Alton C. Crews Middle School
Course Information and Classroom Management Plan
8th Grade Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Geometry
2013-2014
Teacher: Susan LaViola
E-mail: Susan_laviola@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Materials: Georgia Accelerated Coordinate Algebra, Analytic Geometry
Grading:
Classwork: 10%
Homework : 5%
Quizzes/Projects/Writing Assignment(s): 20%
Tests: 40%
Benchmark/Interim Midterm Exams: 5%
Comprehensive Final Exam: 20%
Retest Plan: To view and/or print Crews Middle School's assessment retest plan guidelines and request form, go
to the "School Information" section of the school's website: www.crews.org.
Make-up Work/Late Policy: Students are responsible for finding out their missed assignments. Students can fall
behind when absent; therefore, work needs to be made up as soon as possible. Retests will be given for any student that
scores below an 80% on a summative (test) assessment. A parent/teacher conference will be requested, if a student consistently requests
retests.
1) If a student is absent one day, one day will be given to make up the work missed. Two days, two
days will be given, etc.
2) If a student is present when an assignment is given, the student is expected to have the assignment
when he or she returns unless arrangements have been made with the teacher.
3) Work given for prearranged absences is due on the day the student returns.
4) Late work is a behavioral issue where discipline consequences may be imposed.
5) Late work will only be accepted up to the date of the current Unit Test.
6) A student may choose to turn in late-work for ½ credit or serve an academic detention on
Wednesday mornings, in order to receive full credit.
Upon successful completion of the Accelerated Geometry class, high school credit will be awarded unless
specifically requested otherwise by the parent in writing. Regardless of whether credit is awarded, the
state mandated End of Course Test will be reflected on the students’ high school transcript.
Extra Help Time: 8:15 – 9:00 Wednesdays. Students may see teacher for additional help time when needed.
This time is for making up missed work or receiving help. It is not a study hall or tutoring session. I am available
to help answer the student’s questions.
Eighth grade is a crucial year. Test average, aptitude, and work ethic will all play a major role in recommendation
for high school courses. Therefore, it is imperative that students be present, be organized, have a daily study
time, complete all assignments, and ask questions. All students will be asked to do all work in pencil and on
graph paper, not notebook paper.
*** Please note: This syllabus is subject to change as deemed necessary by the teacher based on students’
instructional needs.
Alton C Crews Middle School Classroom Management Plan
2013 – 2014
Student Expectations for the Classroom
1. Enter the classroom quietly and be seated.
2. Bring all materials to class everyday (e.g. textbooks, pencil, paper, and Agenda Book).
3. Respect yourself, others, and others’ property.
4. Follow all directions of faculty and staff the first time they are given.
5. Observe all rules in the student handbook.
Consequences for Not Meeting Expectations
1st Offense: Teacher warning.
2nd Offense: Teacher modification of student behavior.
3rd Offense: Teacher assigned silent lunch (with parent contact).
4th Offense: Teacher assigned 45 minute detention with teacher (with parent contact).
5th Offense: Teacher referral to the administration (with parent contact).