Name: _______________________

Mathematics 7 Honors Common Core

Mrs. I. Sly
G. James Gholson Middle School
Room A112, House of Triumh
!mail: in"rid.sly#"cs.or"
$%&ec'i(e: To present mathematics content to a variety of scholars from an engaging, real-
world perspective in order to encourage them to become thoughtful citizens, problem-solvers and
critical thinkers.
Goal: Our goal is for 100 of scholars to score !0 or higher on all mathematics content.
"ased upon national standards, a minimum of !0 proficiency demonstrates that scholars are
on-track to be ready for the rigors of college and professional careers. This year, we will work
together as a team in order to support each other in reaching this goal. #owever, $ust like in any
team, every individual must put their best effort forward in order for the class to be as successful
as possible.
)ourse )on'en':
This course continues the tra$ectory that began in %ath & towards a more formalized
understanding of mathematics that occurs at the high school level. 'cholars e(tend ratio
reasoning to analyze proportional relationships and solve real-world and mathematical problems)
e(tend previous understanding of the number system and operations to perform operations using
all rational numbers) apply properties of operations in the conte(t of algebraic e(pressions and
e*uations) draw, construct, describe, and analyze geometrical figures and the relationships
between them) apply understandings of statistical variability and distributions by using random
sampling, making inferences, and investigating chance processes and probability models.
'cholars in %ath + #onors will have assignments that reflect the inherent rigor of honors level
courses. ,ncluded will be long-term pro$ects and problem-based assignments that offer students
the opportunity to directly apply mathematics at a more comple( level.
Me'hods of Ins'ruc'ion:
- variety of methods will be used in accomplishing our goal this year and will include, but are
not limited to, e(ploration-based concept attainment, college-style lectures, paired and
cooperative groups and multimedia instruction. Other teaching and learning strategies used in
this class are. class discussion, group work, technology based assignments, writing activities,
constructive activities, and student teaching.
Guardian and S'uden' Accoun'a%ili'y:
/ach scholar will receive a copy of this syllabus. The first two full days of school will be devoted
to reviewing this syllabus in detail to ensure that all scholars fully understand all policies. ,t is
the responsibility of the scholar to share this information with his0her parent1s2 and0or
guardian1s2. 3pon review with scholar, a letter of acknowledgement 1last page of this document2
M*ST %e si"ned %y scholar and "uardian+ and re'urned %y Wednesday, August 27th. ,f
there are any *uestions, please contact me via email 1supplied above2.
!,ec'a'ions:
1- 4e respect ourselves and others.
2- 4e are achievers 1arrive on time, prepared, do our work2.
.- 4e listen 1no side conversations, no arguing back2.
/- 4e ask *uestions 1raise our hand to do so2.
)onse0uences:
5evel 1. 4arning
5evel 6. %ove 'eat O7 8onversation w0 %rs. 'ly outside
5evel 9. 8all #ome O7 "ounce to another class O7 5unch detention
5evel :. 7eferral to -dministration
;ote. , reserve the right to $ump to any conse*uence depending on the severity of the
infraction. <ailure to report to detention will result in a referral.
Re1ards include: =raise, positive calls0emails home, field trips and events, scholar dollars.
Re0uired Sulies for Ma'hema'ics class:
;o. 6 =encils
/rasers
T2$ 9-hole, 3ello1 ;otebooks
9-hole >ellow <older 1separate from ;otebooks2
One notebook will be your Math Journal (used for Do Nows, class work, and homework
assignments), while your second notebook will be used for interactive note-taking
A''endance4Tardies:
-ttendance will be taken at the start of every class. ,f you are tardy you must have a written pass
from your teacher or grade level administrator. - student will be marked present only if they are
in their seat when the bell rings at the start of each %od. -ny student who is absent from school
must submit a note to the main office. The office will give you a yellow slip to have signed by
each of your teachers.
!n'erin" class:
1. <orm a single-file line on the colored tiles outside the door.
6. 'hake my hand at the door, enter room silently
9. =ick up a pencil from the basket 1if needed2 as you walk silently to your seat
:. =ut your homework on the right hand corner of your desk
?. 4rite the date in the top right hand corner of your paper in your notebook
&. 4rite down the ob$ective
+. 8omplete the @o ;ow
!ationale" #our brain retains the most information the first $ minutes of learning %hat is why we are
going to start our day learning !&'(% )*)# (and we need to be silent so we can start +uickly), & also
want to hel- you learn how to be organi.ed, so you are going to kee- your notes organi.ed by date
because we will have notebook +ui..es fre+uently &n notebook +ui..es, you/ll be e0-ected to use your
notebook to answer +uestions about the s-ecific ob1ectives and +uestions we went over in class each day
Note" & -lay music during the 2ntrance3Do Now so that scholars have something to listen to while they
are being silent,
Raisin" Hand 5rocedure
7aise your hand before speaking, asking *uestions or getting up, unless during group
work or otherwise directed.
!ationale" &n college and the -rofessional world, it/s im-ortant to understand when and how to s-eak so
that -eo-le are e0cited to hear what you have to say %his is something you need to -ractice to become
successful -rofessionals
Ge''in" $u' of Sea' 5rocedures
1. 4e are e(pected to remain seated at all times, unless otherwise directed. 4e raise our
hand and ask to get out of our seats, but not during direct instruction.
6. There are different signals for asking to use the bathroom and sharpen our pencils.
!ationale" & want to make sure everyone in class is safe %hat/s hard to do when there are 4$ kids in a
room and some are u- and roaming around )lso, in order to be the best -ossible teacher & can be, &
really need to focus on what & want you all to learn and it is distracting when -eo-le interru-t me &t/s
also really im-ortant for you all to s-end as much class time as -ossible following the lesson
6a'hroom 5rocedure
1. >ou will receive a #ouse of Triumph bathroom pass from your homeroom teacher
on the first day of each month.
6. 7aise your hand and hold up two fingers 1;ot during instruction. Aholson school-
wide policies also prevent scholars from going to the bathroom during the first or last
10 minutes of class2.
9. Once , have signaled that you may use the restroom, bring up your pass and , will
initial it.
:. 'ign out on the accountability sheet on the front bulletin board.
?. 'ign in when you return from the restroom, and silently return to your seat
;ote. An un7used %a'hroom ass can %e 'urned in 'o me a' 'he end of each 1ee8
for e,'ra credi'
!ationale" we need to be in class learning as much as we can so & want to offer you bonus -oints
if you don/t use them,
5encil Sharenin" 5rocedure
1. #old up your pencil and , will signal to you when you are allowed to get up to
sharpen it.
6. 'ilently walk to the pencil station at the front of the classroom, sharpen your
pencil, and return to your seat silently
Home1or8:
'tudents will receive homework daily 1regardless if itBs written homework or not2 and it is due
the following day. -s mentioned above, homework must be placed at the top right corner of your
desk, prior to starting your @o ;ow. %ake up work should be placed with homework on the
corner of your desk and will be collected as , check work.
'tudents will be responsible for keeping a #omework 8alendar and writing down the homework
assignment for each day. , will put a stamp each day that homework was completed, and write
down when assignments are not completed. 'cholars must have a guardian sign their homework
calendar each week, to be checked on %ondays.
!ationale" %he (omework 5alendar will ensure that guardians are fully aware of each scholar/s work
habits
Late work will not be accepted for any reason
Those with an /C83'/@ absence will have the opportunity to complete %ake 3p 4ork.
Ma8e * 2or8:
S'uden's are resonsi%le for any missed 1or8.
,f you had an /C83'/@ absence, homework can be handed in for full credit as long as you
hand it in by a new due date that , will specify once you return to class. -rrangements must
be made with the teacher to make up missed tests and *uizzes.
)lass1or8:
8lasswork is collected at the end of every class. ,n the event the assignment was lengthy and
students were not able to finish it, it will be assigned for homework in addition to any homework
originally assigned for that night. 8lasswork is completed in your mathematics notebook.
Ma'h Journal+ In'erac'i(e No'e%oo8 and 9older:
>our %ath Dournal and ,nteractive ;otebooks should both be organized and neatly kept at all
times. ,n addition to Aholson binder checks, there can be a $ournal or notebook check or *uiz at
any given time. Dournal or notebook checks0*uizzes will be included in your *uarterly grades as
test grades. -ny worksheets, handouts, and assignments will be placed in your %ath folder.
:ues'ions:
-ll students are encouraged to ask *uestions during class. -ll students will be e(pected to
answer *uestions when asked. 4e have a ;O O=T O3T policy. ,f you donBt know the answer, ,
will assist you throughout the way to help you answer the *uestion.
)omin" 'o A''en'ion:
There will be times when you will work with a partner or group. , will use various strategies to
get your attention when it is time to come back together as a class. , will not begin until , have
every personBs attention. ,f this takes a long time, you are losing valuable minutes with me and
run the risk of having to complete the assignment at home on top of the previously assigned
homework.
;ismissal:
The bell does not dismiss you) only , can dismiss you from class.
1. 4e will stop class ? minutes early.
6. =ack up your things.
9. =ick up any trash on the floor.
:. 7eturn all classroom pencils to cup 1we will not leave until all are returned2.
?. 'it silently.
&. , will dismiss people by name.
+. 4alk 1donBt run2, out of class.
!ationale" *e want our classroom to be nice and clean so we can learn better, & also want to make sure
everyone is safe and that is why we will sit silently and wait to be dismissed by name so there/s no
running out of the room
Grades:
The goal of grading and reporting is to provide the students with feedback that reflects their
progress towards the mastery of the content standards found in the %ath + #onors 8ommon
8ore 8urriculum <ramework =rogress Auide.
The grading scale for %ath is the same as your other core classes.
- E F0-100
" E !0-!F
8 E +0-+F
@ E &0-&F
/ E ?F and below
-ll assignments will be given a GcategoryH designation. 4hen assigning work, students will be
informed of how each product will be weighted. 8umulative grades will be calculated according
to the following percentages.
)lass1or8 <.=> of o(erall "rade-:
-ll work completed in the classroom setting. This includes but is not limited to. classroom
assignments and pro$ects, active participation, and fulfilling classroom e(pectations.
Home1or8 <2=> of o(erall "rade-:
This includes all assigned work completed outside of the classroom to be graded on its
completion and precision, studentBs preparation for class 1materials, supplies, etc.2.
#omework will be posted on the board daily in class and will also be posted on 'chool%a(
by ?pm everyday.
Assessmen's <?=> of o(erall "rade-:
This category entails both the traditional 1e(ams and *uizzes2 and alternative 1presentations,
pro$ects, portfolios, group discussions, surveys2 methods of assessing student learning.
5lease no'e: This syllabus is a guide and is sub$ect to change to better accommodate class and
individual needs. 'tudents and parents will be notified of any changes. 'hould you have any
*uestions as the year progresses, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail.
@e''er of Ac8no1led"emen' of Sylla%us
, have received and fully read and the syllabus provided for %rs. 'ly %athematics
+ #onors 8ommon 8ore class. , understand the re*uired responsibilities of both
scholars and guardians for the course. , have been made aware of the methods to
contact %rs. 'ly if , have any *uestions regarding this syllabus, scholar work
habits and behavior, or the course. , agree to abide by the e(pectations and
procedures laid out in this syllabus.
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