Syllabus and Classroom Management Plan for:
8 Grade Mathematics
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Instructor’s Name: Shonda Marley
Instructor’s Email: shonda_marley@charleston.k12.sc.us
Instructor’s Phone Number: (843) 849-2809
Planning Period during the school day: 8:25am – 9:09am & 12:57pm-1:09pm (Available for conferences, phone
calls etc.)
Course Description: In 8th grade math, we will be making the transition from numbers to variables and from
arithmetic to algebra. We will also be focusing on abstract thinking and problem solving.
Required Materials: Each student will need these materials every day in class.
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Textbook: Mathematics Course 3 Holt-McDougal
Workbook: Mathematics Course 3 Holt-McDougal
Pencils, Erasers and Pens for grading
Dry Erase Markers – to use for individual white boards
Loose-leaf notebook paper
Folder used only for math class
Binder – this will be used daily for primetime, note taking, practice problems, and homework
A List of Expected Learner Outcomes:
The student will demonstrate through the mathematical process an understanding of:
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Problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation
Operations with integers, the effects of multiplying and dividing with rational numbers, the comparative magnitude of
rational and irrational numbers, the approximation of cube and square roots, and the application of proportional
reasoning
Equations, inequalities, and linear functions
The Pythagorean Theorem; the use of ordered pairs, equations, intercepts, and intersections to locate points and lines
in a coordinate plane; and the effect of a dilation in a coordinate plane
The proportionality of similar figures; the necessary levels of accuracy and precision in measurement; the use of
formulas to determine circumference, perimeter, area, and volume; and the use of conversions within and between the
U.S. Customary System and the metric system
The relationships between two variables within one population or sample
Classroom Rules:
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Follow all rules and regulations of Laing Middle School of Science & Technology.
Recognize that the teacher is in charge.
Come to class on time, prepared and ready to learn.
In everything we do, respect others and school property.
Give your best effort at all times.
All students are to remain in their seats unless given permission.
Classroom Procedures:
Classroom procedures will be consistent in all 8th grade classrooms. Procedures were distributed to each student during
homeroom. Please be sure to review these as they will be used in all 8th grade core curriculum classes.
Consequences:
Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 consequences are described in your student handbook. See strike system below.
Occurrence
Tier One
Offense
Strike
One
ReFocus
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BIR
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Teacher
Time-Out
Strike
Two
ReFocu
or
BIR
or
Teacher
Time-Out
Strike Three
ReFocus
or
BIR
or
Teacher
Time-Out
Repeated Offense
Repeated Offense
Parent Contact
Parent Contact
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After School
Detention
After School
Detention
Repeated Offense
Office
Referral
And
Parent Contact
Grading Policy:
Standards based grading will be used. It is designed to measure content mastery. Assessments may include, but
are not limited to: homework, quizzes, projects, tests, and end of quarter assessments.
Homework is an opportunity for students to practice and will be checked daily for completion and
comprehension. Daily homework assignments will be worth 10 points each. If it is completely finished, all 10
points will be received, incomplete homework receives 5 points. If no attempt to complete the homework has
been made, you will receive a zero. All missing homework must be completed by Friday of the week it is due. If
you fail to complete the assignment in the given week, a parent contact will be made. Students that fail to
complete their entire assignment will be required to serve a working lunch with a teacher to finish the
assignment.
Tardiness and Absences: Students who are tardy will be admitted to class, however, if it is unexcused, the
student will be issued a strike. Excuses should be submitted to the homeroom teacher as soon as the student
returns to school from an absence. It is the student’s responsibility to make up all work.
Extra Help Opportunities: I am more than happy to meet with a student before or after school to go over
anything he/she may need extra help to complete. Feel free to call or email anytime your child is confused or
struggling. A 24-hour advance notice will be needed, so I can plan accordingly. The sooner I know about any
problems, the sooner I can help. I am here to do anything in my power to help your child succeed!
All units are based on the state standards. For more information about the South Carolina State Standards,
please visit the website http://ed.sc.gov/agency/pr/Standards-and-Curriculum/.
I am very excited about this upcoming year! We are going to work very hard, have a lot of fun, and work
together as a team to make this a fantastic and successful year!
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Please sign and return the bottom portion of this sheet by Friday, August 23, stating you
have read and understand the student’s responsibilities for this course.
Student Name (printed)____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________________Date_____________________
Student Signature ______________________________________________ Date_____________________
Please answer the following: Best day of the week for a conference: ___________________
Phone number where you can be reached: ______________________ Email Address: _________________