Statistics - Course Guidelines 2015-2016
Mrs. Kennedy
Aimee.Kennedy@lcps.org
WELCOME to Statistics! I am looking forward to a great semester with you. Please read the
following information.
Class Rules
 Students are to be honest and respectful of others and the property of others.
 Take responsibility for your education by preparing for class and participating
appropriately.
 Abide by the Personal Electronic Device Poster at the front of the class. (when Red- No
Electronic devices allowed; Yellow-Electronic devices allowed for Educational use; Green
– Electronic devices allowed).
 Hats, food, and drinks other than water are not allowed in class
Consequences for inappropriate behaviors will include warning, removal of privileges, parent
contact, detention, administration involvement (referral).
Materials Needed
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3-ring binder. Please put a few pages of loose-leaf lined paper and graph paper at back of
notebook.
Sharpened pencils and erasers & some multicolored pens and pencils for daily use.
Calculator (TI-84 or TI-84 Plus) highly recommended.
Grading
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Homework – assigned daily, graded for accuracy and completion.(2 pts each)
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Classwork/group activities – These are a combination of formative and summative
assignments (5- 20 points)
Quizzes – assigned for each chapter. (~20 points each)
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Unit Tests - Cover 3 to five chapters. (~100 points each)
Projects – One assigned per quarter. (50 – 100 points)
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Your nine-week grade will be averaged as follows: Total points earned divided by total points
possible.
Make-ups
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If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it must be turned in the day you return. If
you are out for 1 class, you’ll have 1 class to make up that day’s HW. If you are out 2 or
more classes, contact me as soon as possible to develop a make-up schedule.
If you miss a quiz or test, you must make arrangements to make-it up with Mrs. Kennedy
within two days. Failure to do so will result in a zero. If you miss the Review Day, you
are still required to take the quiz/test on time. So, please be prepared.
It is your responsibility to get the work you missed and make arrangements for quiz, Mrs.
Kennedy will not remind you!
Extra Help
 Mrs. Kennedy is available every day before school from 8:00 to 8:50 and after school by
appointment.
 NHS tutoring provided on the BRHS Website.
Contact Information
 I love Email! Send your questions/concerns to: Aimee.Kennedy@lcps.org
 Visit my website (go to BRHS website/ Staff Tab/ Aimee Kennedy) for syllabus,
Homework Calendar, summary of daily class activities including copies of Worksheets
distributed available for download, and answer keys.
 Sign up for Remind – This is a texting service that I use to remind students of upcoming
due date for Quizzes, Tests, and Problem, changes to schedule, what to bring to class,
useful websites, etc.
o Just text your name @statd to 571-414-0139
I am here to help YOU be successful!! As your math ‘coach’, each day we will practice new skill,
work as a team and even play games. However, I need you to bring me your ALL; which includes
keeping a positive attitude, practicing outside of the classroom and asking for help when you need
it. Let’s have a winning year!
Mrs. Kennedy
GO SPARTANS!
Please Return this Paper!
Student: I, ___________________________(print student name), in class period __________ have read and understand
everything in this informational letter. I agree to be honest, to be respectful, and to do my best in Mrs. Kennedy’s math class.
Student Signature ________________________________________ Date __________________
Parents: Please sign this sheet and return to school with your child by the next class. Feel free to call if you have any
questions throughout the year. I will use this email address to contact you throughout the school year. Please use:
Aimee.Kennedy@lcps.org
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I have read the course guidelines and have discussed it with my child.
I understand that missed quizzes and tests will be made up within two days.
I have sent an email to Mrs. Kennedy confirming email address to be used for communication regarding this course.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature __________________________________ Date ___________________
Preferred Email Contact Information
Parent/Legal Guardian Email _____________________________________
Authorization to email grades – Sign only if you allow grades to be emailed to you.
I, ________________________________, parent/legal guardian of _____________________________, I hereby allow
Mrs. Kennedy to send information to me via email regarding my child’s class behavior and academic performance.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature _________________________________ Date __________________