The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. 7th Grade Math Sky Academy 2014-2015 Ms. Mallory Kearney Contact information: Sky: (941) 244-2626 Email: Mallory.Kearney@Sarasotacountyschools.net The easiest, most reliable way to contact me would be through Email. I will respond within 48 hours. Welcome! 7th Grade Math is a full year course where students learn about integers, rational numbers, and linear equations. Students will also master proportions, linear functions, percents and probability. Students additionally will be able to measure surface area and volume and do transformations. Grading System *Examinations & Projects: (40%) *Practice Work: (35%) *Quizzes: (15%) *Employability: (10%) ** Extra credit opportunities may be offered at the teacher’s discretion Grading Scale 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-0 F Everyday Materials A pencil 2 spiral notebooks (Interactive notebook. One per Semester, or One multi-section notebook) Paper Dry erase markers Textbook Used: Florida Math Connects Course 2. Glencoe McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-0-07-893988-4 **Additional readings will be given at the teachers discretion. The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics. -- Paul Halmos

Late & Make-Up Work Policy Class Expectations Absence & Tardiness: Being present in class is essential to succeeding in this class, for there is no substitute for classroom time. Class starts promptly at the beginning of each class period. To be considered on time to class, students are expected to be in the classroom, in their seats, and working on their Do Now Activity. Plagiarism: Your teacher will not tolerate cheating or dishonesty of any kind. Students are expected to support the HONOR CODE – do not give or receive any help on any work. Examples of behavior constituting cheating include, but are not limited to: plagiarism; copying any assignments; leaving papers uncovered during assessment; giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance on an assignment, quiz, or exam. Anyone caught cheating will receive a grade of zero on the work and the student’s parent(s) will be notified. Please Remember: Be respectful of yourself, others and the school environment. Come to class prepared, organized and on time. Sit in your assigned seat, stay on task, only immediate work on desk. Raise your hand to be acknowledged and exercise self-discipline. No distracting items of any kind. Keep your head up and eyes open; employability points will be deducted for lounging or sleeping.  **Student misconduct will be handled in accordance with school policy. Late & Make-Up Work Policy Late Work/Test Corrections: Late assignments and test corrections need to be completed by the end of the following week. If there are extenuating circumstances, such situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the teacher’s discretion. Make-Up Work: When absent, check the class website/calendar for any homework missed. Check with a classmate for any notes missed. When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to collect, complete, and turn in missed work. Students receive three days to make up work for each day of an absence Test Make-Up: Students must make arrangements with the teacher to make up a missed test. This is best done before or after school. Students will have three days after their return to school to schedule a make-up exam with the teacher (Ms. Kearney).

Dear Parents:  Please read the attached syllabus, sign this page, and have your student return it to class by the end of the first week of school. Thank you, and I am excited to  work with you to develop your student’s knowledge of Math!      Sincerely,           Ms. Mallory Kearney  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  This page only should be signed and returned to Ms. Kearney Acknowledgement of Syllabus  Student: I have read this classroom syllabus and management plan and understand it. I choose to honor it this year.  Name (Printed): ____________________________________________________ Class Period: ________________  Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____________ Parent: My child has discussed the classroom syllabus and management plan with me. I understand it and support it.  Name (Printed): ___________________________________________________  Phone: _____________________________  Email (Printed): ____________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____________