SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
COURSE CRITERIA FOR MATHEMATICS 8A
Teacher: Mr. Long
Teachers email: rlong@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Department Telephone Number: 488 - 9626
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS THIS YEAR:
1. YOU WILL NEED
a) The textbook Big Ideas Math
b) A looseleaf with dividers and a folder for handouts
c) A calculator: We will be using the TI - 83 or TI - 84 graphing calculators in
class. You will need a calculator for your homework and Regents examination.
2) YOU MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
a) Taking notes in class and maintaining a good notebook.
b) Completing homework assignments everyday.
c) Making up work missed due to absence must be made up in a timely manner. It
is the student’s responsibility to find out from the teacher what work has been
missed and to see that it is made up.
d) Attending weekly Assessment Prep and Regents Prep Classes in the Spring.
e) Attending extra help classes when you need help with a topic.
3) CLASS POLICIES
a) Homework: In accordance with district and school policy, homework will be
assigned at least four nights per week.
b) Class Participation: Each student is expected to participate actively in every
class discussion and homework review each day.
c) Grades: Your marking period grade will be based on the following:
Tests and Quizzes 60 %
Homework 20%
Class participation 10%
Notebook 10%
d) Regents Examination: In June, the Regents examination is one fifth of your
grade in this class. It will be averaged with the four marking periods to determine
your grade in the course.
e) To remain in Advanced Mathematics, students must maintain an 85%
average and receive at least an 85% on the Regents examination..