Advisor: Ms. Jansen 7th Grade Mathematics 2012-2013 School's Website: www.nmtcs.

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Power School: http://newmediatech.powerschool.com/public Email: njansen@nmtcs.net

Miss Jansens Website: www.mathwithmissjansen.weebly.com INTRODUCTION I am looking forward to getting to know my students and their parents this year. I am glad to be part of the NMTCS team and am really excited about the school year. 7th grade is a great grade and there is a lot of subject matter that needs to be covered. In this syllabus you will find information regarding my expectations of students, classroom behavior, subject matter for the school year, rules, and how to get in touch with me. Once again, I look forward getting to know you and working closely with you to further enrich the learning of your child! EXPECTATIONS What I expect from the students and parents: I expect students to come into class and be ready to work and learn I expect students to follow all school and classroom rules I expect students to complete all homework assignments I expect parents to participate in any way they can I expect for us to have a great year What students and parents can expect from me: Students and parents can expect me to treat them with the utmost respect Students and parents can expect me to communicate with them Students and parents can expect me to give feedback Students and parents can expect me to provide a positive learning environment RULES OF THE CLASSROOM Always show respect verbally, physically, and emotionally. Be on time and in dress code for every class. Remain in your seat until you are given permission to get out of your seat. Raise your hand; wait to be acknowledged. No food, electronics, drinks or GUM is allowed in the classroom. Follow all NMTCS Rules and Policies outlined in your Student Handbook.

Objectives for the year

7th Grade

Major Concepts/Skills

Concepts/Skills to Maintain

Computation with rational numbers Ratio and proportion Factors and multiples Volume and surface area Measures of central tendency Box plots and histograms Equations and inequalities Students will solve relevant and authentic problems using appropriate technology and apply these concepts as well as those developed in earlier years

Number properties Percent Transformations in the coordinate plane Probability

ATTENDANCE Every day is important! Your success in this course is directly related to how often you are present. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the work and notes that you missed. If you are in the building during any portion of the school day, your homework for that day will be due and any scheduled quizzes or tests must be taken. It is your responsibility to come see me if you arrive late to school or leave early and miss my class period. CLASS WORK POLICY All Math work needs to be completed in PENCIL Class work will be graded on the following: Coming to class prepared: always have your Notebook, Homework Packet/Folder, your agenda book, a pencil, your calculator. Notes taken in class Participation Work assigned

Tests and Quizzes: Students will be notified in advance of quizzes and tests. All graded tests and quizzes will be sent home, reviewed by parents and signed before being returned to school. All tests and quizzes are to remain in students classroom portfolios, but can be reviewed by students during break or by appointment. This year, students will regularly take timed drills to further develop their proficiency in core operations. The scores on these drills will be averaged and will contribute to the students overall grade. TESTS If you miss the class the day before a test and return the day of the test, you will be expected to take the test as scheduled. If you have missed two or more days before a test and return the day of the test, come see me and we can make arrangements for you to take the test at a later date. HOMEWORK Homework is assigned regularly. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the day after the assignment is given. Assignments will also be listed on the class web page. Missed homework cannot be made up (except for excused absences). See Late Work below for further information. LATE WORK: Students will be given TWO late homework passes per quarter and may submit up to two late assignments with the homework pass within a week of the original due date to receive full credit. Late work slips may be used only for certain assignments made specific by the teacher. For each pass that is not used by the end of the semester, bonus points will be awarded. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM I use a money system in my classroom as part of my classroom management system. The money system helps motivate the students, is used to teach math concepts in a realistic context, and instills in the students some of the financial foundations that they will need to be successful in life. The students receive a monthly salary for their job (being a math student). There are many ways that students can earn money. I pay students for good grades on tests or quizzes, excellent citizenship, class participation, student of the month, working diligently in class, classroom jobs, bringing in class supplies, and so on. Students will be able to spend their money on homework, bathroom, and late passes; school supplies, candy, entry into a raffle or contest, special privileges, special lunch, small auctions, and a final End-of-the-Year Auction.

New Media Technology Charter School Grading Scale and Weighting System Letter Grade A B C D F Number Range 90-100 80-89 70-79 65-69 0-64 Assessment Type Homework Class Work Projects Test Quizzes Weight 5% 25% 30% 30% 10%

Supply List All seventh, eighth and ninth graders will be required to have the following supplies: One 2 pocket folders with fasteners must be plastic or poly material (this is for your benefit the paper ones rip by mid-October) One Black and White Composition Notebook One Pack of Pencils Erasers 1 package 3x5 index cards Scientific calculator (must have pi and square root symbol on it) ** Note: Miss Jansen retains the right to make changes, additions, and deletions to the course expectations throughout the course of the year. Students will be made aware of any changes.**

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