Waite

Middle School 2017-2018

Mr. Peraza, 7th Grade Math
Email: mperaza@nlmusd.k12.ca.us
School Phone Number: (562) 921-7981
www.mrperazamath.weebly.com

Welcome Students! The following is a brief overview of what we will learn this school year. While reading,
please keep in mind: Math plays a critical role in fine tuning our life-long logic and reasoning skills. All rules
and procedures are in place to ensure you are provided the maximum amount of quality instructional time.

Course Goal:
To prepare the students for higher level mathematics
To encourage critical thinking
To increase their interest in mathematics
To build their skills in group and community involvement

Textbook and other resources:
Big Ideas MATH (California Edition)
https://ca.bigideasmath.com/students/
Click on the green Go button and choose: Course 2 7th Grade

Required Supplies:
1 pack Loose line 8.5 x 11 paper 1 pack of quad rule (grid) paper
1 3-ring binder 1 Spiral Notebook
3 No. 2 pencils and (1) highlighter 3 White board markers
1 white (Faber-Castel or Magic Rub) eraser 1 White board eraser

Grade Distribution: 30% - Assessments (Test) Grading Scale: A 90% - 100%

20% - Quizzes B 80% - 89%
20% - Classwork C 70% - 79%
20% - Homework D 60% - 69%
10% - Project F 50% - 59%

Homework:
Homework will be assigned everyday. Practice of the content we learn in class is essential to the success of
each student in this class. All students will be responsible to keep an up-to-date assignment sheet in their
notebook. This should contain their homework and fair notice of upcoming assessments (quiz, chapter test,
and periodic test) and projects.

Attendance:
Attendance is critical to success in any math class. Tardiness is not acceptable. Make-up work for full credit
may be turned in for excused absences only. Students will have one full day to get caught up after an excused
absence. Remember, if the student is not in class to participate, I cannot give the student participation credit
for that day.

I will accept late work (missing assignments) to be turned in. Students will receive a maximum of 50%
credit for late work. This doesnt mean dont do it. Late or not, I still need to see the work to make sure the
student is keeping up with the class content.






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Class Rules
Act Like a STAR!
#1 Sit up straight and place your backpack behind your chair.
#2 Track the speaker (teacher) or whom the teacher allows to speak.
#3 Ask questions and answer questions that pertain to the lesson.
#4 Raise your hand for permission (from your teacher) to speak or to leave your seat.

Classroom Expectations
We are
1. Respectful
We follow the Entry Routine.
We act like a STAR (Sit up straight, Track the speaker, Ask and answer questions, Raise your hand
to speak) throughout the entire period.
We are polite to each other, using words such as please, excuse me, sorry, thank you, youre
welcome, and sorry.
We do not eat, chew gum, or use any personal electronic devices (cell phone, mp3 player, etc.).
2. Responsible
We bring all necessary materials to class each period. This includes pencils, erasers, paper, your
folder, your homework, your textbook, and your practice book.
We take ownership of our attitude and behavior.
We have self-control.
3. Committed
We take careful notes and ask pertinent questions regarding the days lesson.
We thoughtfully complete all homework and turn it in on time.
4. Honest
We are truthful in all circumstances because lies only hurt our relationships with others.
We will not cheat on classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, or projects.

Consequences
Step 1: Restate/Re-Teach Expectation (Warning)
Step 2: Alternate Assignment and/or buddy room (Owe time after class)
Step 3: Parent/Guardian Contact & Information (Phone call home)
Step 4: Office Referral (Parent conference)

Academic Honesty Policy:
There is a zero tolerance for students who are caught cheating in this class. If a student is caught cheating,
he/she will receive no credit for that assignment and a parent conference will be scheduled.

Accommodations:
Parents, please see or email Mr. Peraza if your child requires special accommodations due to learning
disabilities, religious practices, physical requirements, medical needs, or any other reasons.

Work Standards
All work must be completed in pencil.
All work is to be completed in neat careful cursive or printing using U.S. standard letters and
numerals. (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
All loose work must be neatly headed according to school standard.
All collected work must be turned in on flat, neat paper that gives no evidence of having been torn
from a notebook, crumpled, folded, or ripped
**Sub-standard work will be returned ungraded.
** It is the students responsibility to return it in standard form. It will be scored as late work.

Why re-do? Do your best work the first time!
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Student, Parent/Guardian and Teacher Contract

I have read the syllabus and understand the rules that my son/daughter must follow at
school and during math class. I also understand the grading policy and have received the teachers
contact information.

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Student Name (Printed) Student Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Name (Printed) Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Phone Number Parent/Guardian email

Comments:
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