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Course Syllabus
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Classroom Expectations
Contact Information
Ben Prevost
Byram Middle School- Room 34
601-372-4597
Bprevost@hinds.k12.ms.us
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Establishing Our Responsibilities
Positive attitudes required at
all times.
Respect yourself, your
classmates, and your
teachers.
Encourage others daily.
class.
Visions can lead you to
greatness.
Outstanding people can see
the bigger picture.
Settle for nothing less than
your best
Time is a precious gift; make
a difference.
Consequences
 Verbal Warning
 Parental contact
 Detention
 Referral
Greetings Scholars,
Welcome to a new,
exciting, and challenging
year at Byram Middle
School! We will cover a
tremendous amount of
material this year;
therefore, it is extremely
important for you to keep
up with the subject matter
by reviewing and studying
on a nightly basis. Your
weekly assignments and
homework assignments will
be posted on the board, as
well as the classroom
website and are expected
to be included in your class
notebook.
The essential
goal of this Math class is to
prepare you for high
school, aid you in
preparing for your state
test, and assist you in
becoming effective
learners and leaders.
I look forward to a fun year
of learning with you!
Mrs. Riley
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Coach Prevost’s Procedures &
Expectations
Classroom
o Be prompt: report to class on time; however, if you are tardy, enter class quietly and put your excuse
or reason on my desk. Then, go directly to your assigned seat.
o End of class dismissal: The bell does not dismiss you; I do. Remain in your seat until the teacher has
verbally dismissed class.
o Homework: Have your homework on your desk while you are working on your bell ringer. Homework
turned in after the bell ringer is considered late. Homework done during bell ringer time is
considered late.
o Keep book bags and purses off of the desktop. Put them on the back of your desk or underneath your
desk. (Ladies, please refrain from sitting your purses on your laps.)
o Quietly pass papers to the first person on each row (from hand to hand). Wait patiently for the
teacher or the assigned student to collect them.
o When you finish assignments early, you may read, get on the computer (get permission first), or work
on an Math project. Sleeping, talking, or being unproductive is not an option.
o Returning to task after interruptions: If an interruption occurs while we are working, return your
attention to your assignment immediately without talking or disrupting class further.
o When a school-wide announcement is made, show respect by being quiet and listening to the
announcement.
o If you have to throw something away, you have two options: I will pick it up and throw it away as I
move about the room, or you may throw it away as you exit class.
o When visitors are in the classroom, be quiet and remain on task, unless you have permission to speak.
**Follow all behavior responsibility guidelines in the student handbook, as well.
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Working in Groups
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Report to your assigned group immediately.
Stay on task
Talk only to the people in your group.
Always be aware of the time limits.
Discuss information with all group members before addressing the teacher.
Be an active participant.
When changing groups, do so quietly and quickly.
Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
Computer Lab
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Report directly to your assigned computer.
Refrain from eating/drinking in the lab
Properly shut down computers when the teacher has given you permission to do so.
Stay on task.
Refrain from going to any websites that are not in your lab assignment.
Push the chairs underneath the desk properly.
If you are not working with a partner, refrain from talking.
Hallways/Corridor
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Walk to the right side of the hall in a straight line.
If you are not with the entire class, make sure you have a vest.
Go directly to your destination.
Be quiet in the corridor. This shows respect for your environment.
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Walk to the right side of the hall in a straight line.
Avoid talking in the corridors.
Do not use this time to socialize with other classes.
Display good manners at all times.
Wear proper attire in the proper manner.
Clean up after yourself. (cafeteria)
Take up trays when you have permission to do so. (cafeteria)
If we stop to use the restroom, use the restroom in a timely manner.
Cafeteria/Assemblies
In Case of an Emergency
o If there is a natural disaster, fire, or lock down situation, we will follow the Hinds County District
policies and procedures for these events.
o If there is a medical emergency, the student sitting closest to the door will go to the closest class to
quickly and quietly inform the nearest teacher. Then, that student will rush to the office to inform
office personnel.
o Try to remain calm in emergency situations so that you do not cause a panic amongst your peers.
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Course Syllabus
In Compacted Mathematics Grade 8 (with Algebra I), a one-credit
course, instruction should focus on three critical areas from Grade 8: (1)
formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including
modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving
linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept
of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and
(3) analyzing two-and three-dimensional space and figures using distance,
angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the
Pythagorean Theorem.
In addition to the Grade 8 material, instruction will focus on five critical
areas: (1) analyze and explain the process of solving equations and
inequalities: (2) learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain
and range; (3) use regression techniques; (4) create quadratic and
exponential expressions; and (5) select from among these functions to
model phenomena.
Assignments
o Assignments should be complete in black or blue ink or pencil (as directed by your
teacher) and only on loose-leaf paper.
o Headings must be written in this format:
First and Last Name
Class Period
Date
Materials
o 3 Three-prong notebooks with loose-leaf paper (Bell ringers, Homework/planner)
o Use pencils
o You may opt to buy your own calculator or we will provide them during class.
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Attendance
o Attendance is necessary to keep up with the class! However, if you are absent, please
be sure to check the class website for work you may have missed. When you return
to school, ask for the assignments that are missed.
Homework Policy
o Have your homework and planner on your desk while you are working on your bell
ringer. Homework turned in after the bell ringer is considered late. Homework done
during bell ringer time is considered late. If you who do not have your homework,
then you will have to fill out pink slip documenting your reason.
Late Work Policy
o Be responsible and respectful of my time by submitting work in a timely manner.
However, if you miss a deadline I will accept the work with a penalty:
10 points will be deducted daily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Note: Work is NOT late if the absence is EXCUSED.)
Plagiarism
o Plagiarism and cheating have no place in a community of learners. Each student is
required to put forth their personal best. Everyone has something important and
valuable to add to our learning experience. If a student is suspected of plagiarism or
cheating, the parents and the principal will be notified and consequences will be
determined.
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Grading
o Grades will be computed and given in the following format:
o Tests- 50%
A/ 100-90
o Daily Grades- 25%
B/ 89-80
o 9-Weeks Exam- 25%
C/ 79-70
D/ 69-65
F/ 64 and below