Syllabus
Mr. Hill’s 2014-2015 Math Class
Necessary Materials
Students will be graded on the school wide policy located in the handbook. Students with I and/or M in their grade will not receive credit.
Each quarter will calculated from 3 weighted categories:
· 50% of your grade will be from Tests.
· 30% of your grade will be from Assignment Quizzes.
· 20% of your grade will be from Assignments
The Semester grade will then be a made up of the following:
· 40% of your grade will be from Quarter 1
· 40% of your grade will be from Quarter 2
· 20% of your grade will be from Final Exam
Tests
If a student receives less than a 60% on a test, they can go back and do test corrections and retake if they'd like. Test corrections are done by redoing the problems they missed and then writing 2 or more sentences on either how they did the problem or what they needed to change. These sentences will be graded on math understanding. Test corrections will give the student 60% of their missed points back if done completely and correctly.
Quizzes
If a student is absent or they receive a low score on a quiz, they can retake the quiz after/before school. Their retake score, if better, will replace the original score. Quiz retakes must be done on the students own time and not during class. All students must have a passing grade on the test.
Homework
All homework is graded by the students. All assignments must receive a passing score in order to earn a credit in my course.
Attendance and Tardy Policy
I’ll follow all standard procedures at Columbia High School and more. Missed work from an excused absence is to be turned in no later the two class periods from the return of the absence. Since the greatest factor for success is coming to class, unexcused absences and tardies will have to be made up. I'll assign extra work and consequences as need to help my students come to class on time and learn math.
Classroom Rules
•Arrive to school and class on time prepared and ready to learn.
•Are courteous in interactions with other students and staff.
•Resolve differences amicably and with positive intentions.
•Seek help from staff in difficult situations.
•Dress appropriately for a positive and safe learning environment.
•Follow directions from all staff.
•Treat our campus and school property with respect.
•Technology and food is to be used/eaten at the teacher’s discretion.
Final Notes
With the introduction of the Common Core Standards, more is required from our students here at Columbia. All math assignments, tests, and quizzes students receive will have all the problems written down and all work shown to arrive at the correct solutions. If a student receives a low grade on any assignment, the student may ask to redo or find a way to receive their desired grade.
Goals
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Office Hours: Before school and after school by appointment.
Mr. Hill reserves the right to edit, change, and/or enhance this document at any time.
Necessary Materials
- You’ll need to bring paper, pencils, scientific calculator, notebook/comp book, and your textbook each day
- If you're a Algebra 2 Student, I have a class TI-84 graphing calculators. I highly recommend purchasing a graphing calculator to all students that plan on using math in college.
- Work effectively every day
- Be in class on time
- Be respectful to Mr. Hill and fellow students.
- Try, try, and try again
Students will be graded on the school wide policy located in the handbook. Students with I and/or M in their grade will not receive credit.
Each quarter will calculated from 3 weighted categories:
· 50% of your grade will be from Tests.
· 30% of your grade will be from Assignment Quizzes.
· 20% of your grade will be from Assignments
The Semester grade will then be a made up of the following:
· 40% of your grade will be from Quarter 1
· 40% of your grade will be from Quarter 2
· 20% of your grade will be from Final Exam
Tests
If a student receives less than a 60% on a test, they can go back and do test corrections and retake if they'd like. Test corrections are done by redoing the problems they missed and then writing 2 or more sentences on either how they did the problem or what they needed to change. These sentences will be graded on math understanding. Test corrections will give the student 60% of their missed points back if done completely and correctly.
Quizzes
If a student is absent or they receive a low score on a quiz, they can retake the quiz after/before school. Their retake score, if better, will replace the original score. Quiz retakes must be done on the students own time and not during class. All students must have a passing grade on the test.
Homework
All homework is graded by the students. All assignments must receive a passing score in order to earn a credit in my course.
Attendance and Tardy Policy
I’ll follow all standard procedures at Columbia High School and more. Missed work from an excused absence is to be turned in no later the two class periods from the return of the absence. Since the greatest factor for success is coming to class, unexcused absences and tardies will have to be made up. I'll assign extra work and consequences as need to help my students come to class on time and learn math.
Classroom Rules
•Arrive to school and class on time prepared and ready to learn.
•Are courteous in interactions with other students and staff.
•Resolve differences amicably and with positive intentions.
•Seek help from staff in difficult situations.
•Dress appropriately for a positive and safe learning environment.
•Follow directions from all staff.
•Treat our campus and school property with respect.
•Technology and food is to be used/eaten at the teacher’s discretion.
Final Notes
With the introduction of the Common Core Standards, more is required from our students here at Columbia. All math assignments, tests, and quizzes students receive will have all the problems written down and all work shown to arrive at the correct solutions. If a student receives a low grade on any assignment, the student may ask to redo or find a way to receive their desired grade.
Goals
- Students will learn to persevere through math
- Students will be able to defend their work
- Students will be able use models to solve problems
- Students will be attentive to math details and understand patterns
[email protected]
Office Hours: Before school and after school by appointment.
Mr. Hill reserves the right to edit, change, and/or enhance this document at any time.