FOUNDATIONS OF Math I AND Math I
CLASS SYLLABUS
Math I is one of the most essential math classes; the objectives we will cover in Math I serve as the basis for all other math classes in high school as well as in college. Math I includes an End-of-Course test administered by the state of North Carolina. This year, Math I will follow the nations new Common Core Standards and will therefore push critical thinking and academic perseverance.
Contact Information for Mrs. Mack
Telephone: 704-649-6777 (I am available until 9:00pm)
Email: [email protected]
SUPPLIES:
(Please speak to me immediately if you need financial assistance with these supplies)
GRADING POLICY:
Tests and Quizzes 70%
Notebook 10%
Classwork 10%
Homework 5%
Behavior 5%
POWER SCHOOLS: Parents can access their students’ grades with a password (assigned by a guidance counselor). The link is on the West Mecklenburg Website. Forms can be picked up from the guidance office. For more information, please contact a guidance counselor. It is highly recommended that parents check their students’ grades on a regular basis. Parents may request conferences at any point.
ATTENDANCE: West Meck abides by a strict attendance policy. Any student who misses more than ten days of a given class will fail the class, regardless of the student’s grade. If a student does miss more than ten days, he or she must complete recovery hours by attending extended day tutorials.
BINDERS AND PENCILS: All students are expected to keep their binders up to date and organized. Each assignment students will receive will be numbered so that notes can be kept in order. Each binder should have three dividers with tabs labeled “My Progress”, “Do Nows and Homework”, and “Notes and Worksheets”. Students are expected to bring their binders to and from school every day and I will conduct at least one binder check (either announced or unannounced) per quarter. Students are responsible for any missed work. Any time a student misses class, he or she can find a blank copy of the notes in the “Guided Notes Binder” and must copy the notes from a classmate or look on the class website.
As responsible high school students, each student is expected to come to class prepared and with a sharpened pencil. Students may want to bring more than one pencil to class everyday. If the student does not have a pencil, they must ask a teammate for a pencil during the first 5 minutes of class. Teammates will support each other by offering one of their extra pencils. If a student needs to ask me for a pencil, I will give him/her one and the entire team will lose one team point. This is the only time a team can lose a point.
BEHAVIOR: We have a very rigorous goal and in order to reach it every moment counts.
I have zero tolerance for students who break our rules or contribute to a negative working environment.
We have four very simple rules in this class. The rules are put in place for two main reasons. First, they are essential in order to make sure that every student feels supported, valued, and safe. Second, they allow our class to optimize our learning time and reach our big goals.
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Be in class on time and prepared.
3. Be on task at all times
4. Be respectful of yourself, each other, and the class as a whole
The following consequences are put in place to avoid such behavior and recognize those who do what they are suppose to:
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
1. Warning
1. Vocal praise or positive phone call home
2. Change seats
2. Team Points
3. Removal from class to another teacher’s room
3. “CHAMPION” of the week
4. Referral
4. High Class Grade and Mastery Score!
I reserve the right to call home after any consequence and change the order of these consequences as I see fit
CLASS SYLLABUS
Math I is one of the most essential math classes; the objectives we will cover in Math I serve as the basis for all other math classes in high school as well as in college. Math I includes an End-of-Course test administered by the state of North Carolina. This year, Math I will follow the nations new Common Core Standards and will therefore push critical thinking and academic perseverance.
Contact Information for Mrs. Mack
Telephone: 704-649-6777 (I am available until 9:00pm)
Email: [email protected]
SUPPLIES:
(Please speak to me immediately if you need financial assistance with these supplies)
- One 1 inch binder with 3 dividers and paper
- Graphing Calculator***
- Graph paper
- Package of Pencils (Preferably Mechanical)
- Hand sanitizer
- Box of tissue
- Clorox wipes
GRADING POLICY:
Tests and Quizzes 70%
Notebook 10%
Classwork 10%
Homework 5%
Behavior 5%
POWER SCHOOLS: Parents can access their students’ grades with a password (assigned by a guidance counselor). The link is on the West Mecklenburg Website. Forms can be picked up from the guidance office. For more information, please contact a guidance counselor. It is highly recommended that parents check their students’ grades on a regular basis. Parents may request conferences at any point.
ATTENDANCE: West Meck abides by a strict attendance policy. Any student who misses more than ten days of a given class will fail the class, regardless of the student’s grade. If a student does miss more than ten days, he or she must complete recovery hours by attending extended day tutorials.
BINDERS AND PENCILS: All students are expected to keep their binders up to date and organized. Each assignment students will receive will be numbered so that notes can be kept in order. Each binder should have three dividers with tabs labeled “My Progress”, “Do Nows and Homework”, and “Notes and Worksheets”. Students are expected to bring their binders to and from school every day and I will conduct at least one binder check (either announced or unannounced) per quarter. Students are responsible for any missed work. Any time a student misses class, he or she can find a blank copy of the notes in the “Guided Notes Binder” and must copy the notes from a classmate or look on the class website.
As responsible high school students, each student is expected to come to class prepared and with a sharpened pencil. Students may want to bring more than one pencil to class everyday. If the student does not have a pencil, they must ask a teammate for a pencil during the first 5 minutes of class. Teammates will support each other by offering one of their extra pencils. If a student needs to ask me for a pencil, I will give him/her one and the entire team will lose one team point. This is the only time a team can lose a point.
BEHAVIOR: We have a very rigorous goal and in order to reach it every moment counts.
I have zero tolerance for students who break our rules or contribute to a negative working environment.
We have four very simple rules in this class. The rules are put in place for two main reasons. First, they are essential in order to make sure that every student feels supported, valued, and safe. Second, they allow our class to optimize our learning time and reach our big goals.
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Be in class on time and prepared.
3. Be on task at all times
4. Be respectful of yourself, each other, and the class as a whole
The following consequences are put in place to avoid such behavior and recognize those who do what they are suppose to:
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
1. Warning
1. Vocal praise or positive phone call home
2. Change seats
2. Team Points
3. Removal from class to another teacher’s room
3. “CHAMPION” of the week
4. Referral
4. High Class Grade and Mastery Score!
I reserve the right to call home after any consequence and change the order of these consequences as I see fit