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8th Grade Math
Class Syllabus and Classroom Policies
Mr. Friendshuh
2006/2007
What is this class about?
Eighth grade math will lead you from arithmetic to concepts of algebra.
Saxon Math series focuses on long term practice. Take the homework seriously.
Practice makes perfect!
Grading Policy
Your grade in math will depend on the efforts you put forth on homework,
quizzes, notebooks, tests, class participation, and other projects. The
grade will be determined on a total point score of all the work you have
completed (10% class participation and 90% from schoolwork). The percentage
found will be between 0 and 100. The letter grade will be determined by:
90 to 100% = A
80 to 89% = B
70 to 79% = C
60 to 69% = D
59% or less = F
**Late Work will not be treated casually. One day late on any assignment
will automatically be worth 50% of its original value if it’s completed.
Absences get the amount of days missed to make up work. All work must
be shown on assignments to get full credit!
Homework is worth 10 points. One point will be deducted for every problem
you do not attempt or when you fail to show your work. All work must be
shown on assignments to get full credit!
Quizzes are worth 1 to 10 points (almost everyday, including Homework
Quizzes).
Notebooks are worth 20 points. The notebook will consist of chapter notes,
homework, worksheets, and any other assignments. The notebook will be
graded by content and organization.
Tests are worth 40 points and will be given after every four lessons.
Grading Percentage
Your grade will be determined as follows:
60%-Tests and Quizzes, 30%-Homework/Notebook, 10%-Participation
Classroom Policy
We must respect the Right to Learn of all students. I will not tolerate
behavior that interferes with this right. Some disruptive and unacceptable
behaviors include:
-Disrespect towards the teacher or classmates
-Excessive talking
-Foul or abusive language
-Abuse of school's, teacher's, or classmate's property
-Arriving to class late and/or unprepared
-Leaving class without permission
-Inappropriate physical contact towards teacher or classmate
-Throwing things
Violation of the minor classroom policies will result in:
1. A warning.
2. Another infraction of classroom rules will result in a detention.
3. Removed from the class if disruption continues, sent to ISAP, and parents
contacted.
Violation of a major classroom policy will be immediate referral to
the principal.
Passes to leave the classroom will be held to a maximum of three per
quarter. A detention will be issued for each pass over three. You must
sign out of class each time and carry a pass in the hall. Using more than
3 will effect your Participation Grade. Five minutes between classes is
more than enough time to use the restroom!
Tardies are a nuisance. The 10% Participation grade will be affected by
your tardies. Each tardy after 3 per quarter will cause you to lose a
portion of your Participation grade. Excessive tardies could result in
a drop of a letter grade from what you have earned academically.
Your Participation Grade will include being on time, class preparation,
attendance, and classroom demeanor. Students will start with 50 points
and 5 points will be deducted for each infraction.
Cheating will not be tolerated. If I see someone copying answers during
the correcting time, you will get an automatic zero and the procedures
in the Student Handbook will be implemented.
Textbooks are the property of the Copper River School District. Please
take care of them. You will be required to install a book cover for each
text or a detention will be issued the following week.
To be successful....
In order to master mathematics, you must practice. I promise the homework
is for your benefit, not mine (I have to grade them!!). You have to keep
a positive attitude, an open mind, and throw away that "I can't do
this" attitude. Take notes during class, ask questions when confused,
attend class everyday, and attempt every problem. Don't give up!! If you
follow these basic guidelines you will be successful in 8th Math!!!!!!!!!!!!
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