Richmond County School System



Pine Hill Middle School

Panther Online Academy 

Seventh Grade Math Course Syllabus

Teacher: Mrs. Gross

Email Address: grossga@richmond.k12.ga.us

Telephone Number: (706)592-3730

Welcome to Seventh Grade and welcome to my math class. I am delighted to begin this year’s math journey with you.

Textbook: Seventh Grade GO Math Textbook Online

Course Description: In Grade 7, instructional time will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples. The standards are fully explained on the Common Core Georgia Standards website .

Curriculum Pacing Overview:

7th Grade Mathematics:

Unit 1: Operations with Rational Numbers 4 or 5 Weeks 1st Nine Weeks

Unit 2: Expressions and Equations 4 or 5 Weeks 1st Nine Weeks

Unit 3: Ratios and Proportions 4 or 5 Weeks 2ndNine Weeks

Unit 4: Geometry 4 or 5 Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks

Unit 5: Inferences 4 to 5 Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks

Unit 6: Probability 3 to 4 Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks

Unit 7: Show what you know 3 to 4 weeks 3rd/4th Nine Weeks

For details regarding each unit please feel free to visit the Georgia Standards of

Excellence website.

Materials and Supplies: Students are required to bring the

following items to class every day: • Pencils • Notebook/3-ring binder • Math Textbook

online, laptops/chrome-books with WIFI/internet connection, earbugs

Grading Procedures: Students will be given a variety of assessments. These will include: Research projects, tests, quizzes, class work activities, and homework.

Grade Profile

30% Classwork A - 100 -90

30% Tests B - 89 -80

20% Homework C - 79 -70

10% Projects F - 69 and below

10% Quizzes

l100% Total

Classwork: Participation in class activities and class assignments are important to informally assess student learning and understanding. All students are expected to participate in class. Participating in note-taking is a part of the class experience. Students are expected to take notes in their notebooks/3-ring binder. The notes can be used on quizzes, only if kept in a composition notebook/3-ring binder.

Projects: Students will be given projects periodically throughout the semester. Some of the projects include CCGPS tasks. Students will receive information on these projects as the date arises. Students will be given ample time to complete projects and in some cases, extra class time. Students will be graded on a rubric, which will communicate the expectations of the project and assess specific criteria of the assignment.

Homework: Students will receive homework Monday-Thursday to enforce key math concepts. Students are expected to complete and turn in all homework in a timely manner. Homework is usually due the next day, unless otherwise specified by the teacher. In most cases, homework will be graded on effort and completion.

Quizzes: A quiz will be given at the conclusion of every standard in preparation for the Unit test. Students are allowed to use notes on their quiz.

Tests: A test will be given at the conclusion of every Unit. Students will receive a study guide or have an in class review the day before the test, which will include sample test questions. Tests should be completed independently

Student Expectations 

• Join Live Class Sessions 

• Students should be logged in and prepared for class to begin prior to the class start time. 

• Students will be given a grace period when logging into the live sessions to accommodate for any technical trouble. 

• When logged into a live session, students should not leave the session if there is no teacher present until 15 minutes have passed. 

• Cameras should be turned on during a live session. 

• Students may include a computer-generated background. 

• Class Time Etiquette 

• Come prepared for daily live sessions.   

• Refrain from any distractions:  cell phones, video games, television. 

• Appropriate talk time verbally and in the chat during live meetings.  Discussions should be limited to academics. 

• Be present during live sessions by providing meaningful participation with the class. 

• Dress Code 

• Adhere to the RCSS code of conduct for dress code. 

• Shirts must be worn at all time. 

• No spaghetti strap tops. 

• Shorts should reach the tip of the fingertips when the student is standing. 

• No eating during a live session. 

• Breakfast, lunch, or snacks. 

• Proper behavior during online learning.  

• Always use a computer in a way that shows consideration and respect. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, harassing, or disrespectful language. 

• Academic Honesty 

• Students should complete and turn in their own assignments.  Academic dishonesty and plagiarism are not allowed. 

• Security and Safety  

• Internet security and safety are a high priority.   If you identify a security and/or safety problem in the district’s computers and/or Canvas platform, notify your teacher right away. 

• Protect your passwords.  

• Keep it secret from anyone except your parents. 

 

 

Disciplinary actions may take place if students do not meet the expectations. 

 

Consequences 

1st offense – warning 

2nd offense – parent contact 

3rd offense – virtual detention 

4th offense – conference with student, parent, teacher, administration 

5th offense – referral to administration 

Parents can contact me through the school’s phone, my school’s email address, Remind Mrs. Gross

6th Grade Math @9k6d6b.

By my virtual signature, I certify that I have read the rules and procedures.

Student: ____________________________ Date: ___________________

Parent:_____________________________ Date: ____________________

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