MS MATH SYLLABUS 2016-2017

BASIC INFORMATION
Instructor's name: Ms. Harrison
Office location: Room 306
Office hours: 24 hour notice for alternative times.
MTWRF Morning - 7:00 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.
MTWR After School - 3:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M.
Email Address: tharrison@stmichaelsouthshore.org
Website: http://harrisonmathclassroom.weebly.com/
Phone Number: (773)-221-2356
Remind App System: To contact Ms. Harrison privately outside of school, you may download the Remind App
on any mobile device and join our class or complete the following to use the text message system.
6th Grade: Text the number 81010 the following message @4e6aed
7th Grade: Text the number 81010 the following message @9cdch
8th Grade: Text the number 81010 the following message @9a7eae
REQUIRED STUDENT RESOURCES
Course book to be passed out in class (returned at the end of the year)
1-inch binder
Loose Leaf Paper
COURSE OBJECTIVES
We will be following the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. For more detail, see the follow link
for the unpacked standards (6, 7, and 8).
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/mathematics/scos/
EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND GRADING CRITERIA
The middle school math course grading policy mirrors what students will usually see at the high school level.
There is a large focus on work completed in class (Quizzes, Tests, Exams, etc.) because these are the times
where students are monitored. Participation is included to support students in comprehending the importance of
being engaged in class.
Criteria for grading.
Participation
Homework
Quizzes
Tests
Final Exam

10% of final grade

15% of final grade
20% of final grade
25% of final grade
30% of final grade
100%

A=
B=
C=
D=
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> 93%
85 to < 92%
77 to < 84%
69 to < 76%
< 68%

**Note: Any projects will fall under the Quizzes category.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT
Absent students are expected to collect their own missing work from our absence station (located by the
teachers desk). For each absent day, the student will have two days to make up material. For example, a student
absent on Monday will have until Wednesday to turn in his or her work.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT

The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity, and fair play. Code of Academic
Responsibility and Conduct applies to cases in which cheating, plagiarism, or other academic misconduct has
occurred in an instructional context. Students found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to penalties, up
to and possibly including suspension and/or expulsion. Student academic misconduct records are maintained by
the teacher and the Office.
Please note, any student discovered cheating during an assessment will receive a zero, but they may plead their
case to be reassessed on their own time.
Class Rules
No leaving without asking
HELP OTHERS
Share classroom supplies
Golden Rule: Treat others as they would like to be treated
Be honest
LISTEN WHILE OTHERS ARE TALKING
Follow directions
Be fair
Be forgiving
Be respectful (and nice whenever possible)
Remember mistakes are good.
KEEP YOUR BODY TO YOURSELF
Star Qualities (Stars of the Week)
Loyalty
Support
Trustworthy
Focus
Caring
Participation
Confidence
Positivity
Perseverance
Patience
Leadership
Partnership
Courage
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We agree that our Classroom Rule and Star Qualities are fair and appropriate. We agree to follow the rules to the
best of our abilities and aspire to reflect all Star Qualities.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Student Print: _______________________________________________________________