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Miss Grover's Webpage

8th Grade Math at Desert Shadows Middle School

Purpose:  Homework, class-work, and course syllabus.

Miss Grover’s

7th & 8th Grade Math Course Syllabus

 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Write down ALL weekly assignments in your student planner.

2.      Arrive on time with a positive attitude.

3.      Bring all necessary materials for class.

4.      Be accountable for your learning.

5.      Be an active participant in class.

 MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

?       -Loose-leaf notebook paper

?       -A separate notebook/folder just for math

?       -Pencils with erasers

?       -A RED pen or marker for grading

?       -Highlighter

 GRADING AND HOMEWORK

 8th:

  Homework 30%      Tests/Quizzes 70%

 7th:

 Homework 40%      Tests/Quizzes 60%

A = 90-100%  

B = 80-89%  

C = 70-79%  

D = 60-69%  

F = 0-59%

*All work must be done in pencil!  No credit will be given for any assignment done in pen.

*Expect homework to be given 4-5 nights a week.  All work must be shown and answers circled in order to receive full credit.

* If a student misses school, it is their responsibility to make up the work.  Assignments can be found on my webpage.

*Redos are allowed on homework and in-class assignments only, and require my signature.

Helpful Information

*Tests are given at the conclusion of every chapter.  

*Quizzes are typically given mid-chapter, but may be given at other times as well.

*A separate math notebook is expected of each student.  Students should keep all of their assignments and chapter notes for the entire quarter.  Surprise notebook checks may occur for a grade.  Students are expected to be up to date with all notes given in class.

*Extra credit may be given periodically.  There is no make-up or late work for extra credit.   

 MAKE-UP AND LATE WORK

Attendance is crucial!  Missing even one day can put the student at a disadvantage.  New concepts and lessons are taught daily, so it is important to not fall behind.  It is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to find out their missing assignments and turn them in, and in a timely manner.  Assignments are posted daily and can be found:

?       on the assignment board in class

?       written in the student's planner

?       on Miss Grover's web page

 ****There are NO excuses for not knowing what the assignment was.

*Students have one day for each day of their EXCUSED absence to hand in their work.

 *Students who are absent on a test or quiz day will be expected to take the test the day they return.

 *Late assignments will be given for partial credit:

?       1 day late – 50%

*Extenuating circumstances require a parent note or phone call.

The publisher of our math book, Glencoe, has created a web site that will be very useful to your child this year.  The directions for accessing the web site are as follows:

• Go to www.glencoe.com
  

Choose Arizona.

Choose Student.

Choose Math.

Choose Enter.

Choose Pre-algebra.

Choose 2001.

Choose online study tools.

Choose Pre-algebra.

Choose the 2001 edition and select either quizzes and tests or chapter test.

   Choose the chapter we are working on.

        From here, your child will be able to access sample quizzes and chapter tests that go along with the material that we will be studying in class.  To prepare for a quiz or test, your child should also review his or her notes, example problems and homework.

MISCELLANEOUS

*Absolutely NO talking of any kind during a test or quiz.

*No cheating of any kind will be tolerated.  All students must do and show their own work in order to get credit on assignments and tests.

*Calculators will not be allowed unless authorized by the teacher.

*Inappropriate or unwanted behavior will be dealt with promptly.  It is unacceptable for a student to interfere with the teaching and learning of others... these behaviors will result in disciplinary action.

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Miss Grover, 8th Grade Math