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Supplemental Math Course Overview
This course is designed to help students improve their
overall math skills and be successful in the mainstream environment. Students will have the opportunity to
complete math homework, prepare for tests/quizzes, and work on organizational
skills. In addition, activities in the
classroom will also be used to prepare students for the HSPA, and get them
thinking. Therefore, students are required to work on math related activities each day for
the entire period. These include
assignments issued from their regular math class as well as supplemental
assignments issued during my period.
Students receive 5 credits toward their graduation requirement. This is not
a STUDY HALL!
Grading
Each student will receive a daily grade strictly based on
effort, behavior, participation, and being prepared
for class(math binder, textbook, and pencil).
Each 44 minute class will be worth a total of 10 points and each 80
minute class will be worth a total of 20 points. Any disruptive behavior will result in a
lower score. Grades are posted on Power School
everyday. Therefore, both students and
parents can access the program and keep abreast of the student’s current grade
and effort in the class.
Attendance There is very little homework issued in my class and the
grade is based on class participation, therefore, attendance is a major
component. If a student misses class for
any reason they will automatically
receive a zero for their grade for that day.
They will be able to make the grade up by completing a supplemental math
assignment for homework. Each student
will be given 1 day to make up their work for each day missed. It
will be the student’s responsibility to get make up work. If a student is absent and doesn’t take the
initiative to get make up work, it will be assumed by the teacher that the
student has elected not to do it.
You must be in class on time.
After you are late three times you will receive a detention for each
class you are late. You start each quarter
fresh. Each late is a 1 point deduction from that day’s grade.
Behavior Policies
Leaving Class
Students will receive a 1 point deduction and be required to
sign out and in. Students out for
extended periods of time will be deducted more points.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones, I pods, or any touch devices are not used for
my class and therefore are not permitted. If a student chooses to bring any of these
devises to class and they become visible or audible, an automatic zero will be
given for the day and a detention will be assigned.
Sleeping in Class
Students are not
permitted to sleep in class. If a
student sleeps in class they will be warned and then given a zero for the day
and a detention.
Classroom Procedures
Each day students need to bring to class a math binder, math
textbook, and a pencil. These items will
be checked randomly and failure to be prepared will result in a lower grade
and/or detention. Students are to
complete written math assignments from math class unless instructed to do a
different activity. When students
complete their work, they need to check their answers and get immediate
feedback. If a student does not have a
particular written assignment that day, then it is their responsibility to
inform the instructor so that something constructive can be assigned. Students
need to be engaged the entire period to get full credit.
Students are not
permitted to work on any other subjects during Supplemental Math
class. In addition, students will not be issued passes during
Supplemental Math time to another classroom.
Any student caught doing work for another class during Supplemental Math
will receive a zero for the day and a detention.
During the 80 minute period, the first half of class will be
spent working on homework, test/quizzes, etc.
The second half of class will be spent on teacher directed activities
that include HSPA work and other activities.
This class is an elective. It is designed to give students support and
assist them in becoming proficient in math.
Any student that is uncooperative, becomes a behavior issue, or
demonstrates that they don’t want the extra help will be referred to the case
manager and principal for removal.
Student’s Signature_____________________________________
Parent’s Signature _____________________________________
If you have e-mail please e-mail me so I
have your address should I need to contact you.
Thank you, Mark Gardella
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