only return this page.
(SIGNATURES REQUIRED)
RETURN TO MATH TEACHER
We, the parents of_______________________, have read, understood, and agree to follow the mathematics guidelines provided to us at the beginning of this 2004-2005 school year.
Thank you parents and/or guardians for your continued support and COOPERATION.
Your child’s teacher, Mrs. Edie Earle
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AR tests MUST be taken in Homeroom only which count toward your Language Arts grade. Record the pages that you read both at home and in school at the bottom of the date in your agenda books. Read - Read - Read and remember what you read!
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