Math 1 Syllabus

Math I Common Course Syllabus 2014-2015

Instructors:

M-1                Mr. DeJesus             brandon_dejesus@nvusd.k12.ca.us

M-2                Mr. Hofmann             khofmann@nvusd.k12.ca.us      

M-6                Ms. Jospin                djospin@nvusd.k12.ca.us

WEBSITE: math1vhs.blogspot.com

Course Materials:

Pencil, composition notebook, highlighters, colored pencils, red pens, scientific calculator and if you have your own device please bring it everyday

Grading Policy:

Letter Grade	Range
A	88-100%
B	76-87%
C	64-75%
F	0-63%

Grade Component	Weight
Work	20 %
Tests	60 %
Quizzes	20 %

           

Composition Notebooks: Students take notes and/or do classroom activities in their own composition notebooks. Notebooks may be submitted for grading at any point during the year. Notebook grades would count in the work category.

Tests: Student progress will be assessed through module tests and district benchmark assessments. Tests make up 60% of a student’s grade. RETAKES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Make-ups may be permitted with proof of excused absence up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting, and must be arrange with the teacher. Make-ups are only administered after school and lunch with study buddies.

Quizzes: Students will quiz every Friday, and occasional pop quizzes may be given. Students can submit corrected quizzes using the three-column format for a higher quiz grade. Corrections will be accepted up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting. Make-ups may be permitted with proof of excused absence up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting, and must be arrange with the teacher. Make-ups are only administered after school and lunch with study buddies.

Classroom Policies:

           

Attendance: Students are required to attend class every day. A student is tardy if they are not in their assigned seat with notebook opened when the bell rings. All absences must be excused with the attendance office to be eligible for make-up credit for quizzes and tests.

           

Electronics: Electronics are NOT PERMITTED inside the Math 1 classroom, unless specifically told to bring/use them for math related work. All visible devices, including ear buds, will be given a warning first, then confiscated until the end of the period. Cell phones, iPods, etc are permitted for use as a calculator when given permission.   

Engagement: Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and give full effort on all assignments. Students having difficulty staying on task may be moved from the collaborative environment until focus can be restored. Failure to complete required assignments will result in after school and/or lunchtime detention.

Resources:

Academic Support: Students requiring additional assistance outside of the classroom are expected to take advantage of the resources offered to them:

§   Study Buddies (after school T, Th from 3:15-4:30)

§   Course Website: links to the text (MVP), practice, tutorials, games, etc math1vhs.blogspot.com

§   Napa Library FREE online tutoring

Family Resources: Students and families are expected to monitor progress in the course regularly through Aeries, the online grading portal for VHS. Login information is available through your student’s counselor (Kathleen Brainerd, Counseling). Families are also encouraged to regularly review composition notebooks, Parent Portal and the course website to help students stay on top of coursework.

Students with Special Needs:  Families with students that require additional support as outlined in 504 or IEP plans should contact the instructor to discuss how these needs can be met inside and outside the classroom. Students requiring use of calculators, multiplication tables, alternate testing environments, and other supports will be accommodated in the least restrictive way possible.