Mrs. Phoebe Skelson Math 1 Rm. 514
PHS Ph # 892-7450 2014-2015
Course Description:
This
is the first in a three course sequence that deals with topics including
solving linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, arithmetic and
geometric sequences, linear and exponential functions, properties of functions,
rigid transformations, congruence and proof, and modeling. Throughout the course students will be
expected to explore problems and come up with their own solutions using varying
problem solving strategies.
Materials
needed for class:
It is very important to be prepared for class.
You will need
to bring the following to class each day:
1.
Binder (Every student will be provided with a
binder to insert activities and notes.)
2.
Pencil(s), whiteboard marker (fine point
preferred), whiteboard eraser (old sock works great), colored pencils
3.
3-Ring Pencil Pouch (stored in binder)
4.
8 tab binder dividers
Classroom
Management Plan:
I expect
every student to follow school rules along with my classroom rules.
Rules
1.
Be respectful towards others
2.
Follow directions of all staff members
3.
Be responsible for your own actions
Positives
Phone calls home, homework pass,
verbal praise
Consequences
1.
Verbal Warning
2.
Change of seats
3.
Discuss expectations privately
4.
Parent Contact
5.
Office Referral/Parent Contact (Chronic
Offenders)
*In a severe behavior situations you will be sent directly to the
administrator
Homework:
You will have
math homework Monday-Fridays. All
homework is due the following day it is assigned, unless specified
otherwise. We will usually begin
homework in class so that you will have opportunities to ask questions before
you leave school.
All homework
will be corrected in class. It is then
your responsibility to look back at problems you have missed, figure out where
you made your mistakes, ask questions when necessary, and correct the mistakes
on your homework paper.
*Homework is
an effort grade and all students who complete the assignment and show their
work, will be given full credit. It is a
credit/no credit score and is not
based on the accuracy of the assignment.
Electronics:
Electronics
are to be silenced and put away during class.
Earbuds/Headphones should also be put away and out of sight.
End of class:
The bell does
not excuse you. I will excuse you when I
see that all classroom materials have been returned to their appropriate places
and after I have made any last announcements to the class.
Late Work:
Late work will only be accepted
up until the end of the module. Students
will receive a maximum score of 50% for assignments that are turned in late.
Absences:
You will have
one day for each excused day absent to complete missing assignments. Absent work will receive full credit if
completed within the specified time frame. If it is not completed within that
time it will become late work and will be subject to the late work policy. It
is your responsibility to get notes/assignments from a partner or the teacher
for each day absent. If you are absent
on a test date, be sure to come in and schedule a time to complete your test.
You have one week from the date of your return to complete this test or it will
be entered as a 0.
Tardies:
I will be strictly following and
enforcing the tardy and truancy policy.
It is your responsibility to be in class ready to work when the bell
rings.
Grading:
By departmental policy, tests/quizzes will comprise 55%
of semester grade, homework/classwork/participation 25%, and the cumulative
final 20%. The course will use a grading
scale as follows:
Grade Cutoff Grade Cutoff Grade
Cutoff Grade Cutoff
A+ 100% B+ 87% C+ 77% D+ 67%
A 93% B 83% C 73% D 63%
A- 90% B- 80% C- 70% D- 55%
Parent
Communication
If you have
questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an e-mail at pskelson@patterson.k12.ca.us. This is the quickest way to communicate
during the school day.
