Integrated Mathematics I

Mr. Klotzsche
Phone: (951) 222-7700
Email: bryan_klotzsche@jusd.k12.ca.us
Website: www.mrklotzsche.weebly.com
Room: 201

Course Description:
The fundamental purpose of Mathematics I is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the
middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in
part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a
linear trend. Mathematics I uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend
understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic
and geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together
with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical
subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

Course Materials:
Students will need to check out the Mathematics 1 Common Core textbook from the library. A digital copy of this
textbook is also available online at www.pearsonrealize.com. Students are expected to bring their chromebooks
to class daily.

It is recommended that students have the following supplies for course work in my class. If a student has difficulty
obtaining these supplies, they should let me know.
 3-ring binder (at least 1 inch ring size) with dividers.
 Pencil(s) and an eraser (all assessments must be done in pencil or a grade of ZERO will be given)
 Highlighters/Markers/Colored Pencils/Colored Pens
 Loose leaf paper and/or a college ruled composition notebook
 Headphones/Ear Buds for your chromebook

Grading Policy:
Student grades will be divided into the following categories and may include any of the listed components:

Summative Assessments = 20% Formative Assessments = 60% Grading Scale:

o Unit Tests o Check Points
o End of Unit Projects A = 90-100.0%
B = 80-89.99%
C = 70-79.99%
Assignments = 20% D = 65-69.99%
o Grade Checks/Progress Reports F = 00-64.99%
o Homework Assignments
o Classwork Assignments
o Math Review Assignments/Quiz
o Units of Study Assessments (Pre/Post)

Grades will not be rounded so please ensure you monitor your grade before grades are submitted.

Homework Policy:
At the end of each lesson, there is a practice assignment that must be completed by
the student. In general, practice assignments are no more than 10 problems.
Students should do their best to ensure they understand each question from the
practice assignment as both formative and summative assessments will be based
on these questions. Students will be expected to check their work/answers using the
solutions posted on the class website and will be required to make corrections. All
assignments should be done in pencil or black ink; all corrections should be done
with any color ink besides black. Assignments will be graded based on the rubric in
this syllabus. In addition to practice assignments, students may be provided with
additional review assignments throughout the semester.
Late Work Policy:
Late work will be accepted up to 5 days late. Each day your assignment is late, you will lose 10% credit. After 5
days (one week), your assignment will no longer be accepted. All late work should be turned in to the designated
area for late work. If you are absent and it is excused, you will not be penalized for being late. However, your
assignments must be turned in immediately upon your return in the designated area for absent work.

Assessment Policy:
There are two types of assessments in this course – formative
assessments and summative assessments.

Formative assessments are similar to quizzes and are called

“check points.” Each check point consists of approximately 4-5
questions for a specific standard. These assessments check a
student’s understanding of a specific standard covered in class
and are worth a major portion of a student’s grade. As such,
students will have a minimum of two check points in class for
each standard and will be given the opportunity to reassess
outside of class after meeting the specific requirements outlined
in this syllabus. Check points will be graded based on the rubric
in this syllabus. A student has mastered a standard once they
receive a score of 10. For a student to receive a score of 10,
they must receive two scores of 9 on the same standard. Once
a student master’s a standard, they no longer have to assess
on this standard. It is important that students are completing all
practice assignments as many of the questions on the check
points are similar to the questions on the practice assignments.

Summative assessments check a student’s understanding of several standards known as “Essentials.” These are
very similar to traditional chapter tests and are given at the completion of a unit. They are graded in a traditional
fashion where points are deducted for mistakes. Students are not allowed to retake summative tests as they are
strictly summative.

Students will be informed of test dates in advance to allow time for them to review lessons covered in that specific
unit. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. Students who are absent on the day of a test will be required to
make up the test the day they return to class.

Retake Policy (Check Points)

Students are able to reassess any particular standard throughout the semester as long as they do three things:

1. Complete all of the homework assignments related to the standard that is to be reassessed
2. Complete the corrective assignment related to the standard that is to be reassessed
3. Complete the Khan Academy video assignment related to the standard that is to be reassessed

For reassessments, I will typically give the student a new set of questions to measure their understanding. Students
will need to meet with me afterschool to reassess.

Behavior Policy:
All students are expected to follow classroom and school rules. Classroom behavioral expectations exist to support
a positive learning environment, and each student's behavior impacts the learning of all the others. Students are
expected to use common sense, courtesy toward others, and focus on achieving their educational goals. Some
specific housekeeping rules will be explained to students in class, which include (but are not limited to): treat others
with respect, do not use electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, iPads, tablets, headphones, etc.) during class, no food
or drinks (except water) in class, and be on time each day. Any misbehavior in the classroom will lead to disciplinary
actions based on the following progression:

1st Offense = Verbal Warning (student is reminded about policy and appropriate behavior is clarified)
2nd Offense = Written Warning (essay)/Time Out/Seat Change
3rd Offense = Time Out/Parent Contact
4th Offense = Referral to Office (possible classroom suspension and parent conference)
Attendance Policy:
Students who enter the classroom while the bell rings will be marked tardy. Please see the school tardy policy in
your agenda for more information on school assigned consequences.

Restroom Policy:
Students are expected to use the restroom before school, during lunch, after school, and/or during passing period.
However, I understand that emergencies occur and that it may be necessary to use the restroom during class time.
As such, students will be provided with three (3) bathroom passes at the beginning of the semester. Should a
student need to use the restroom, the student must fill out the pass and give it to the teacher. Any passes that are
unused at the end of the semester will result in an overall grade increase of 1% with maximum of 3%. Students may
not use the restroom during the first and last 10 minutes of class.

Cell Phone Policy:

Cells phones must be turned off and kept inside your backpack at all times. All backpacks will be placed at the front
of the classroom at the beginning of the period and remain there until the end of the period. Any cell phone visible
in class will be confiscated and given to the office without warning.

If a student refuses to turn over a cell phone, the student will be escorted to the office and a referral will be submitted
resulting in possible suspension from class.

Academic Honesty Contract:

Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

1. Cheating during a quiz or an exam, including:

 Copying answers from another student
 Letting another student or students copy answers from you
 Possession of unauthorized notes or study-aids during a quiz or exam
2. Turning in work that is identical, or substantially similar to, the work of another student:
 This is frequently a by-product of “working with another student.” In many cases, working with a partner
while studying is a beneficial way of learning. However, please understand that submitting work that is
identical—or quite similar to— the work of another student is considered cheating. All work should be
uniquely your own.
3. Turning in someone else’s work as your own.
4. Supplying your work to another student for him/her to use.

Dishonest work on an assignment or assessment will result in a score of a zero and a student may be referred to
the assistant principal. I want all students to do their own original work, even if the results are not what they had
hoped. I care much more about your character and integrity than a score on an assignment or test.

One Final Note:

I want to see each of my students succeed and I look forward to working with you. If you have questions or concerns
about your progress in my class, please feel free to contact me via e-mail or in person after school. I hope that you
have a great school year!

Mr. Klotzsche