SYLLABUS 8TH GRADE MATH

Instructor: Vong Lee

Email: vong.lee1@fresnounified.org
Phone #: (925) 490-5511

Sequoia Middle School

4050 E. Hamilton Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
"Believe in yourself"
Conversation A high-quality mathematics program is essential for all students and
Help provides every student with the opportunity to choose among the full range
of future career paths. Mathematics, when taught well, is a subject of beauty
Activity and elegance, exciting in its logic and coherence. It trains the mind to be
Movement analyticproviding the foundation for intelligent and precise thinking.
Proficiency in most of mathematics is not an innate characteristic; it is
Participate achieved through persistence, effort, and practice on the part of students
and rigorous and effective instruction on the part of teachers.
Success ~Mathematics Content Standards for CA Public Schools

The foundation for this course is to address the 7th Grade Common Core Mathematics
Standards. The course reviews and extends the study of whole numbers, integers,
Course decimals, fractions, and percent. Concepts of algebra, discrete mathematics, functions
and patterns, geometry, logic, numbers, probability and statistics are included. Attention
Description is given to concrete materials, proportional relationships, multiple representations,
patterns and generalizations, error analysis, estimation, real-world applications and
problem solving strategies.

Composition Book 9 by 7 , 100 Personal Stapler

Pages
3 Ring Binder 2 wide & College Ruled
Supplies Notebook Paper
Pencils & Erasers / Sharpener
Pens (blue, black, green and red)
required for class notes.
Highlighters
Markers & Color Pencils
Inch & Centimeter Ruler
Scientific Calculator
Sheet Protectors (Approx. 10)
USB Key / Flash Drive
3 by 5 Index Cards Package
3 Two Pocket Paper Folders
Zippered Pouch
Planner/Agenda
Protractor
Compass

Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner as to enhance their

Expectations learning and the learning of their fellow classmates. Courteous and respectful behavior
and consideration for the physical and emotional wellbeing of others are expected at all
times. To ensure success in this course, students are expected to attend class on a regular
basis, participate in class discussions, come to class prepared, and to always do their best

Instructional
Provide instruction in the specific skills of problem solving, reasoning, and applying
concepts to real-world situations.
Goals Academically prepare students for success in high school mathematics.
Provide students with an effective learning environment that promotes the following
21st century skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

HOMEWORK
Homework is assigned daily, and all work must be shown for credit. This is an
area in which parents can take an active role. Parents should provide an
appropriate work area and check their childs work for neatness and
completeness throughout the year. It is important that students study the
material, identify any problem areas, and secure additional help immediately if
they have any questions.

Assignments LATE/MISSINGWORK
Assignments will include basic skills practice and problems solving applications.
Homework must be completed in the prescribed format and is due at the
beginning of the next class period. Students will check their own homework
through collaborative team discussions to encourage focused attention to
confusing areas, promote class participation, strengthen content knowledge, and
emphasize personal responsibility. Late work will be accepted for partial credit.
Students who do not submit late assignments by the end of the week will be
referred to the ZAP program. If a student is absent, he/she has the number of
days to make up the assignment(s) equal to the number of days absent. It is the
students responsibility to obtain all missed assignments.

ASSESSMENTS
Assessments may include tests, quizzes, performance tasks, and projects. Tests
and quizzes will be announced in advance. In an effort to improve their grade,
students will have the opportunity to retake and/or make corrections to tests
and quizzes. In the case of an absence, students are responsible for scheduling a
time to make up missed assessments.

Grades are updated weekly and available on ParentConnection 24 hours 7 days a

week. ParentConnection is a great way to monitor your childs progress and help
them continue to excel in school through effective communication between all
stakeholders.
Grades http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=506

Grade reports may also be requested at any time by sending an email to Mr. Lee.
Include your last name, period and student identification number. Reports are
generally emailed within 24 hours.

GRADE WEIGHTS
Assessments 60% Problem Solving 25% Skills Practice 15%
 BASIC CLASSROOM GUIDELINES
All Sequoia Middle School rules apply at all times. In addition, certain rules are
emphasized in the classroom in order for learning to occur more efficiently.

Classroom Students must:

Show respect at all times Bring all materials necessary for learning Follow
Rules all directions Complete assigned work Stay in your seat unless given
permission to get up Use academic language Raise your hand to speak

DISCIPLINE
In Mr. Lee's classroom, every teacher has the right to teach and every
student has the right to learn. Any student that interferes with this process
will follow the class progressive discipline plan.

1. Warning
2. Teacher Consequence
3. After School Detention and Parent Contact
4. Class Suspension
5. Parent Conference
6. Saturday School

Depending upon the nature of the misbehavior I may deviate from this hierarchy
at times, and/or send students immediately to the Principals office.