7th Grade Math
MR. PATEL
(863) 674 4646, ext. 315 (school)
patelb@hendry.k12.fl.us
IMPORTANT DATES
Progress Reports
Wednesday, September 9th
Friday, November 13th
Tuesday, February 9th
Thursday, April 21st
Parent Conferences
Tuesday, September 15th (4:15-5:30)
Tuesday, November 17th (5:30-7:00)
Tuesday, February 16th (3:00-4:15)
Tuesday, April 26th (by request)
Report Cards
Tuesday, October 20th
Wednesday, January 13th
Thursday, March 17th
sometime in June
Classroom RULES:
1. Bring all of your materials to class daily.
2. Respect yourself and others
3. Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.
Classroom Procedures:
1. Entering the classroom: As you enter the room, please be seated in your assigned seat. Quietly take out your materials. Start your warm-up
activity.
2. Tardy: Any student who is not in the classroom when the bell rings will be considered tardy. If you are late, go directly to your seat and begin
working.
3. End of Class: At the end of class, please remain in your seat. I will dismiss you.
4. Listening To/ Responding to Questions: Everyone has the right to be respected when they are speaking. If you would like to ask a question
or make a comment, please raise your hand and wait to be called upon. Please do not speak while someone else is speaking. Everyone will
have an opportunity to talk.
5. When You Need Help: If you are having difficulty with an assignment, I am available before or after school. Please come with a specific
questions and I would be happy to help you. You may also call upon a buddy, go after school tutoring program 9If offered), check online.
6. Hall Pass: Walk out quietly and orderly with a pass to your destination. Return to class without causing disruptions.
7. Restroom Passes: You will not be allowed to use restroom during an explanation. Please make every effort to use restroom before or after
class.
8. Classroom Language: Please use appropriate language in the classroom. Do not use negative words and speak positively about other
classmates and what we are studying.
9. When You Finish Early: If you finish your work early, read your notes or work on other work that you need to complete. You may help other
students who have difficulty; however, I will determine that.
10. Seating Charts: You must seat in your assigned seat. We will change seating arrangements every 6-8 weeks or as I see fit.
11. Homework: Homework is assigned daily with few problems and is due the next day. Late work is accepted for half credit. Turning in late
work is better than turning in no work. Please use PENCIL only. Work not turned in or missing work will receive a failing grade.
12. Assessments: Unit tests will be given after each unit. Quizzes will be given periodically. Homework assignments are expected to be
completed with all work shown. .
13. Grading: Homework/ Classwork 75% Tests/Quizzes 25%
14. Communication: I will post assignments every day. Please write it down in your planner. It is your responsibility to obtain make-up work
when you were absent.
Parent-Teacher Communication
I strongly believe working together will contribute to your child’s success. In addition to regular progress reports, report cards, and parent
conferences, there are several ways that we can remain in contact:
 Feel free to reach me at school, or via email using the contact information above (in most cases I should respond within 48 hours).
 You may request a login/password from the front office to access your son/daughter’s grades online.
 In addition, you should check your son/daughter’s planners regularly. They should include a written homework assignment every day.
 Within a few weeks you may access our school web site (http://hcsb.schoolwires.net/Domain/9) for important links for lessons, homework
etc. and school happenings.
Consequences:
My behavior expectations are very high. If I feel that your behavior is inappropriate for class or you are not following classroom rules and procedures
the following consequence will be utilized:
1. Verbal Warning.
2. The student will be asked to fill out an Action Plan which will allow both of us to look at the situation.
3. Teacher- Student conference.
4. If behavior persists, the student will be sent to the office on a referral or I may request a parent conference.
5. Severe disregard for school or classroom guidelines (fighting) will result in an automatic referral to the office.
Facilities and Equipment
1. The teacher’s work area is off-limits. No students allowed.
2. You must have permission to use computers and other equipment.
Please fill out below stating that you have read and understand the work requirements and the classroom rules and consequences
You may cut the out signed portion and return to school with the student. Please keep the remainder of the syllabus for your records.
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