1. 7th Grade Math Syllabus 2017-2018 Class Website: http://alawrence
HOW TO CONTACT ME
Remind101 app chat
School Phone #: (305)
CLASS SUPPLIES
1 composition notebook, 100 sheets
1 subject College Ruled, 100 Sheets, College Ruled 8 1/2" x 11"
2 inch binder
2 Plastic duo-tang with prongs and pockets; one to be given to teacher
College Ruled Paper
Pencils and Erasers
Graph paper
Red correcting pens
Highlighters
One pair of earbuds or headphones
Colored Pencils
Handheld sharpener
Approved Calculator
4 Dividers
Course description
The curriculum for this course aligns with the Mathematics Florida Standards which may be viewed on the Florida Department of Education website: In this Grade 8 Mathematics course, instructional time will focus on five critical areas: The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Functions, Geometry and Statistics.
Class Procedures
BATHROOM/
WATER POLICY
There is a school-wide rule, called the "10/10 Rule", in which no one is allowed in the hallways the FIRST and LAST ten minutes of class.
Students will be allowed THREE bathroom/water passes every 9 weeks. Students will be required to sign out/sign in whenever they want to use the pass.
Passes are reserved for emergencies and should be used appropriately.
It is expected that students use these facilities during the 4-minute break in between classes.
1. Be on time, on task and prepared to learn EVERYDAY.
2. Respect the teacher, the classroom, other students and yourself.
3. Be responsible for your own learning.
4. Clean up after yourself.
5. Keep all personal electronics PUT AWAY.
1. Be in seat when tardy bell rings.
2. Put proper heading on all work.
3. Bring all of your supplies to class daily..
4. Use restroom and get water before class. The 10 minute rule will be used.
5. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
6. Complete all of your work and turn it in on time.
7. Do not use electronic devices in class without teacher permission.
EXPECTATIONS
30%
30%
Consequences
Rules
1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student.
2. Phone call home: phone call to parent/guardian.
3. Detention: Detention to be served after school. Parent will be contacted.
4. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to
administration for severe behavior problems.
Disruptive students will not be tolerated! Therefore, any disruptive student(s) will either be sent to another class for time out or may be removed from class via security personnel and taken to an administrator with a referral.

2. Student assignments Absentee Policy Late/incomplete work Technology
YES, WE DID SOMETHING IMPORTANT WHILE YOU WERE ABSENT.
It will be the student’s responsibility to check the class assignment board (Remind101 and Edmodo) to find any assignments missed immediately upon returning to school.
MDCPS rules/timeframe for completing and turning in make-up work will be followed. Please note: If you were in class the day before a test or quiz was given, then the test or quiz must be made up within ONE WEEK. Failure to complete make-up work will result in a zero (“Z” in the gradebook) for that assignment, test, quiz, etc. If previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due on the first day the student returns.
Students MUST take notes during instruction including all examples reviewed on the board.
Classwork will consist of various examples from the day’s lesson.
Home-learning will include a reflection of the lesson in their Math journal.
Any work not done in pencil will receive an “F”. Any work turned in without your name will receive a “Z”.
Late/incomplete work
My expectations is that ALL assignments be completed to a level of proficiency (70% or higher) and turned in on time.
Parents will be contacted if missing assignments become a repeated issue.
Printer and Internet issues are not an excuse for late work.
Technology
Computers will be used in class. The majority of class assignments, projects, and assessments will be completed during class time. However, a technology component will be completed at home. Students must take care of the devices utilized in class, otherwise their privileges will be revoked. Students are expected to abide by all school and district digital safety rules and guidelines. Failure to do so will result in said student being banned from technology while in Math class. Cell Phones should be kept in students backpacks. Devices should not be out during class, unless otherwise instructed by the teacher or with permission.
Edmodo, Edgenuity, Khan Academy, and i-Ready are all accessible via the student’s portal. These programs will be used to review, remediate, and practice. Weekly i-ready grades will be given based on 45 minutes of completion and 70% passing score on quizzes.
CHEATING
A = – Outstanding
B = – Good
C = – Satisfactory
D = – Minimal
F = < 1.0 Unsatisfactory
Z in the gradebook means an assignment was not turned in and counts the same as an “F”.
X in the gradebook means the student was excused from that assignment and is not counted.
Student will receive an “F” if the assignment is turned in with no work shown. Class progress reports will be sent home quarterly, with the student. Failure notices will be sent home if the teacher foresees that the student is in danger of failing the grading period. It should be signed by the parent and brought back to the teacher. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check the Student / Parent Portal on a weekly basis to view the most current grades for EVERY class.
Substitute Coverage: You are to show respect. Classwork as usual. This is not play time. Any assignment not completed will receive a grade of ZERO. Any misbehavior will result in disciplinary action (s).
In this class, cheating includes...
1. Turning in another’s work as one’s own
2. Copying work from a friend.
3. Letting someone copy your work.
4. Having someone do you work.
5. Using online tools to complete work
If cheating/plagiarism is suspected, the student will be given a ZERO (“F”) for that particular assignment and parent will be notified.
GRADING POLICY
Homework: 1 grade
Classwork: 1 grade
Quizzes: 1 grades
Tests: 2 grades
Projects: 2 or more grades
Notebook checks: 4 grades

3. Student- parent agreement parent signature PAGE
Please use online Class Contract Agreement (found at to electronically submit contract. All contracts are due Tuesday, August 29th. Only return this form if you are unable to complete electronically.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year with you. If you work hard and complete your work you will do well. If you are in need of help, or need to clarify points of confusion please ask. If you have any questions please call me or me any time. By signing this page, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the course expectations in Mrs. Lawrence’s 7th Grade Math class. This signature page is due back by Tuesday, August 29th, it is your first assignment of the school year.
Period: ________ Student name (please print):________________________________
Student signature:___________________________________Date_________________
Parent/Guardian name (please print):________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________ Date _________________
Parent/Guardian address: ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian phone number: (_____)______________________________
Best time to call : _______________________
Please feel free to write anything about your child that you think I should know to help them be successful in my class: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________