Mrs. Rodriguez                                                                                                                                   2014-2015
Suzanne Middle School               Advanced  7th Grade Math      
         Supplies to be Prepared:
               Students should have the following supplies to complete daily assignments:
●	Pencils (everything except for notes must be done in pencil)
●	Red pen or colored pencil to make corrections
●	Paper
●	Notebook with dividers to stay organized (can be used for other classes too)
●	Highlighter 
●	Scientific Calculator 
Class Policies:
In order to promote a positive learning environment students need to adhere to these policies:
●	Listen to instructions
●	Enter and exit prepared
●	Always try your best
●	Respect yourself and others
●	No excuses
 Homework Policy:  
Homework will be given daily.  It will be posted in class on the board, as well as, on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/).  Homework needs to be done in pencil.
Graded: Homework assignments are checked daily at the beginning of class for 5 points.  
Since mathematical concepts build upon each other it is imperative that all assignments are completed and any incorrect problems are reviewed. 
Partial Credit: No name papers will be placed in the “no name” crate.  If a student finds their “no name” paper in the crate they need to put their name on it and resubmit it for partial credit.  The “no name” crate will be cleaned out at the end of every quarter.
No Credit:  No credit will be given to students who submit homework with no work shown.
Missing and Late: Missing homework is unacceptable.  In order to be successful, homework needs to be 
completed daily.  If a student does not have their homework when it is checked they will receive a 0.  If a student has 10 missing assignments in a semester then it is considered defiance and will go against their citizenship.
Absent: When the student returns they need to turn in the homework that was due the day they were absent. Students have 2 days for everyday they were absent to turn in their absent work.  If it is not turned in within two days it is considered a late assignment.  Students need to attach an absent sheet to their absent work otherwise it is considered late and will be a 0.  It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they get their absent work at the appropriate time. Students can find their absent assignments on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/) or they may ask me after class, at snack or during lunch.  
Notes:
Everything written on the board must be written on their notes unless otherwise stated. Students may use different colored pens and highlighters to help make notes standout.  Notes are posted on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/) for students who want to view them the night before, or if they do not get a chance to copy everything down in the class they can go home and fill in the gaps.
Graded: There will be note quizzes periodically to ensure the students are writing adequate notes. The students will be asked 3-5 questions from their notes and will be able to use their notes on the quiz. 
Absent:  Students are still responsible for getting the notes when absent.  They may find the notes on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/) or may come in at snack or lunch to copy them down. If students are 
absent during a note quiz it is their responsibility to make arrangements with me within 2 school days to make it up.

Warm-Ups:
Warm-ups will be done daily in the beginning of class and they cover the previous day’s lesson.  Math is cumulative and lessons build on each other and it is imperative that students keep practicing the material. All warm-ups for the week need to be on the “Mathletes Fab Five” paper given to the students every Monday. It is the student’s responsibility to keep that paper all week.  If they lose the paper they can find an extra copy on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/) and can print it out.   Extra copies will not be handed out in class.  Every Friday the warm-ups will be collected.  
Graded:  Each day the warm up is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points a week.  If it is not on the “Mathletes Fab Five” sheet it will be a 0.  Students are not allowed to make up warm ups nor are they allowed to turn in late warm ups.
Absent: If a student is absent they are excused from the warm up that day.  When they return they need to write “Absent” on that day.  If they do not write absent it is a 0.  If a student is absent on Friday they need to turn in their warm up for that week on Monday when they return.	
Quizzes and Tests:
It is the school’s policy to keep all testing materials in the classroom.   Parents please check on Parent Portal to view the score the student earned on their test. Graded tests are shown to the students and discussed the day 
after they take the test.  Students are assigned to re-do any incorrect problems on the test to reinforce their learning. If you ever have any questions regarding your child’s test please feel free to contact me.
Retakes: students are allowed 1 retake per semester.  In order to retake a test they need to submit the “Request to Retake” form.  I will then set up a day at lunch where the student can come in and retake a different form of the test.  Retakes will be averaged with the old test score.
Absent: Students have 2 days for everyday they are absent to make up their quiz or test.  Students need to make up their quiz or test at lunch time.  It is their responsibility to make up the quiz or test in the time period allowed.
No Credit: Any violations to testing conditions will result in a “0” on the test. Such as cheating, talking, disrupting the testing environment, or not taking the test within 2 days of being absent.
Grades:
Weighted Categories	Letter Grade According to %	
Homework 20%	100-89.5%  A	
Class Work/Notes/ Warm- Ups 20%	89.4-79.5% B	
Quizzes  10%	79.4-69.5% C	
Tests 50%	69.4-59% D	
	58-0%  F	

Citizenship
To ensure a positive learning environment students, will earn citizenship grades.  1 being outstanding, 2 is good, 3 needs improvement, and a 4 means the student negatively effects the class.  Here are some things that warrant a 3 or a 4:
●	Missing assignments ( 10 or more)
●	Excessive tardiness to class (this means not being in their seat ready to learn when the bell rings)
●	Talking excessively and disrupting the learning environment
●	Not following directions
●	Cheating or other violations to academic dishonesty
●	Bullying other students in class
●	Not working productively or out of seat
●	Throwing or leaving trash
●	Eating or drinking in class
●	Using items that should not be used at school (i.e., iPod, cell phone, etc
●	Taking things without asking (stealing, hiding other student’s stuff, going through teacher’s stuff)

If the student’s 3 highest citizenship grades add to a total of 9 or more they will be placed on the “Flag List” making them ineligible for fun activities.  Each quarter their citizenship grades start over in my class.

Availability:
The best way to reach me is through e-mail at: msrodriguez@wvusd.k12.ca.us You can also stay connected with the class by viewing homework, notes, links, and handouts on the Suzanne website (http://suzanne.wvusd.k12.ca.us/)

I am looking forward to a great 7th grade year!
Sincerely,

Mrs. Rodriguez

Please sign, date, and return (Cut here)

I have read the syllabus and know the policies                Period_________________

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Anything that I should be aware of please let me know.  (i.e. needs to sit up front, does not have internet access, thinks they are incorrectly placed in math level, etc)

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