Dear Student and Parent(S)/Guardian(S)

Common Core Math 1 (CCM1) Dear Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Welcome to the spring semester of the 2012-2013 school year. I hope you had a wonderful fall semester and are as excited as I am for the upcoming year. I am dedicated to educating, guiding, and supporting you in a way that will prepare you for your future academic endeavors and to help grow as a person. My website is a perfect place to stay up-to-date on class notes, homework, study tips, and extra resources. My website is: www.cwilson3khs.pbworks.com

WHAT IS CCM1B? CCM1 is designed to engage students in realistic problem-solving classroom activities. Lessons will include students working collaboratively in small groups for a period of days, hands-on investigations, discovery learning, and student presentations. With the changes in classroom structure come changes in classroom behavior. Students must be mindful of their behavior to ensure that it does not undermine the collaborative climate that fosters other students’ desire to participate. CCM1B will have a State EOC (End of Course) Exam that each student must pass in order to pass CCM1B.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS  RESPECT yourself, others, and your school at all times  Take responsibility for your learning and your actions  Be physically and mentally prepared for class  Consume food and beverages in the cafeteria only  Comply with all KHS and Wake County policies o Including “Bag It and Tag It”

Supply List  3-Ring Binder with Notebook paper ** A Must, you will receive many worksheets that will need to be stored in this 3-ring binder  Pencils  Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84 recommended) o The KHS mathematics department uses TI-84 calculators and we recommend that each student invest in one as it will be useful for all math and science courses in high school as well as college. This will be a valuable aid for most homework assignments. We do recognize that these calculators are expensive. There is a link to a calculator that you can download from my website. If these options are not available you may come before or after school to complete your homework. Calculators are not allowed to leave the classroom for any reason. “I did not have a calculator” is not a valid excuse for not completing homework.

Supplies you cannot buy: Positive Attitude Your best effort Willingness to work hard Listening ears

Tests will be given at the end of each unit/chapter. If absent on test day, it is your responsibility to make-up the test. Please do so in a timely manner while the material is fresh on your mind as we will continue to learn new material in class. Retesting: Every student who does poorly on a test will have the opportunity to retake the test. Retests will be done during afterschool tutorials or during CORE time.

Students are required to take quizzes regardless of whether or not they were in attendance the previous day. Review material may be quizzed at anytime! ALL QUIZZES ARE UNANNOUCED!! Homework will be assigned daily (approximately 30 minutes), checked for effort and completeness. Students will receive one cumulative homework grade per unit. Homework is a very important factor that will contribute to your success. I will check to see that all problems assigned have been attempted, which means work is provided. NO work, NO credit. Homework will be based on a “full - half - no credit” system.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP WORK Regular attendance is essential to your success. Please be aware of the WCPSS School Board Policy regarding attendance and make-up work. In the event of an excused absence, it will be your responsibility to make arrangements (by signing up on the clipboard) for all make-up work immediately upon your return.

INTEGRITY Per School Board Policy 6445, any student who engages in or attempts to engage in plagiarism, falsification, violation of software copyright laws, or violation of computer access shall be subject to disciplinary action. The following actions are specifically prohibited: Cheating – This act includes giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance on academic work such as homework, tests, quizzes, projects, etc.

STUDENT SUCCESS CONTRACT: --Please sign and return by FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 As a teacher actively involved in your education, I agree to this welcome letter and will do my best to help you succeed in my CCM1 class.

Signature:______Date:______My Contact Information: Ms. Wilson Email: [email protected] Website: www.cwilson3khs.pbworks.com

As a student actively involved in my education, I agree to this welcome letter and will do my best to succeed in Ms. Wilson’s CCM1 class.

Printed Name:______Signature:______Date:______

As a parent/guardian actively involved in my child’s education, I agree to this welcome letter and will do my best to help my child succeed in Ms. Wilson’s CCM1 class.

Printed Name:______Signature:______Date:______

Email: ______Phone Number______