Parent and Student Contract of Acknowledgement
Course Syllabus- 8th Grade Math
Teacher: Ms. Nguyen Room 203
Welcome to Hephzibah Middle School, the home of the Rebels!
Course Description: The eighth grade standards are designed to prepare students to bridge from middle grades mathematics to high school courses that will ensure all students are college and career ready by the conclusion of their fourth high school course. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are a key component as they are applied in each course to equip students in making sense of problems and building a set of tools they can use in real-world situations.
Rather than racing to cover many topics in a “mile-wide, inch-deep curriculum”, the standards ask mathematics teachers to significantly narrow and deepen the way time and energy are spent in the classroom. Much of the eighth grade mathematics curriculum focuses on functions and linear relationships as building blocks to algebra and geometry.
Course Outline: (Schedule is tentative, and may subject to change)
Unit / Length / Description1 / 5 weeks / Transformations, Congruence, and Similarity
2 / 5 weeks / Exponents
3 / 5 weeks / Application of Exponents
4 / 3 weeks / Functions
5 / 5 weeks / Linear Functions
6 / 4 weeks / Linear Models and Tables
7 / 3 weeks / Linear Equations and Systems
8 / 6 weeks / Milestone Review and 9th Grade Preview
*Absences: Students will receive a variety of assignments designed to enhance their learning. If a student is absent, the student is responsible for the missing assignments. Students who have an excused absence will be allowed five days to turn in the missed assignment. No work will be accepted after five days.
Grading:
Assignment Type / Description / WeightHomework & Participation / Practice problems, bell ringer, and participation in daily activities/lessons. / 10%
Formative Assessment / Quizzes: Announced and/or unannounced / 20%
Summative Assessment / Unit tests and/or cumulative assessments / 30%
Classwork / Daily and/or Weekly class assignments / 40%
Textbook: This class will be driven by the state standards. We will be using Go Math, which will be a consumable book (students can write in). Various other resources will be used in the classroom/home to support the state standards. They may include, but are not limited to iReady, USA Test Prep, Edgenuity, and Learn Zillion.
Expectations:
1. RESPECT yourself, peers, ALL adults, and the learning environment.
2. High expectations ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!
3. Be prepared for class DAILY- have composition notebooks, pencils, and minds ready at all times!
4. Every student is responsible for helping to maintain a clean, safe learning environment and is expected to participate in daily math lessons.
5. Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations outlined in the student handbook.
Supplies:
1. Composition Notebook (this will become your survival guide!)
2. Pencils… and when you believe you have enough, stock up on more (and PLEASE bring them with you to class!)
3. 1 – inch binder (You will use the same binder for Science)
4. Headphones (Highly recommended for computer lab session)
5. Highlighters
6. Loose leaf paper
7. Graph paper
**Other Suggested Supplies:
Parent and Student Contract of Acknowledgement
· Scientific Calculator
· Safety Scissors
· Glue Sticks/tape
· Colored Pencils
· Ruler
Parent and Student Contract of Acknowledgement
Communication:
1. I have set up an account through www.remind.com where we can communicate. I will send home a flyer with the code to sign up. I highly recommend that you please sign up and your child also sign up so that I can send homework reminders etc.
2. Setting up a Parent Teacher conference is a way for you to meet with your student’s team of teachers to discuss the progress of your child and/or any other inquiries you may have. You can call the school at 706-592-4534 to schedule a conference.
3. Another point of contact will be through email. I can be reached at:
4. Please also visit my page on Hephzibah Middle staff page through www.rcboe.org/hms.
My student, ______, and I, ______, have read the syllabus and understand the expectations of the class.
***Signing this acknowledges that you are willing to support your child’s academic success.
Parent Signature: ______
Date: ______
***Signing this acknowledges that I will strive for success.
Student Signature: ______
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Parent Contact Information (please print legibly below):
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