Course Syllabus

Math 1 – Fall 2022                                                                  Mrs. B. Mullen

Dear Parents / Students:

 

Welcome to the new semester and school year:

 

Math 1 Students:

        ***To calculate the final average; 

  • Marking Period 1 is 40%
  • Marking Period 2 is 40%
  • EOC Test is 20% (No final exam exemptions) 

      Before the EOC test, 80% of the final average is already calculated.  It is not a good idea to wait until the EOC and hope that the EOC is what is going to help you pass the class.  You need to focus and do your best all semester so you are not stressing in January while completing the EOC***** 

 

Supplies for my class:

      Rectangular box of tissues / PENCILS (NO PENS)/ 1&½-2” 3-ringed binder (No spiral notebooks, please) / Loose Leaf Paper / Chromebook 

 

Calculators:

     We will be using TI-84 Graphing Calculators.  These are expensive calculators and students are asked to handle them carefully to avoid damage charges.  The calculators are not allowed to leave the room.  Any work needing these calculators will be completed in class.  

Apps for Phones:   IPhone: Calculate84         Android:  Wabbitemu

 

Grading Scale:

     Tests 50%

     Quizzes 30%

     Homework/Classwork/ Warm-ups   20%

Due to the weighted percentages, grades are not determined by adding up the scores and dividing by however many grades you have listed.  

 

Weekly Agenda: The agenda for the week will be on the side board every monday morning. Please read over the agenda each day while completing your warm-up to familiarize yourself with the day’s agenda and the week.  Upcoming quizzes and tests will be posted on the agenda. 

 

Homework/Class work:  To be successful in math, practice is extremely important.  It is needed to reinforce each day’s lesson.  Homework will be assigned almost every day and is due the day after it is assigned at the beginning of class.  “I left it at home is not a valid excuse.”  You are just hurting yourself if you do not have your homework in front of you when the answers are reviewed.  You have no way of knowing what questions you may have on that concept.  You may turn it in late but will receive a reduced grade. 

 

     Show all work on all problems.  Credit will not be given for problems if the work is not shown. Since homework is an effort grade, you will receive a grade based on what you complete.  If you complete 4 out of 7 problems, you will receive a grade of 57%.



     Whether it is right or wrong or you don't understand, I still want to see the effort put in and all the steps followed.  We will go over the problems the next day in class.  

       It is the student's responsibility to get the assignment missed during an absence and turned into the make-up basket quickly.   Failure to turn it in results in a zero and cannot be made up.  I will not check make-up work at your desk.  PLACE IT IN THE MAKE UP BIN!!!! If it is not in the bin, it will not be graded.  

You have 2 days for every day you are absent to turn in your work.  

LATE GRADE:   You will lose 10 points per day if it is late.  Make up work will be graded for accuracy and completeness. 



TestsYou will have a major test at the end of each unit.  Longer units may be broken into more than one test.  Be present on test day unless you are sick.  Since tests will be announced several days in advance, you will be expected to take the test upon your return from an absence.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT THE DAY BEFORE A TEST, YOU WILL TAKE THE TEST WITH THE REST OF THE CLASS (keeping in mind that you have missed the test review).  If you do miss a test, be ready to take it when you get back.  Students who cheat, talk, or communicate with each other during a test will be given a zero for the test.

     After everyone has taken the test, there will be remediation during class time and a retest will be given.  Retests are not optional and are completed during class time.  This also will be announced in advance. 

 

QuizzesYou will have announced quizzes on small sections of material.  These quizzes will be announced one or two days in advance.  You will be expected to make up all quizzes.  If you miss a quiz, you will take the quiz upon your return to class.   You will have at least one quiz per week.  

 

****I will not assist you on quizzes or tests so make sure you receive assistance before either by asking questions during the lesson or after school *****



Warm Ups:   You will be given the warm ups for the week on Mondays.  You will be responsible for keeping this in your notebook.  These problems will consist of review material that has been covered the previous days.  In order to do well on these, you must review the notes covered in class.  The warm up will begin immediately when the bell rings.  You will be allowed to use your notes to complete the warm up and you can work with your desk partner but that is all.   Everyone should have his or her notes on the desk at the beginning of class.  If you have a question on the warm up questions, look in your notes for hints before asking.  I will collect the warm ups on Friday and grade three of the days.  If you are absent on one of the days I grade, do not panic, you can make it up.  



****Throughout the semester, I am giving you opportunities to improve your grade.  Waiting till the end of the marking period or the end of the semester may be too late.  Please take advantage and do not be afraid to ask for help. **** 





Attendance:

     Absences can be very detrimental since an actual lesson is missed.  Avoid absences if at all possible. You must be in class at least 60 minutes of class to be marked present.  If you must be absent, it is YOUR responsibility to look in Google Classroom to find out what was missed and to make it up. Place it in the “make-up” basket as quickly as possible. Get the notes you missed from a reliable classmate.  




Note:  Please be familiar with the Franklin County attendance policy.  Students are required to be in attendance for a minimum of 80 days per semester for semester courses. Any student not meeting this requirement will be subject to review by the Attendance Committee near the end of each semester.  Students in this category will receive further information from the Principal’s Office after the completion of the review. Students not in attendance for at least 80 days per semester are subject to failure in the class(es) per North Carolina Public School Law.  




EXPECTATIONS

      There is no time during the class to be disruptive or disrespectful toward other students or towards me.  Behavior that disrupts the learning environment will not be accepted.  Students are asked to come to class prepared to learn and do their work.

     

CLASS RULES

 

  1. Be on time and prepared for class.  Be in your seat, have pencils sharpened, and have your homework assignment on your desk before the tardy bell ringsAlso, you are required to bring your notebook every day to class and have it out on your desk at all times.
  2. Remain in your assigned seat until you are dismissed.  You may get up to sharpen your pencil ONLY IF i’m not speaking.  You are young adults, use your best judgment. 
  3. Raise your hand to ask a question pertaining to what we are doing.  If you have a question about something unrelated to the lesson, that question can be answered after class.
  4. Stay focused on the lesson.  Do not pass notes, write personal notes, comb or brush hair, apply makeup, or carry on conversations with classmates in class.
  5. Do not bring food or drinks in class. Administrative Policy. (Water Bottle with a top is ok)
  6. Keep cell phones, ipods, or any electronic devices turned off and put away.  
  7. If you are chewing gum, it must not be heard or seen. Keep it in your mouth
  8. Permission will not be granted to make a phone call, or to go find another student, etc.  There will be a specific policy in place for restroom visits.
  9. Bring your notebook, papers, pencil, and chromebook to class every day.
  10. Absolutely no talking during instruction, tests, quizzes, or other specific times that are determined by the teacher.

                                                    

Note:  You are expected to follow all policies  listed in the Franklinton High School Handbook.  These include policies on dress code, tardies, attendance, skipping class, etc.  It is your responsibility to read and be aware of all policies and consequences covered in the handbook

CELL PHONE POLICY:  First part of class, all cell phones should be away.  If I see it being used, I will hold it for you on my desk till the end of class.  The red sign will be on the board to remind you.  You can also place it faced down on the corner of the desk on the small colored envelope and not touch it until assignment time.  

 

Second part of class, when working on an assignment, phones may be out to listen to music ONLY.  The green sign will be on the board to remind you. Pick a playlist, then put the phone on the colored envelope faced down on the corner of the desk and do not touch it again.   If the phone is being used other than for music, I will hold it. 

 

 Offense 1 - I will hold it and you can have it back at the end of class 

 Offense 2 - I will again hold it, give it back at the end of class but a call to a parent will be made that afternoon

Offense 3 and more - phone will be collected and sent to the office with an administrative referral documented.



Tardy Policy:   You must be in the room ready to begin class in order to be considered on time.  Dropping off your bookbag and leaving the room does not mean you are present when the bell rings.  You will be marked tardy. 

    If you are 5 minutes or less late to class: I will mark the tardy in PowerSchool

 

    If you are 6 - 15 minutes late to class: I will mark the tardy in PowerSchool and a referral will be sent to Administration for skipping class

 

     If you are more than 15 minutes late to class: I will mark the tardy in PowerSchool, a referral will be sent to Administration for skipping class AND an Administrator will come to the classroom.

 

   You will be expected to follow the tardy policy for Franklinton High School.

 

Math 1- Weekly Classroom Guide Fall 2022

 

 

 

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