Syllabus and Expectations
Welcome to 7th grade math! I am excited to start our year of learning together. I absolutely love teaching math and look forward to another great year at Kennedy Middle School. I am originally from Connecticut and went to the College of William and Mary in Virginia. I am proud to be a part of Team Harvard and I hope you are, too. This syllabus serves as a guide to what we will be learning this year. It will also outline behavioral expectations.
What are we going to learn?
More detailed information can be found at:
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/grade-7/introduction/.
Classroom expectations
What happens if you meet expectations?
What happens if you do not meet expectations?
Supply list
Students are expected to bring the following materials every day to class:
Absences
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ expect students to collect and complete any assigned work within 5 school days of their absence. Absent work can be found in the Absent Drawers at the front of the room. Student is also expected to copy missed notes from a classmate.
Grading policy
The grading scale and policy used by the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District is:
A: 93-100 65% Formal assessments – tests, projects, quizzes
B: 85-92 35% Informal assessments – homework, participation, assignments, projects
C: 77-84
D: 70-76
F: Below 69
According to new district policy, students will now have the opportunity to retake any formal assessment if they score below an 84. They will be able to retake the assessment after in-class remediation. The maximum score a student can receive on a retake is an 84.
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Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me at any point during the school year.
Email (please allow 24 hours for response): [email protected]
Phone (you can text me too): 203-240-6263
*I will be available via cell phone for homework help/math questions every weeknight until 8 PM.
Class website: msryankms.weebly.com
Class Twitter: @msryankms
What are we going to learn?
- Number System
- Expressions and Equations
- Ratios and Proportions
- Geometry
- Statistics and Probability
More detailed information can be found at:
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/grade-7/introduction/.
Classroom expectations
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Come to class on time and prepared. Be seated when the bell rings.
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
- Be respectful. Use appropriate language at all times.
- All technology (including headphones) should be put away unless otherwise stated by the teacher.
What happens if you meet expectations?
- Raffle ticket for classroom prize (drawn weekly)
- Verbal praise
- Positive parent contact
What happens if you do not meet expectations?
- Change of seating
- Reflection desk
- Silent lunch and parent contact
- Team bounce and parent contact
- Referral and parent contact
Supply list
Students are expected to bring the following materials every day to class:
- Notebook (can be composition or spiral bound) for math only
- Pencil
- Expo marker
Absences
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ expect students to collect and complete any assigned work within 5 school days of their absence. Absent work can be found in the Absent Drawers at the front of the room. Student is also expected to copy missed notes from a classmate.
Grading policy
The grading scale and policy used by the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District is:
A: 93-100 65% Formal assessments – tests, projects, quizzes
B: 85-92 35% Informal assessments – homework, participation, assignments, projects
C: 77-84
D: 70-76
F: Below 69
According to new district policy, students will now have the opportunity to retake any formal assessment if they score below an 84. They will be able to retake the assessment after in-class remediation. The maximum score a student can receive on a retake is an 84.
Stay in the loop – Subscribe for Remind
Remind allows me to easily communicate reminders with parents and students. Please subscribe to receive these messages!
Subscribe via the Remind App: Download the free Remind app and enter this class code: @msryankms
Subscribe via text (SMS): Send a text to (704) 601-7376 with the message @msryankms
Subscribe via email: Send an email to [email protected]
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me at any point during the school year.
Email (please allow 24 hours for response): [email protected]
Phone (you can text me too): 203-240-6263
*I will be available via cell phone for homework help/math questions every weeknight until 8 PM.
Class website: msryankms.weebly.com
Class Twitter: @msryankms