Pre- Algebra Syllabus
Ms. Felipe
This syllabus provides important information regarding classroom procedures, grading, and
behavior. Please read each of the following sections carefully as you will be held accountable for
this information.
Class Rules:
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Be on time, take your seat, and be ready to work when the bell rings.
Respect yourself and others.
No food or drinks.
Always come prepared to learn.
Leave ALL electronic devices at home. If they are seen, they will be taken away
and turned into the office. (Parents will have to come pick them up after 24
hours)
6. No restroom passes will be given during first 10 and last 10 minutes of a class
or during a lesson.
Required Supplies
Each student must have the following supplies for every class period.
1. Composition Notebook
2. At least two pencils
3. Lined Paper
4. Highlighters
5. Two red pens
6. Four-function calculator
7. Printer (At home)
8. Internet access (At home)
Composition Notebook Format
Each student will maintain a composition notebook that will be checked periodically for a
grade. The notebook should be brought to class every single day. Students are responsible for
keeping all of their notes and assignments in the following format:
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Problems of the Day (P.O.D.)
 All P.O.D.’s should have the date, question, work, and answer in order to
receive full credit.
Notes
 Students will be required to have their guided notes printed and in their binder
at the beginning of every chapter. Guided notes should be completed in order
to receive credit on a binder check.
Classwork/Graded Assignments
 All assignments should be in order by date.
**This notebook should only contain material pertaining to Pre- Algebra, and not any other
classes.
Homework
All Homework needs to be completed on the MathXL website, www.mathxlforschool.com.
You will need to register and sign up for the course using the following access code
____________________ based on your class period. It is your responsibility to keep up
with all due dates. No extensions will be given once the deadline date has passed.
Grading Assignments
Grades will be posted on the electronic grade book as given. Students are allowed to do
corrections on every quiz, and one test a quarter. To complete corrections, students must copy the
original question, show their work, circle their new answer, and explain in one to two sentences
what the error was in their calculation. This must be completed on a new sheet of paper, titled
“Corrections”, and stapled to the back of the original test. Incomplete corrections will not be
accepted.
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Grade Calculation
- Tests…………………………….....5 grades
- Quizzes………………………..…...3 grades
- Math XL….......................................2 grades
- Classwork & other activities………1 grade
Grading Scale
- 100………….A+
- 99-90………..A
- 89-80………..B
- 79-70………..C
- 69-60………..D
- 59-0…………F
Absences
All absences are unexcused until a note is brought to the office. If a student is absent and
it is excused, he/she has two days (the next class period) to turn in all missing classwork. Because
homework is completed online, there will no extensions given due to absences. It is the
responsibility of the student to complete all missing assignments, and catch up on notes before
returning to class. Students will not be allowed to make up assignments when an absence is
unexcused (with the exception of tests and quizzes).
Honesty policy:
Academic honesty and responsibility are expected of all students. Cheating at any level is
irresponsible and unacceptable. Copying answers from another student or allowing someone to
copy your work, copying someone else’s homework, turning in a paper done by someone else,
plagiarism, copying from other printed resources without giving credit to the author, and/or giving
or receiving answers, sharing answers, using “cheat sheets,” or other such devices, are all
considered cheating. All proper measures will be taken if a student is found to have done any of
these things. If there is ANY form of cheating, a “0” will be given for the assignment and if the
case of allowing another student to copy homework, both students will receive a “0” as well.
Discipline Procedures
1. Verbal Warning
2. Detention
3. Phone Call Home/Conference
4. Referral
Extra Help
Students seeking extra help may attend tutoring provided by the Mu Alpha Theta Math
Honor Society. Please see Mr. Lorenzo in Room 224 to verify dates and times.
End of Quarter Dates
1st quarter ends
2nd quarter ends
3rd quarter ends
4th quarter ends
October 29
January 22
April 7
June 9
Contact Information
 Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at
jfelipe@dadeschools.net. I will try to respond to all emails within 24 hours.
 All homework will be posted on the school website at www.materlakes.org.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read all of the information presented above. I understand that all
assigned work is required and that respect must be demonstrated to maintain a healthy learning
environment for my peers, my teacher, and myself. I will try my best and adhere to these
requirements so that I may have a successful year in mathematics
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