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Highly Accelerated Math 8/Algebra 1Teacher: Ms. Sornberger Room 1033657600488950006667500Phone Number: (310) 305 - 3100E-mail: julie.holt@ Objectives: We will be studying all standards for Math 8 and all Algebra 1 standards.For a more detailed overview of the pacing and content standards addressed in this course, please visit the LAUSD Mathematics website. We will also go into greater detail regarding pacing during Back to School Night.Supplies that we will use regularly: composition book (1 per semester)loose leaf paper1 pack of colored pencils2 glue sticks – please replenish when necessary school agenda0-2860040Hello and welcome! The key to success is communication. If you or a parent has a question, concern or comment, please feel free to email me at the address above. I check this account daily and email is the best way to reach me. Otherwise, you may call the main office and make an appointment to see me. I do my very best to respond within 24 hours during the school week.Please utilize the school website. I post homework assignments there regularly. In addition, parents and students will have access to view the grade book this year, as I will be using Schoology. Parents need to complete the Parent Passport (the link is on the bottom of the school homepage) to view their child’s grades.00Hello and welcome! The key to success is communication. If you or a parent has a question, concern or comment, please feel free to email me at the address above. I check this account daily and email is the best way to reach me. Otherwise, you may call the main office and make an appointment to see me. I do my very best to respond within 24 hours during the school week.Please utilize the school website. I post homework assignments there regularly. In addition, parents and students will have access to view the grade book this year, as I will be using Schoology. Parents need to complete the Parent Passport (the link is on the bottom of the school homepage) to view their child’s grades.school bindersharpened pencilspencil sharpenermini staplerruler & scissorsscientific calculatorOptional: table wipes (i.e. Clorox) to donate to the classroomCLASS EXPECTATIONS:Give RESPECT receive RESPECT? ? -be respectful to yourself, always do your BEST? ? -treat classmates, visitors, and classroom property with courtesy? ? -listen when someone else is talking?-when in doubt, ask the teacher for permission.-follow all posted classroom rulesBe RESPONSIBLE? ? -be prepared to learn with all your materials? ? -be on time? ? -think safety first? ? -finish foods and drinks outside the classroom320040011176000 -use bathroom & lockers during breaksTARDY POLICY:The student should be in his or her seat writing the agenda when the tardy bell rings. Any more than 3 tardies will result in a “U” in cooperation for the semester. ABSENCE POLICY:If the student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to copy the agenda for the day they missed and complete the assignments. ?The student must schedule a time with the teacher during lunch if he or she needs help completing the assignments. ?If the student misses a test/quiz, it must be made up within 1 week of returning from the absence or she/he will receive a zero. All late work must be submitted in person during lunch or nutrition.GRADING: Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for assignments to be updated online.Grading System:Grading Categories:90-100% = AClasswork45%80-89% = B70-79% = CTest/Projects45%60-69% = D59 and below = FHomework10%Homework Policy: Homework is worth 10% of the final grade. Students will receive homework Monday through Thursday. The purpose of homework is to review previously taught concepts. Homework should take approximately 15-20 minutes each night. If your child is still struggling after 30 minutes, please stop and make a note of it in the agenda; he or she will receive full homework credit for that day. Unless a student is absent, late homework will not be accepted.Purpose of the school agenda: The school agenda provides a student with a location to write all homework and class assignments. If lost, students must buy a new agenda at the student store for $5. Parents, please sign your student’s agenda daily to stay informed of homework assignments and upcoming assessments. The agenda may also be used to write short notes to and from the teacher. Cell Phone Policy: There is absolutely NO TOLERANCE for cell phones in the classroom. Cell phones should be silent and invisible on campus. Please review this policy with your child and discuss the most appropriate location for a phone during school hours. Thank you.-48006001598930Students will also receive excellent, satisfactory, or unsatisfactory grades for work habits and cooperation. Work habit grades will be based upon number of assignments turned in and cooperation grades will be based upon classroom/school rules compliance or violations (e.g., behavior, tardies, etc.).00Students will also receive excellent, satisfactory, or unsatisfactory grades for work habits and cooperation. Work habit grades will be based upon number of assignments turned in and cooperation grades will be based upon classroom/school rules compliance or violations (e.g., behavior, tardies, etc.).Thank you for taking the time to review this syllabus. I look forward to a rewarding and productive year together. Please do not hesitate to contact me via email with questions or concerns.Student NameParent signature__________________________________________SincerelyJulie Sornberger ................
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