Mrs.
Tanya Bradford’s
7th
and 8th Grade Math Classes
2008-2009
Syllabus
I.
Classroom Rules
A. Respect and be polite to all people.
B. Be in your seat and ready to begin when the
bell rings.
C. Speak at appropriate times, using appropriate
voice and language.
D. Bring all materials to class each day.
E. Follow all school rules.
F. Leave all food, drink or gum at home.
II.
Classroom Policies
A.
Homework will be checked daily. Incomplete homework will be penalized and late
homework will not be accepted.
B.
All assignments are to be completed using
pencil. Work completed in pen will be
penalized.
C.
Missed assignments (including tests and
quizzes) due to an absence are to be made up within 5 days after returning to
school (make-up tests and quizzes will need to be taken either before or after
school). It is the student’s responsibility to check with me in order to make up
any missed assignment or test.
D.
Math notebooks are required for each
student. The organized notebook will
contain the class syllabus, grade sheet, notes with objectives and examples, homework
and class work.
III.
Grading Policy
50 % - Average
of daily homework, class work and notebook checks
50 % - Average
of Quizzes, Mid-Chapter and Chapter Tests
** Extra Credit (total of 2
Test Grades) is given for returning each of the progress reports that are distributed
2 times each 9 weeks (check Student Handbook for dates). Additional extra credit is given to students
who come regularly ~ 1 time per week to my classroom after school until
3:30 to work on their Math Homework.
IV.
Required Materials
3 Ring Binder
Loose-Leaf
Notebook Paper
Pencils with
erasers
Red Pen (for
grading assignments only)
Extra Large
Book cover
Pencil Bag for
Notebook
Calculator
(TI-30X II)