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Mcgee Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the Math I course taught by Andi McGee. The goals of the course are to build on algebra skills, develop problem solving abilities, and apply math to everyday life. Students will work independently and in groups, completing projects, assignments, and daily journal entries. Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, homework, and participation. The syllabus details classroom policies like late work, absences, and discipline. Students are expected to be respectful, on time, prepared, responsible, and not use cell phones during class.

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Mcgee Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the Math I course taught by Andi McGee. The goals of the course are to build on algebra skills, develop problem solving abilities, and apply math to everyday life. Students will work independently and in groups, completing projects, assignments, and daily journal entries. Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, homework, and participation. The syllabus details classroom policies like late work, absences, and discipline. Students are expected to be respectful, on time, prepared, responsible, and not use cell phones during class.

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Math I Syllabus

Teacher: Andi McGee [email protected]


Wiki Page: http://mcgeemath.weebly.com
Twitter: @aelizmcgee

Welcome to Math I! The goal for this course is to prepare students for success in
college, build upon mastered algebra concepts, develop problem solving skills, and
understand practical applications of math in our everyday lives. To achieve this
goal, we will utilize the following activities:
Using problem solving skills
Utilizing critical thinking skills
Completing projects
Focusing on math vocabulary identified in problems

Tutoring: Math I tutoring is on


Mondays afterschool until
4:00.

Working independently
Working in groups
Required Supplies

Online Textbook Access:

Textbook (online access)


Two 5-subject spiral notebooks (with pocket folders)

User name is your student id


number

Composition Notebook (for daily journal entries)

Password: math123

Pencils (no assignments accepted in pen)


Ti-83 or Ti-84 calculator is recommended, but not required
Grading Scale and Distribution
Assignment Weight

Classroom

90-100
50%

Test/Projects

80-89

Quizzes/CW/HW

40%

70-79

Warm-up/Journal

10%

60-69

Below 60

Participation/Assignments
Students are expected to work on warm-ups, journal entries, take notes, complete
assignments, and ask/answer questions, and keep their notebooks organized.
Warm-ups, notes, and any other assignment will be checked during notebook
checks at the end of every week for a grade.

Late Work
Large assignments/projects will have a deduction of 10 points per day that the
assignment is late. Late homework is not accepted.
Make-Up Work
If a student has an excused absence, they will have 5 days to turn in any missing
assignment. If a student misses a test of quiz, they should consult with the teacher
to agree on a time to make it up that is mutually convenient. After 5 days, the
test/quiz will be counted as a zero until the student has made it up.
Homework
Homework will be assigned nightly on that days material. Assignments will be
reviewed in class the following day. The student must bring the completed
assignment to class in order to receive credit. Indicators shown below must be
present in order for an assignment (specifically homework) to be accepted.
All homework is to be completed in 5 subject spiral notebook
Name, date, and block are found in the upper right corner of the page
Assignment page and problem numbers are found on the title line
Work is neatly completed with original problems copied, all work is shown,
answers are indicated
Homework Grading Scale
All homework is out of 10 points. You may lose points based on how many
incomplete problems you have. Homework is graded on completeness, not
correctness.
Discipline
1.
2.
3.
4.

Verbal Warning
Conference with teacher and/or phone call to parents
Lunch Detention
Office/referral

Classroom Expectations and Rules


1. Social Contract
2. Be respectful! Rudeness, disrespect, and bullying will not be tolerated in our
classroom. Remember to show respect for yourself and others in our
classroom.
3. Be on time! 3 tardies = lunch detention!
4. Be prepared daily! You must come to class with your spiral, pencils, and your
homework. Composition notebooks are kept in class to do your daily warmup
and journal entry in (will be checked weekly for a grade).
5. Be responsible! You are accountable for your own success! Take every
opportunity to learn as much as you can!
6. Cell phones are not to be used or seen during class, unless you see a yellow
stop light that day in the room, then they can be parked on your desk,
facedown. All cell phones must be turned off and placed in your purse or
book bag. Cell phones that are visible, audible or being used during my class
will result in 1) a warning, 2) lunch detention, 3) office referral.
7. We will utilize technology in class with laptops and ipads quite a bit. In
addition, the online textbook will need to be utilized outside of class. If you
do not have access to the internet at home, then you will need to find time
before or after school, or during KnightTime to access the internet here on
campus. If there are any issues please, feel free to come and talk to me
about it.

I have read and understand Mrs. McGees syllabus for a successful semester in Math
I. Signatures are due by Monday, January 25, 2016.

Student Name________________________________________________________

Student Signature_____________________________________________________

Student email________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian email_________________________________________________

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