7M Mathematics Syllabus
Fernando Rodriguez
Classroom Rules
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Be seated with supplies ready for use when bell rings.
Raise your hand for permission to speak or leave seat.
Show respect towards teacher and other students.
All work must be completed in PENCIL with required steps shown.
5. 10/10 rule
Supplies (Bring all supplies to class each day)
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3-ring binder with COLLEGE ruled notebook paper.
5 labeled dividers (Do Nows, Notes, CW/HW, Quizzes, Tests)
Composition Notebook with 100 pages
#2 Pencils with erasers (wooden or mechanical)
Red checking pen or red pencil
Completed homework assignment
Student agenda will be used daily to record the objectives, assignments, and test
dates.
8. Tissue Box
Expectations
As a 7th grader, students will be held to a high standard. Students will be expected to
come to class on time, prepared, and ready to learn. If a student is absent, they are
responsible for collecting missing assignments and assignment is due 5 school days
later. Students in need of extra help must attend tutorials in order to close any gaps in
their understanding. Students will be expected to write everything out including problem,
work, and complete answers. A paper turned in that consists of a list of answers will not
be accepted. NO WORK – NO CREDIT
Class Procedures
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Before class starts, students must have supplies ready.
Students are required to copy Homework, Due Dates, and Test Dates in student agenda
either before class or 5 minutes before class ends.
If homework is due, have it on top right corner of desk to check when bell rings.
Begin the do now.
Students are not allowed to go to the restroom while the teacher is instructing.
(Continued on the back)
Assignments
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All work must be completed in pencil.
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Students will not be allowed to return to their lockers to retrieve forgotten
assignments. Students missing work due to absence(s) need to make up the work as
soon as possible Please note that assignments made prior to the absence(s) will be
due on the first return day, including tests.
Each student is responsible for keeping his or her math papers organized. Math
assignments will be posted on the Johnston website under the teacher’s name.
Tutorials
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Tutorials are offered on Mondays (Pre-Ap classes) and Wednesdays/Thursdays.
Tutorial times are 3:50 – 4:30 pm (subject to change). Student is expected to arrive
on time.
Students must have a pass that was issued by me to be able to be admitted to the
session.
Students need to bring their questions and must sign in and out of each session.
Test/Quizzes
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There will be at least 2 test grades each six weeks. Quizzes may be announced or
unannounced.
Students should review class notes and rework sample homework and quiz problems
in order to be well prepared for each quiz and test.
Tests and quizzes will be kept in binder in order to review for semester exams and
STAAR.
Grading Weights per Category
Tests
Quizzes
Class Work
Homework
35%
30%
25%
10%
Conference Time
Conferences will be held with the entire 7M team during 1st period on Purple Days.
Contact
Teacher website: www.houstonisd.org/johnston
F. Rodriguez – email: frodrig9@houstonisd.org
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