Math 1 Syllabus

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Here's the syllabus for MATH 1 - COACH MEEDEN

Lassiter High School
Reaching Excellence and Climbing Higher
Math Department
Fall Semester 2009 Class Syllabus


COURSE TITLE: Math IY
INSTRUCTOR: Glenn Meeden
EMAIL: glenn.meeden@cobbk12.org
PHONE NUMBER: 678-494-7863, ext. 508
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.cobbk12.org/~lassiter
ROOM NUMBER: 1209

Welcome! I am excited about having you in my class and I anticipate having a great semester. Like most things, what you learn in this class is a product of what you put in it.

Course Description: Math IY is a year long course. Your Math IY grade will be calculated as follows: Fall Semester grade 42.5%, Spring Semester grade 42.5%, End-of-Course Test (given Spring Semester only) 15%.

Unit 1: Function Families Unit 4: The Chance of Winning
Unit 2: Algebra Investigations Unit 5: Algebra in Context
Unit 3: Geometry Gallery Unit 6: Coordinate Geometry

A) Textbook:
McDougal Littell, Mathematics I (2008).
If the book is lost or destroyed, you are responsible for replacing it. The cost is $69.48.

B) Materials needed:
You will need a three-ring binder with dividers (for notes, classwork/homework, quizzes, tests), notebook paper, graph paper, pencils, and a calculator (you must have at least a scientific calculator).

C) Class Expectations:
*You should be seated and ready to begin class when the bell rings and remain in your
seat until the bell rings to end class.
*There is no eating or drinking in the classroom, except for water.
*You are expected to be respectful of your peers and teacher at all times.
*Do not talk when your teacher or one of your classmates is talking.
*Along with your textbook, you are expected to bring all supplies to class each day.
*All assignments should be completed using a PENCIL.
*It is your responsibility to be prepared for class each day.



D) Tests:
The Math Department has testing days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We will have many tests throughout the semester.

E) Quizzes:
Quizzes can be given on any day and will be given throughout the semester.

F) Homework:
Homework will be given often. You must do your homework in order to practice the mathematics being taught. It is your responsibility to check your homework for accuracy and ask questions when necessary.

G) Final Exam:
The final exam will be a multiple-choice cumulative test that covers all material from
the semester.

H) Attendance and Make-up Policy:
You are expected to attend class daily and on time. It is important that you are in class on time in order to receive proper instruction and be a part of the discussions and questions dealing with the concepts being presented. If you are present and actively participate in class, you are more likely to be successful; however, if you are absent, you have one day for each day of excused absence plus one more day to make up the work. (For example, if you are absent 2 days, you would have 3 days to make-up the work.). If you have an unexcused absence you may choose to complete the assignments in order to keep up with the class; however, I am under no obligation to grade the work. If you are absent on the review day before a test/quiz and return on the day of the test/quiz you will be expected to take the test/quiz as scheduled. Grades for any missed assessments will automatically be recorded as a zero until the work is made up. It is your responsibility to ensure that all work is made up. You must show me the work, I will not ask for it. Anyone who is in ISS when a test/quiz is given will be expected to take the test/quiz in ISS. You will be expected to turn in all assignments as soon as you return from ISS. If you miss class due to a field trip, make sure that you ask me for the assignments BEFORE you go on the field trip so that you will be prepared for class on the day you return.

I) Tardy Policy:
To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the
bell rings.

*See your student handbook for detailed information on absences (pages 13-15) and tardies
(pages 15-16).

J) Hall Passes:
Please try to come to class prepared so that you do not have to leave the room and miss instruction time. If you must leave the room for any reason, make sure you carry a pass
with you.

K) Detention and Make-up Sessions:
The Math Department holds sessions before school on Tuesdays in room 214 from 7:15 until 8:10 AM and after school on Thursdays in room 214 from 3:30 until 4:25 PM. Be prompt. There is no extended time. All make-up tests and quizzes will be there in a folder under “Accurso.” If you are serving a detention, you must sign in to receive credit.

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L) Academic Integrity and Cheating:
Students are expected to uphold the highest standards. Cheating is considered a serious matter. The parent(s) of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the assignment, and a grade of U in conduct. The student will be referred to her/his appropriate administrator.
For this course, cheating is defined as, but not limited to the following:

§ Copying anyone’s answers to any assignment.
§ Copying homework answers out of the back of the book.
§ Looking onto another student’s paper during a test or quiz.
§ Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the
Teacher’s permission.
§ Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected.
§ Students displaying a cell phone during a test or quiz.
§ Talking or communicating in any manner during a test or quiz (even if you have finished your test or quiz).

*Your work must always support your answer!

*See student handbook for additional information on academic integrity and cheating.


M)Grading:
Grades for Fall Semester will be averaged as follows:

Tests 50%
Quizzes 20%
Classwork/Homework 15%
Final Exam 15%









LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL MATH DEPARTMENT


Fall 2009

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TEACHER: Glenn Meeden COURSE: Math IY



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