Community House Middle School

Community House Middle School Mrs. Kerri Figlia- 7th Grade Math Team Panthers (980)343-0689 [email protected] Wiki Page: http://kerrifiglia.cmswiki.wikispaces.net Syllabus Welcome to another exciting school year! We follow the Common Core Standards for Mathematics. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) strive to prepare students for high school, college and a demanding global economy in ways we have never seen before. CMS is on the cutting edge of the CCSS initiative, having embraced this new set of standards well ahead of many other districts - and Community House is no exception. Text: Glencoe Math Common Core Edition Course 2 Volumes 1 and 2 All students should be able to reason and communicate proficiently in mathematics. They should have knowledge and skill in the use of vocabulary, forms of representation, materials, tools, techniques, and intellectual methods of the discipline of mathematics, including the ability to define and solve problems with reason, insight, inventiveness, and technical proficiency.

Math 7 Course Description: Unit 1: Integers (The Number System) Unit 2: Rational Numbers (The Number System) Unit 3: Expressions (Expressions and Equations) Unit 4: Equations and Inequalities (Expressions and Equations) Unit 5: Ratios, Rates and Unit Rates (Ratios and Proportional Relationships) Unit 6: Proportional Reasoning (Ratios and Proportional Relationships) Unit 7: Two-Dimensional Geometry (Geometry Unit) Unit 8: Three- Dimensional Geometry (Geometry Unit) Unit 9: Statistics (Stats and Probability) Unit 10 Probability (Stats and Probability) Review and Math 7 End of Grade Test

Assessment CMS Grading Scale 65% Formal Assessment-Tests, Major Quizzes Projects 90-100 A 35% Informal Assessment- Classwork, Quizzes, Warm-ups, 80-89 B Participation Grade, and Homework 70-79 C 60-69 D Below a 60 F Retakes on Assessments Students may not retake any informal assessments.

Students may only retake formal assessments if they scored below a 78%. The goal is for all students to show mastery of an 79% or above on FORMAL ASSESSMENTS.

In order to retake a test students must do ALL of the following: 1. Get the test or attached note signed by a parent/guardian. 2. Complete corrections at home using class notes/text, study guides. Students will receive a sheet to complete for corrections. They will correct all questions that are incorrect. The entire sheet must be completed for the appropriate questions. 3. Students must attend the tutoring session on the specific date given. This will be indicated on the note or correction sheet. Students MUST bring the correction sheet to the tutoring session. 4. Students will come a following morning on the date given by the teacher for the retake of the assessment. 5. Students must follow all steps to be eligible for retakes. The tutoring session and Test Retake will be given on specific dates. It will be difficult to be flexible with this as tutoring sessions need to focus on current topics being taught. I appreicate your understanding and cooperation with this.

Late Work Students will receive a 0 for any assignment that is not turned in. When late work is turned in and up to date, students will receive a 60 for that missing assignment. The teacher will let the student know what assignments are missing once. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in any missed work in a timely manner. Powerschool is tool for parents and students to keep up on assignments.

Absence and Make-Up Work Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to see his/her teacher to request any missed work. Work must be received within the number of days as the child was absent. Any test/quiz that is missed will be given to the student upon his/her return to class and by making arrangements with the teacher. I encourage everyone to be in class on time and to remain in the class for the entire class period. Regular attendance equals success for every student. Missed class instruction is impossible to be made up and students lose out as a result of absences.

Homework Expectations You can expect your child to have thirty minutes of math homework each night. If homework consistently requires more than thirty minutes of your child’s time, please let me know. Daily homework assignments will be written in your child’s agenda. Weekly homework will be listed on my website; however, it is subject to change, so it is important to check your child’s agenda daily. I will keep the homework on the website throughout the quarter so that if your child is absent, he/she can look at the website and see what they missed.

Supplies/Materials Needed  3 subject spiral notebook (one for each semester) Each student is required to have a math notebook used for math class only.  3- #2 Pencils for every class (I do not lend supplies)  Graph Paper  Scotch Tape(personal roll to be kept with student)  All students need to have their Agenda with them in class at all times!  Calculator: You may use the one you had last year (TI 30X-IIS) or upgrade to the TI-84 graphing calculator.  Agenda Expectations Your child is required to copy down the homework in his/her agenda in every class, every day! Students need to be responsible for writing homework in agenda every day. Please make sure you, as parents, sign the agenda nightly letting us know you looked at it (sometimes there are notes or important pieces of information written to parents in the agenda) and your child did his/her HW. This is not a doodle pad-DO NOT DRAW OR RIP AGENDA In school tutoring times: Fridays 8:15 am

Classroom Guidelines 1. Be prompt 2. Be positive 3. Be prepared 4. Be respectful 5. Be responsible Teacher/Parent Communication At Community House Middle School, communication is strong and is the key for your child’s success. There are 3 primary forms of communication: the school website, teacher websites, and the Student Agenda. You may e- mail me through the school’s site, or individually.

I look forward to a great year full of many successes. Thank you in advance for supporting me in my efforts to make this a positive, productive year for your child.