Block 3 Syllabus - Goochland County Schools Blogs

GHS Math DepartmentAlgebra, Functions, Data Analysis2013-2014 SyllabusInstructor: Mark Givens Phone #: (804) 556-5322 ext. 4830E-Mail: mgivens@glnd.k12.va.us Blog Address: http://blogs.glnd.k12.va.us/mgivensInstructor: Melanie Stegner Phone #: (804) 556-5322 ext. 4826E-mail: mstegner@glnd.k12.va.us Blog Address: blogs.glnd.k12.va.us/stegnerCourse Description:The Algebra, Functions, Data Analysis (AFDA) course is intended to build on previousmathematics courses and to bring about a deeper understanding of those mathematicalrelationships that will help students gain mathematical literacy in the real world, show theconnection between algebra and statistics, and simultaneously help them build a strongfoundation for future study in mathematics and other disciplines. The main goals are to teachstudents how to problem solve, communicate and reason mathematically, make mathematicalconnections, create and interpret mathematical representations and models, and make efficientand appropriate use of technology to solve problems.Classroom Expectations:Each student must take personal responsibility for his or her actions every day. There are a fewprocedures and expectations that we would like to outline from the start:Arrival to class: Upon arrival to class, you should sit in your seat and begin working on thebell work, which will be on the Promethean board or handed out as you enter the room. If nobell work is assigned, have out your materials to begin working as soon as we give anassignment. Your homework should already be out on your desk for us to come around andcheck.Tardiness: If you are not sitting in your seat ready to start class when the bell rings, and youdon’t have a note from a teacher, you are tardy. During each Marking Period:• First Tardy – Warning• Second Tardy – Call Home• Third Tardy – Office Referral/ DetentionMaterials: Every day you must bring the following to class:• A pencil with an eraser• A notebook or loose-leaf paper for note taking• A three-ring binder for storing work sheets• Your agenda for writing down homework assignmentsClassroom Materials: There will be a classroom set of Calculators and Textbooks for usein the classroom only. Every student must return all materials to the cart at the end of classbefore anyone leaves the classroom.Turning in Assignments: All assignments that you turn in to us (Tests, Quizzes, Classwork,Homework, etc.) must be placed in the orange basket or handed to one of us in the Math Pod.Do NOT put an assignment in our hands when you see us in the hallway or in the classroom.

GHS Math DepartmentAlgebra, Functions, Data Analysis2013-2014 SyllabusFood and Drinks are not allowed in the classroom, other than bottled water with a lid on it.Cell Phones are not allowed in the classroom. If we hear or see evidence of a cell phone, itwill be taken and turned in to administration. The same applies to all other electronic devices(iPods, electronic games, kindles, etc.)Absences: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up the work that you missed.You should find a friend in the class to get notes from and have them explain the notes toyou. After you have done this, you may come to myself or Ms. Stegner for help with thetopic. Homework due on the day of your absence should be turned up immediately uponyour return to class. You have one week to make up other missed assignments.Plan to be in class for the entire class. Restroom and water breaks should be taken betweenclasses. Students will not be permitted to leave class during note taking unless there is anemergency. No one should ever have to leave the class for more than 5 minutes to take arestroom or water break.At the end of class all students’ should remain in their seat. If students get in a habit ofwaiting at the door for the bell, we will make sure to assign more work the next class so thatno one finishes early.If you follow the above policies, work hard, and complete your homework, we will doeverything we can to help you be successful in this class.If you goof off in class, refuse to take notes, and don’t complete assignments, do not expectfor us to re-teach the material to you when you don’t understand it.We hope that everyone can follow the above policies and we can have a great year together!Textbook:Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis A Virginia CourseCopyright 2009 by Pearson Custom PublishingISBN 0-536-56787-5Grade System:Class Participation 10%Class Work 15%Homework 20%Quizzes 25%Tests 30%

GHS Math DepartmentAlgebra, Functions, Data Analysis2013-2014 SyllabusSemester and Final Grades:Semester and final grades will be calculated as follows:Semester 1 = 40% Marking Period 1 + 40% Marking Period 2 + 20% Semester ExamSemester 2 = 40% Marking Period 3 + 40% Marking Period 4 + 20% Final ExamFinal Grade = 50% Semester 1 + 50% Semester 2Grading Scale:The universal grading scale for Goochland County has been updated and will be as follows:A+ (97-100) - 4.0 B+ (87-89) - 3.3 C+ (77-79) - 2.3 D+ (67-69) - 1.3A (93-96) - 4.0 B (83-86) - 3.0 C (73-76) - 2.0 D (60-66) - 1.0A- (90-92) - 3.7 B- (80-82) - 2.7 C- (70-72) - 1.7 F (59 and below) – 0Please detach and sign this page and return to Mr. Givens or Ms. Stegner by Thursday, August22 for your first homework grade.I have read and agree to the above policies for AFDA. If I have any questions, I have addressedor will address them with Mr. Givens or Ms. Stegner with the above contact information.Student Name (printed) ______________________________________________Student Signature _______________________________________ Date: ___________Parent/Guardian Name (printed) _______________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________Date: ___________Contact InformationHome Phone Number: ______________________________________Parent’s Work Phone Number: _______________________________Parent’s Cell Phone Number: ________________________________Parent’s E-mail Address: ___________________________________