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Here you will find information on Mr. Smith's
class, policies, and expectations:
About
the course Math 8 is the bridge to high school mathematics.
This year students will fulfill the requirements of 8th grade mathematics, as
well as Integrated Algebra, a high school-credit course. The 8th
grade state test is taken in March and the Algebra Regents is taken at the end
of the year. Passing the Integrated Algebra Regents is part of the requirements for
graduating high school in New York State. It is important that you stay on
top of your work, because as you have seen thus far, math is cumulative.
The things you learn today will be important tomorrow, a few weeks from now, a
few months from now, and a few years from now. If you need help, ASK FOR
HELP. Arrangements will be made. Most importantly, do your
best. Don't TRY your best, DO you best. That is the secret to
success.
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Daily
Cla
ss Schedule:
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Curriculum
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Grades
In Mr. Smith's Math classes, quarterly grades are made up of:
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TESTS:
55% |
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QUIZZES:
35% (This includes
announced and unannounced quizzes, as well as weekly extended HW assignments.) |
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HOMEWORK: 10% (Homework is
checked every day, and sometimes collected.) |
All tests and quizzes, regardless of the grade must be signed by a parent or guardian. Failure to do so will result in a reduction in the student's homework grade.
The homework grade will be determined by how many homework assignments have been completed by the
student out of the total assigned in the current marking period, and will be
calculated as a percent. (For criteria of "completeness" please consult the homework page on this site)
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Classroom Expectations
1. Be prepared*, at your seat, and beginning the Do Now when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.
*Being prepared includes all of the following:
1. Notebook is out, opened to a new page in your CLASSWORK section.
2. Homework is out.
3. Any tools & materials needed for the day’s lesson are out.
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Extra Help will be given by appointment. See Mr. Smith to make
arrangements.
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Attendance
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Students are expected to arrive on time for each class. |
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Absence from a class for any reason does not excuse a student from his/her responsibility for class work and homework. |
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Students are expected to show the teacher the assignment no later than the day after he/she returns to school. |
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If a student is absent the day of an exam, he/she is expected to take the exam upon returning to
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Notebook
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All students must have a loose-leaf
binder with 3 sections:
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Classwork |
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Homework |
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Assessments |
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It is extremely important for students to stay organized throughout the school year.
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Supplies
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must have the following supplies on a daily basis:
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#2 Pencils
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Looseleaf paper (in a binder,
divided into 3 sections: notes, homework, and assessments)
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Calculator (preferably the TI-84
plus Graphing Calculator)
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Daily Planner (also known as the
school “agenda”…this will be given out on the 1st day of school)
You
must have the following supplies to bring in occasionally:
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Ruler (with inches and
centimeters)
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Protractor
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Compass (preferably a metal
“bow compass”… Remember, you get what you pay for.
Cheaper compasses will loosen and eventually break.)
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Graph paper (preferably 3-hole
punched, so it can be stored in the binder)
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Colored Pencils
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following supplies are suggested, but not required:
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Extra pencils
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Spare erasers
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White-out
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Highlighters
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Markers
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Reinforcements
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