Teacher: Mr. Kyle T. Woods
E-Mail: woodsk@bscdschools.net
Phone: 843-553-5300
Website: http://berkeley.schoolwires.net/Domain/1469
Welcome! I am very excited about working with you this school year. It is a privilege for me to be at Goose
Creek for my 4 th year (6 th total years of experience) and I hope that you consider it a privilege to be in my class. I am committed to helping you meet the required South Carolina algebra standards and expect you to be an active participant in your learning. Let’s work together to create a positive learning environment for the benefit of you and the other students.
Course Description:
Mathematics for the Technologies 2 is a course that will meet the SC College- and Career-Ready standards.
The South Carolina State Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam will be given at the completion of the semester. We will focus on the development of our ability to understand and apply mathematics to realistic workplace problems. Emphasis is on active participation through project work, group and individual class work, discussion, and practice. The SC College- and Career-Ready standards are at South Carolina College- and
Career-Ready Standards 2015.
Topic Sequence:
1. Review of Math Tech 1 Concepts
2. Systems of Linear Equations
3. Statistics and Data Analysis
Materials Needed:
Carnegie Textbook (provided)
4. Quadratics and Polynomials
5. Mathematical Modeling
Pencils
Spiral Notebook and Loose leaf paper
Graph paper (optional)
Students can check calculators out from the Library.
TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator (provided)
Classroom Rules
1) Be Prepared for class with all required materials.
2) Be Respectful of others before, during and after class.
3) Take Responsibility for your actions and learning.
4) Show all work, all of the time.
To create a positive environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, all students are expected to:
1) Actively participate without distracting other students or the teacher.
2) Follow all class rules, procedures and directions given by the teacher.
3) Respect others and their property.
4) Follow all school rules. (cell phones, electronics, drinking, eating, dress code, ID, etc…)

Students who do not meet classroom expectations will receive the following consequences.
1) Verbal Warning
2) Student/Teacher Conference
3) Afterschool detention and Parent Contact
4) Discipline Referral to Administrator
Any blatant disruption, defiance, or disrespect will result in an immediate referral to an administrator.
Grading Procedures: I will enter grades into powerschool each week. I will have a grade for each student in the following categories: Classwork, Homework, Tests. Each of these will be outlined to the students in the first few days of class.
Tests & Projects (40%): All tests and most quizzes are announced. Projects are intended to help students make a connection between Algebra and real world applications. The due date for each project will be given during class. Late projects will not be accepted unless absent on due date. If absent for a preannounced test, quiz, or project due date, the test must be taken the next day during the student’s free time (i.e. before or after school on the day they return or during lunch). Special exceptions may be given based on extenuating circumstances.
Class Work (40%) and Homework (20%): Every student will be expected to actively participate in each lesson. Class work consists of warm-ups, lesson notes, guided practice work, and instructional activities. Class work is graded on accuracy and completion. Quizzes will be categorized as Classwork, with a title stating that the particular assignment is a quiz on the parent portal. Homework Assignments are given almost every day and will be graded on effort, completion, and accuracy. Students are expected to show all work for each problem on every assignment. I do not accept late homework or classwork unless a student was absent.
Grade Breakdown:
Grade Grading Scale
A 100-93
B
C
92-85
84-77
D 76-70
F 69-0
Final Course Grade: 3 rd Quarter 40% 4 th Quarter 40% SC End of Course Exam 20%
Absence/ Make-up Work Policy: Students are responsible for all material learned in class during any absence. It is the student’s responsibility to request, complete, and submit make-up work.
Students who are absent the day before a test or quiz will take the assessment with the class as scheduled. I will take make-up work (classwork and homework) up to 10 days after the student returns from being absent. The time frame may be altered based upon the student’s circumstances.
All unfinished or uncompleted make-up work or if a test is not taken the student will receive a grade of 0.

Parent Portal System: The Parent Portal system will keep parents updated about grades via the internet.
The Parent Portal can be accessed from the district website at www.berkeley.k12.sc.us
under the parents section or on the school’s website on the homepage. Grades will be updated several times a week. Parents can contact the guidance office to register for Parent Portal.
Extra Help: Mr. Woods will be available to give extra help during lunch, before school, or after school by appointment. Students must make arrangements in advance.

Please return this sheet to Mr. Woods
Student: _____________________________ Home Phone: ______________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ____________________________________________________
First and Last Name(s)
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone: ________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian E-mail: ___________________________________________________
Please Print
Is there anything I should know about your child that would help us in the classroom?
(medical, academic, visual, hearing problems, etc.)
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Does your child have internet access? Yes No
I have reviewed the Course Syllabus . I understand what is required of me in order to be successful and help create a positive learning environment.
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Student Signature date
I have reviewed the Course Syllabus . ________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature date