Course Title: Integrated Math 1
Teacher: Mr. Russell Newell
Classroom Website: coming soon
Email: rnewell@sandi.net
Mira Mesa High School 2015-2016 Course Syllabus
Phone: 858/566-2262 Ext. 4004
Course Description: Integrated Math 1 is the first of 3 courses (Integrated Math 1, 2, and 3) for high school students
replacing the traditional sequence of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2. These courses are designed to explore topics more
in depth using the new common core standards. Students will seek greater understanding, examine their thinking, and
explain their thoughts in addition to just getting an answer.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite of this course is to be in 9th grade.
Textbook(s): Integrated CME project: Mathematics 1 , book website is www.successnetplus.com
Supplies/Materials Needed: A scientific or graphing calculator will simplify problem solving for you and help your
understanding. Calculators are available in the library for check out. You may wish to acquire a Casio FX-115ES
calculator. It is an excellent, powerful, superior, and lower cost scientific calculator. It is available at most stores and is
available online at http://www.shopcasio.com/product/27823. Also, a notebook for Math ONLY is highly advantageous.
A graph paper notebook is also helpful; so is a pencil and eraser. Bring your notebook to class every day.
Student Fees: The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of
charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and
whether you get a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education
means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school
activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment.
Under certain circumstances, students involved in extracurricular programs, clubs and/or sports may be required to
attend fundraising events held by the program, sport or club just as you may be required to attend any other event put
on by that program, club or sport. However, you will not be required to raise funds as a condition of participation.
Please visit the SDUSD Student Fees section for the completed list and additional resources by clicking here: SDUSD
Student Fees or go to: http://www.sandi.net/Page/3091 then click on Student Fees in the menu on the left side.
Academic Honesty Policy:
All students are expected to abide by the Mira Mesa High School Academic Honesty Policy which is clearly outlined in
the Student & Parent Handbook as well as posted online with school registration forms for students and parents to
review.
Class Rules and Consequences:
 No eating or drinking (except water)
 In seat at bell prepared to work.
 Head up, backpack under desk.
 Improper of cell phones such as texting, playing games, youtube, etc.. will result in the item being confiscated
and returned after school or turned in to the office. THIS IS YOUR WARNING! No further warnings! Parents:
please don't text your son/daughter during class! Phones may be used for academic use such as taking pictures
of notes, assignments, using the e-book, etc...
 Failure to follow rules may result in detention, calls home, or referrals.
 Dress respectfully and you won't be asked to change.
 Tardies and bathroom passes are both considered missing class time. Missing class time will result in 1
assignment being deducted. However, serving your missed class time at lunch or after school within 2 days will
restore your assignment and clear your tardy or bathroom pass. Good News! Everybody starts the semester
with 4 free bonus assignments. Thus, I will deduct from your bonus first. For example, Joe uses the bathroom
only once during the semester and has 1 tardy. He still has 4 -2 = 2 bonus assignment points awarded to him.
Good job Joe. Betty used the bathroom twice and had 1 tardy; however, Betty cleared her 3 out of class times.
Thus, Betty still gets all 4 bonus assignments added to her grade. Great job Betty!
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Academic Grading Policy:
 Grades are a weighted average of 80% tests and quizzes, 20% homework and assignments.
 The grading scale is standard:
A (4.0) 90% and above
B (3.0) 80 – 89%
C (2.0) 70 – 79%
D (1.0) 60 - 69%
F (0.0) Below 60%, no credit
There is no rounding up!
 Almost every day there is an assignment. Complete your homework assignments in your math notebook. Any
worksheets are placed in the tray by the due date. If it is turned in late (after I empty the tray), you will receive
only ½ credit. If it is turned in after I have handed back the assignment, it is very late and receives no credit.
There is no make-up work or very late work accepted. Only students with an excused absence may have extra
time to complete work.
 There will be a variety of quizzes and a test or two every chapter. Students with excused absences will take their
missed quiz/test the day they return to class. Unexcused absences will result in a zero for the missed quiz or
test. Some test have no retakes, make-ups, do-overs, 2nd tries, etc… While "Competency Tests" and "Skill
Quizzes" need to be repeated until passed.
 Each semester will have a final exam that counts as 2 tests.
 Cheating or copying will result in an automatic zero and no make-ups or retakes. Cheating students may be
seated apart from the class and/or taking a different test than the rest of the class for the rest of the year.
 There are also bonus class participation points. You may get negative points if you choose to be a loser.
Make-up/Late Policy:
There is no make-up work or late work accepted. Only students with an excused absence may have an extra day to
complete work.
Support Policy:
 Tutoring Hours: Lunch – T,W. After school, T,W.
 Please visit my website __________ for notes, examples, homework assignments, links to video lessons, and
much more.
 Book website: www.successnetplus.com
Online Grade Access:
Grades are updated weekly and are posted in Power School.
This is a lost cow
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Citizenship Rubric: Citizenship will be evaluated using the Mira Mesa High School Citizenship rubric.
MIRA MESA HIGH SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP RUBRIC FOR 2015-2016
Attendance
(Absences must be excused within 72 hours)
E = Excellent
 1 or fewer uncleared tardies
and
 No unexcused absences
G = Good
 2 or fewer uncleared tardies
and/or
 No unexcused absences
S = Satisfactory
 3 or fewer uncleared tardies
and/or
 1 unexcused absence
N = Needs
Improvement
 4 or fewer uncleared tardies
and/or
 2 unexcused absence
U = Unsatisfactory
 5 or more uncleared tardies
and/or
 3 or more unexcused absences
Behavior
The student almost always:

Participates in learning.

Follows classroom rules.

Displays on-task behaviors.

Is respectful to others.
The student usually:

Participates in learning.

Follows classroom rules.

Displays on-task behaviors.

Is respectful to others.
The student sometimes:

Participates in learning.

Follows classroom rules.

Displays on-task behaviors.

Is respectful to others.
The student rarely:

Participates in learning.

Follows classroom rules.

Displays on-task behaviors.

Is respectful to others.
The student almost never:

Participates in learning.

Follows classroom rules.

Displays on-task behaviors.

Is respectful to others.
Participation in learning means:
Attempting all questions in class, completing assignments, and contributing answers.
Follows classroom rules means:
Not needing to be told the rules which you read above and see posted in the room.
Displays on task behavior means:
Working a full 56 minutes of class.
Respectful to others means:
Saying something nice to someone else in class each day and helping your fellow Marauders in need.
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Your first assignment is to
please write neatly and print only this page.
Turn it in by Friday.
Course Title: Integrated Math 1
Mira Mesa High School 2015-2016
Teacher: Mr. Russell Newell
Math class last year: __________________
Teacher last year: _____________
Grade: _________
My signature below indicates I have read and understand the policies and rules of this class and will do my best to fulfill
the requirements and expectations.
What animal is lost ? _______________
Student Name (PRINT): _______________________________________________
Period: ______
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date: _________________
Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT): ____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________
Date: _________________
I prefer to be contacted by:
Phone:
_________________________________________________________________
Preferred Contact Number(s)
E-Mail:
(neatly)___________________________________________________________
Preferred Email Address
Comments or things you would like me to know:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Email is the best way to contact me since the phones and voice mail are unreliable.
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