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Syllabus 2015-2016

This document is the syllabus for Lorna Musick's 7th grade math class. It outlines the course goals of preparing students for college math, building on previous concepts, and applying math to everyday life through various activities like problem solving. It lists required supplies and tutoring availability. The grading scale and weights are provided along with progress report dates. Homework expectations are explained, including how it will be graded based on completeness. Classroom rules are stated regarding respect, preparedness, cell phone use, and expectations. Signatures from students and parents are due by a specified date.

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Syllabus 2015-2016

This document is the syllabus for Lorna Musick's 7th grade math class. It outlines the course goals of preparing students for college math, building on previous concepts, and applying math to everyday life through various activities like problem solving. It lists required supplies and tutoring availability. The grading scale and weights are provided along with progress report dates. Homework expectations are explained, including how it will be graded based on completeness. Classroom rules are stated regarding respect, preparedness, cell phone use, and expectations. Signatures from students and parents are due by a specified date.

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7th Math Syllabus

Teacher: Lorna Musick


Email: [email protected]
Wiki Page: http://lornamusick.weebly.com/
Jay M. Robinson 980-343-6944

Welcome to 7th Math! The goal for this course is to prepare students for success in college, build upon
previously mastered math concepts, develop problem solving skills, and understand practical applications
of math in our everyday lives. To achieve this goal, we will utilize the following activities:

Using problem solving skills


Utilizing critical thinking skills
Completing projects
Focusing on math vocabulary identified in problems
Working independently
Working in groups

Required Supplies

1- five subject spiral notebook with pockets


Loose-leaf paper
Scotch tape
Scissors
Colored Pencils
Pencils
Pens (For grading only)
Highlighters
Graph Paper
TI-30X Calculator

Tutoring
Thursdays from 3:15PM-4:15PM

Wish List Supplies (For the classroom)


Tissues, Tissues, Tissues
Ream of colored copy paper
Scotch Tape
Double sided scotch tape
Loose-leaf paper

If for any reason you have trouble getting these supplies, please see me ASAP.

CMS Grading Scale & Distribution

A
B
C

90-100
80-89
70-79

Classroom Assignment Weight


Formal Assignments 65%
Informal Assignments 35%

1st Quarter
Progress Reports:

September 24
D
60-69
25

F
Below 60

2nd Quarter

December
3-4

Progress Reports:

3rd Quarter
Participation/Assignments
February 24-25
Progress Reports:
th
Students are expected to work on

4 Quarter
May 5-6
warm-ups, take notes, complete
Progress Reports:
assignments, ask/answer questions,
and keep their notebooks organized and up to date.

Late Work
Large assignments will have a deduction of 10 points per day that the assignment is late. You will
receive partial credit for any assignments turned in after the due date.
Make-Up Work
If a student has an excused absence, he/she will have 5 days to turn in any missing assignment. If
a student misses a test or a quiz, he/she should consult with the teacher to agree on a time to make
it up that is mutually convenient.

Homework

Homework will be assigned nightly. Assignments


Written in spiral notebook unless
will be checked and reviewed in class. The
otherwise stated
student must bring the completed assignment to
Name, date, and block are found in the
class in order to receive credit. Indicators shown
upper right corner of the page
below must be present in order for an assignment
Assignment page and problem numbers
to be accepted.
found on the title line

Work neatly completed

o Original Problems Copied


o Work Shown
o Answers Indicated

Homework Grading Scale:

All homework is out of 100 points per week

Discipline

You may lose points based on how many


incomplete problems you have
Homework is graded on completeness, not
correctness

1.
2.
3.
4.

Verbal Warning
Lunch Detention
Lunch Detention and phone call to parents
After School Detention and conference with
administrator
5. Office Referral

Severity Clause

Profanity, fighting, willful


disobedience, obscene gestures, and
other severe infractions will result in
an immediate office referral.

Classroom Expectations and Rules


1. Be respectful! Rudeness, disrespect, sleeping, and bullying will not be tolerated in our classroom.
Remember to show respect for yourself and others in our classroom.
2. Be prompt! You must be in your seat and ready to start your warm-up when the bell rings.
3. Be prepared daily! You must come to class with your Chromebook, notebook, a pencil, paper, your
calculator, and homework.
4. No food or drink in the classroom. Water is the only exception and must be in a clear container.
5. Be responsible! You are accountable for your own success! Take every opportunity to learn as
much as you can.
6. Cell phones are not to be used or seen on campus during school hours per CMS policy. All cell
phones must be turned off and placed in your book bag. Cell phones that are visible, audible or
being used during school hours will be confiscated and turned in to the front office.

By signing below, you are indicating that you have read the Math I syllabus and understand the
rules and expectations set by Mrs. Musick. *Note: The syllabus is tentative and can change at any
point.

Signatures are due by Monday, August 28, 2015

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Student Signature

Parent Signature

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