Syllabus Homework Assignment
Name:______________________________________________________________
- What are your teacher’s names?
- List three topics that will be covered in 7th grade math:
- After an excused absence, whose responsibility is it for obtaining and returning missed work? How many days for each excused absence?
- What is cheating?
- Where can you find assignments if you forgot to write them in your agenda?
- What are the point deductions for late work?
- List the materials needed for math class:
- What is the consequence for violations of the cell phone/electronic policies?
- What is the weighted average for classwork?
- How often will you have homework for math?
7th Grade Mathematics Course Syllabus
2013 Spring Semester
Henderson Middle School
2830 Henderson Mill Road
Chamblee, Georgia 30341-5799
Main Office Number: 678-874-2902
Course Description:
The curriculum offers students the opportunity to experience real-world applications, hands-on labs and interdisciplinary investigations. All students will be actively engaged in developing mathematical understandings in real and relevant contexts.
By the end of 7th grade, students will be able to:
- Understand and use rational numbers, including signed numbers
- Solve linear equations in one variable
- Sketch and construct plane figures
- Describe and sketch solid figures, including their cross sections, and examine properties of similarity
- Represent and describe relationships between variables in tables, graphs, and formulas
- Analyze the characteristics of linear relationships
- Represent and analyze data using graphical display, measures of central tendency, and measures of variation.
- Solve problems, communicate mathematically, reason and evaluate mathematical arguments, make connections among mathematical ideas and in other contexts, and represent mathematics in multiple ways
Textbook: Pearson/Prentice Hall Connected Mathematics2 – Grade 7 (Cost: Replacement Fee). If the textbook is lost, stolen, or damaged (missing barcode), it is the student’s responsibility to pay for the book before a replacement book is issued. In the event that the lost book is found, please retain all receipts. The textbook is also available online. However, in the event that students cannot access the online text book for homework, this will not be accepted as an excuse for late work.
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Standardized Test Requirements: Standards are embedded throughout the curriculum, which would aid students on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). Students must earn a minimum score of 800.
The DeKalb County School System Grading Scale
A: 100-90 B: 80-89 C: 71-79 D: 70 (Partially met the expectation)
F: 69 and below (Unsatisfactory; did not meet the expectation)
Conduct: S-Satisfactory N- Needs Improvement U-Unsatisfactory
Weighted Averages
Class work: 40% (i.e. Warm-ups, Journals, GPS Tasks, Investigations, CMP2 Reflections, Activities)
Assessments: 30% (i.e. Chapter tests, Quizzes, Performance Assessments)
Homework: 10% (i.e. CMP2 Ace Problems, Mini-Projects, Reinforcement Activities, Pizzazz Worksheets)
Portfolio: 10% (i.e. Georgia Performance Tasks, Projects, Student Selected Assignments)
Final: 10% (i.e. Cumulative Semester Exam, all objectives will be assessed)
- Homework- Homework is expected to be completed as assigned. Assignments will also be posted on website. Homework is generally assigned daily Monday-Thursday.
- Make-up work: Announced work, such as homework, quizzes, tests, and other major assessments are due the day the student returns. For each excused absence, student will have one day per number of days absent to make up missed work. If a student is absent under extenuating circumstances, special arrangements can be made to make up work. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST/SUBMIT MISSED WORK.
- Academic honesty: Copying another person’s work and submitting it as one’s own is cheating. Allowing another person to copy is also considered cheating. When caught in the act, students will not receive credit nor receive the opportunity for a chance for make up. Plagiarism is not acceptable. If a student takes information from the Internet or any printed resource without a citation, it is considered plagiarism and will result in a reduction in grade. A referral to the appropriate assistant principal will be forwarded.
- Late Work: For the first day the starting grade will be 70%. 10 points will be deducted each subsequent day. Grades will not be changed after posting deadlines for progress reports. Opportunities, such as detention, academic lunch, morning tutorials etc. will be given to assist students with completing assignments for reduced credit.
Supplies List:
- Math Binder with dividers ( as a portfolio)
#2 Pencils
Hand held pencil sharper
Ruler
Classroom Expectations:
Student must adhere to the DCSS Student Code of Conduct, the school Behavior contract, as well as specific team/classroom rules.
- Be on time and seated before the bell. HMS tardy policies will be enforced.
- Be respectful to everyone. Bullying will not be tolerated.
- Always bring materials and assignments.
- Be responsible for personal business and possessions.
- NO GUM! (Repeat offenders will receive detention)
- Dress appropriately according to DCSS and school guidelines.
- Cell phones must be turned off when in class. If there is a violation, the cell phone will be confiscated and must be picked up by a parent before or after the school day. Electronic devices are a student’s responsibility. The school will not be responsible for loss or theft.
Communications: Phone calls will be returned as soon as possible after instructional periods. Emails are the preferred method of communication. Websites will be updated frequently for current information. The agenda planner is also used as a tool for school-home communication. Grades can be accessed through Parent Assistant (eSIS). Conferences can be scheduled through the team leader, Mrs. Hallabi.
Dates to Remember: ( Subject to change by DCSS/HMS)
January 9-Report cards for Fall Semester
January 16-MLK Holiday-no school
February 13-22 Benchmark Tests
February 9- 4.5 week progress reports
February 16- Conference Night 4:15-6:15
February 20 –President’s Day -no school
March 15- 9 week progress reports
March 26-30 Benchmark Tests
March 29-Conference Night 4:15-6:15
April 2-6 Spring Break
April 23-May 3 CRCT testing window
April 25- 13.5 week progress reports
May 25- End of Spring semester
* We reserve the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of students and ensure academic success.
We look forward to working with you and your child in 2013!
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