Student Name:______________________________________Homeroom Teacher:_______________________
MATRIX Team Syllabus 2013-2014
Mrs. Julie Wankum—ELA
Ms. Maya Frates—Algebra/Pre-Algebra
Mr. Andrew Terpstra—History
Mrs. Megan McReynolds—Science
Mrs. Tammy Schmitz—Co-teacher/Learning Specialist
Team Assignments
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Final copies of assignments that are handed in need to be neatly done in pencil, blue/black ink or typed,
depending on the class/teacher. Assignments/Tests in math are to be done in pencil only. All students
need a red pen or pencil to make corrections.
Assignments that are not legible and neat will not be accepted for credit.
Students are to keep track of all assignments and class work in their student planner.
Late Work
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Thomas Jefferson’s late work policy is designed to promote Mastery; students are expected to turn in
assignments on time.
Long Term projects will lose 10% per day for every day past the due date!!
Absences
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It is the student’s responsibility to seek out missed class work, notes, assignments, quizzes or tests. This
information is posted in each teacher’s classroom. Teachers will not ask for missed work nor remind
students to make up missed quizzes or tests.
If a student is absent on the day a project is due or a test is given, teachers will require the project to be
turned in or the test to be made up on the first day the student returns to school.
Absent students should call Homework Hotline after 3:30 each day when absent to find out about
missed work. The number is 659-3250. Follow the voicemail instructions.
Work will only be sent to the office if the student is gone 2 days or more.
If a student has an extended absence, please call during team planning time (10:40-11:10) to make
arrangements for completing the missed work before or after school.
Hall Passes
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Students are to use the for each day in their planner anytime they leave the wing or use the restroom.
Students MUST have this planner with them in order to get permission to leave.
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Each student MUST sign out AND in when they leave a classroom for any reason.
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Teachers have the right to deny a Hall/Restroom Pass at any time.
Please sign and return the bottom portion of this form to your Homeroom teacher no later than Friday,
August 23, 2013. Please keep the top portion of this syllabus in your binder at all times
I, _______________________________________, have read the Team Syllabus and discussed it with my
parents. By signing this, I agree to accept the consequences of not following the above guidelines.
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Parent/Guardian Information: Phone #(s):_____________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
If you gave us this information at open house, please disregard this section.
Behavior Expectations
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We are a
Fragrance
Free School!
Be prompt and prepared for class.
Follow directions and stay on task.
Respect the rights of others.
Allow other students to learn.
Take care of the building, furniture, and property of others.
Take care of yourself.
Thomas Jefferson is a fragrance free school.
Follow BYOD
Inside voices in classrooms and especially in hallways, and walk on the RIGHT side!
The teachers on the Matrix team will be following the B. I. S. T. structure of behavior management.
Violation of the rules in the student handbook will be dealt with according to the written school policy also
found in the handbook. As a team, teachers will deal with individual behavior issues. It is up to the discretion
of the team to decide on consequences.
Student Schedules
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Teachers reserve the right to change a student’s core schedule.
Any changes to the schedule will be made in the student’s and the team’s best interest.
Parents will be notified of any changes.
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Tutoring will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. Students will need to sign up by the
end of literacy the day they plan on staying. You will need to have made arrangements for pick-up prior
to that afternoon.
Coach Terp will tutor in the mornings by appointment only until after Thanksgiving.
Tutoring
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Team Meetings
The Matrix teachers meet daily from 10:20-10:50 a.m. We would encourage parents to call with concerns
during this time period. Teachers can also be contacted through e-mail (this method is usually the most
efficient.) Below are our addresses:
maya.frates@jcschools.us
julie.wankum@jcschools.us
tammy.schmitz@jcschools.us
megan.mcreynolds@jcschools.us
andrew.terpstra@jcschools.us
We are excited about the upcoming year. Our primary goal as teachers is to provide an appreciation for
education and foster life-long learners.
Together we make a difference!