Week of August 24-28, 2015

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!

Honors Math/CSI

Classroom Expectations and Procedures

Miss Vianna I. Solis: vsolis044@rgccisd.org

Ac²E Middle School: (956)487-4476

Conference Periods: 1:55-3:35PM

 Welcome to a Year of Commitment, Focus, and Excellence. I am excited to have you in my class and I am looking forward to being your teacher. Our class will work hard together to reach our goals and to become OUTSTANDING students. I will work hard to teach you, help you, and treat you with respect. Everyone will be expected to follow the rules in order to create a classroom environment that promotes learning.

Class Materials:

Honors Math:

1 composition notebook
6 three pronged folders (one for each six weeks)
Loose leaf paper
1 pack of fine point dry erase markers
Sharpened pencils (bring at least 2 daily)

 

Class Expectations:
1.      Follow directions the first time given.
2.      Respect the rights and feelings of others by not using abusive or offensive  language.
3.      Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
4.      Do not eat, chew gum, or groom in class.

 

Consequences:

Positive                                                                                                         Negative

Miss Solis can teach!                                                                 1. Verbal warning

You are able to learn!                                                                2. Deduct DOJO points

Praise/Positive notes/Phone calls!                                             3. Student-teacher conference

                                                                                                   4. The following until behavior is corrected:

                                                                                              • Parent contact/conference

                                                                                              •Cluster conference with student and principal

                                                                                              • Cluster conference with student and parent

                                                                                              • Referral to Office

 

Our Class Goals:
1.      Turn in every assignment on time.
2.      Keep the absences to an absolute minimum.
3.      100% of Ac²E 7^th graders will pass the Math STAAR.
4.       Be completely prepared for 8^th grade Math by the end of the year.

Late Work Policy:

 You are responsible for working at home on any assignments that you do not finish in the class time I provide. All assignments should be turned in on time.

·        I will not assign a grade of “A” for work turned in late.
·         Work not turned in will be recorded as “M” (missing) so that the grade reports will compute the grade as a zero until handed in. This will allow students and parents to see what the grade will be if work is not completed.
·         I may count off as much as 10 points per day for late work.
·         Work that is turned in and is of good quality will not be assigned a grade lower than a “70.”
 
Make Up Work:

If a student needs to re-do/make up work they will be given the opportunity to come in during lunch on an appropriate day.

Absences:

In the case of an excused absence, the student is allowed two make-up days for each excused absence day. If you miss the lesson it is your responsibility as an excellent student to schedule a time with me to make up the lesson. You are responsible for missed assignments.

Grading Policy:

Six Weeks Test: 25% of grade
Homework, Quizzes, Classwork, Projects, Journal, Participation- 75% of grade

Testing Policy:  If you score less than an 80% on a quiz you may make corrections for half credit on each problem. It is your responsibility to do this! The only exception is the 6 weeks exam, because of district policy. It will take hard work, dedication, and discipline, but I am confident in your abilities to get it done.

Late to Class:

I will decide whether the tardy is excused or unexcused. Tardies accumulate all day and start over at the new six weeks. They will be referred to the office for the tardy.

Note: 8+ tardies- Referral to administrator. Student will be transferred to home campus.

Excellence!

This will be a challenging year and you will have more responsibility as a 7^th grade student. Your goal is to become a student who is EXCELLENT- this means that you do your best in everything: behavior, classwork, tests, etc. I will not accept excuses for your behavior. Do all your work, ask questions, be EXCELLENT, and expect success in the 7^th grade and in YOUR FUTURE!
 
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change should unanticipated events merit it.