Student Performance and Course Criteria Contract
Sewanhaka High School
Mrs. Rampulla
7th Grade PreAlgebra
erampulla@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us (516)488-9626
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TO: PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENT
____________________________ will begin this contract on this date ________________ to help
in assuring his/her success for the 2015-2016 school year in their mathematics class.
GOALS FOR STUDENT:
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Come to class on time and prepared with appropriate class materials:
 binder with dividers (Notes, Homework, Tests)
 ample supply of loose-leaf
 pens/pencils
 Scientific calculator: we will be using the TI-30XII model in class, but any scientific
calculator is acceptable.
Take good notes, actively pay attention to the lesson, and contribute to class discussions.
Complete all assignments and study for exams. Homework is due the day after it is assigned.
No late homework will be accepted. It is your responsibility to make up work when you are
absent.
Study for exams and attend extra help when needed.
*Textbook: Big Ideas Accelerated: A Common Core Curriculum
***You will also receive a corresponding workbook that you need to bring to class everyday.
REWARDS IF GOALS ARE MET:
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A successful academic school year.
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Consideration for advanced math placement for 8th grade if: a marking period grade of 95 is
maintained throughout the year, a score of 4 is achieved on the New York State Assessment
Exam, and teacher recommendation.
3.
An enjoyable and fun experience in math!
CONSEQUENCES IF GOALS ARE NOT MET:
1. Parent/Teacher Conference.
2. Detention and referral made to school dean.
3. Possible marking period and/or course failure.
GRADING POLICY
Grades: Your marking period grade will be based on tests, homework, notebook organization, and
participation in class.
NYS Assessment Exam: There will be a NY State Assessment Exam in the spring. The test will
have both calculator and non-calculator parts. Your score on this exam will be used to place you in
future math classes at Sewanhaka.
Final Exam: In June, the final examination will count as one-fifth of your overall grade in the course.
It will be averaged with the four marking period grades.
By signing this, all parties agree to the terms in the document and will follow
accordingly.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Parent/Guardian Email Address
I look forward to working with all of you!
Together we can make this a fun and successful
school year!