Edythe J. Hayes Middle School

Course Syllabus

Goals/Objectives:

                        Pre-Algebra

• Numbers, Properties, and Operations
• Fractions, Decimals, Percents
• Patterns and Expressions
• One and Two-Step Equations
• Linear Functions
• Ratios and Proportions

Text:

Pre-Algebra Textbook (Glencoe) 

Supplies:

Pencils ONLY

Other supplies on supply list

Grading:

The grading and homework policies at Edythe J. Hayes Middle are designed to provide accurate assignment of grades with the intent to demonstrate a clear relationship between student performance and student learning.  All parents/guardians and students are asked to sign the homework policy at the beginning of the year. 

       1.  IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS – 25%                                          2.    HOMEWORK – 35%                   

       3.  TESTS & QUIZZES – 40%

Make-up work policy: 

• It is the responsibility of the student to get make-up work from each teacher.  Students shall be allowed the same number of days to complete the make-up work, as they were absent, plus one (1).    

• Although students are not entitled, in general, to make-up work missed for absences because of school (district policy), it is the goal of Edythe J. Hayes and the district that every student succeed academically.  Accordingly, students having absences because of suspensions from school are allowed to do the following:
  • The major tests (e.g., finals or unit tests) for credit upon returning from a suspension;
  • Have homework checked for accuracy without credit; and
  • Hand in major projects or term papers, without loss of credit.

Consequences for not completing homework:

• If homework is not completed and turned in when assigned, students will receive a 10% penalty per day.
• Students may also be required to make up work during any free time. 
• Students are required to make up all missing homework assignments.

Grading Scale

A   92 – 100          

B    91 – 83

C    82 – 74

D   73 – 65                        

F    64 and below

This syllabus is tentative and could be subject to some minor changes.  I look forward to working with you and your child to help make this a very successful year! 

Sammy Hall

7b Math

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