Foundations of Math I Student Course Guide

School Year: 2014-2015

Instructors: Cassidy Ramage Crew (cassidyl.ramage@cms.k12.nc.us)
Tutoring Day & Time: TBD
Phone Number: 980-343-5284
Webpage:

http://crewmath.weebly.com
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL (Needed Every Day!!)
1. Sharpened #2 pencils (no pens!) with eraser.
2. Loose Leaf Paper
3. Binder (either 5-subject, or just for math) with
dividers
4. A dry erase marker will in use if you have one

ATTENDANCE


Attendance is important and must be continuous to ensure your opportunities to succeed. You are responsible for
all notes, class work, and assignments given on the day of the absence. It is also important that you are in the
classroom and ready to work promptly.

If you have more than 10 absences, according to CMS Policy, you must sign-up for Credit Recovery with the
teacher or you will automatically fail the class for the semester.


I. GRADING


Your grade will be a combined total of the following:
1. Informal Assessments (Homework, Classwork, & Quizzes). Includes daily assignments, any other outside
class work, warm-ups, notes, and worksheets. Homework, Classwork, & Quizzes scores will be weighted
to account for 40% of each quarter grade.

2. Formal Assessments (Test, Projects, Major Quizzes, Performance Task). This is individual work graded for
correctness by the teacher. Tests are given at the end of each unit. Each test is worth 100 points. Formal
will be weighted to account for 60% of your quarter grades.

The following scale will be used to determine the letter grade:
F D C B A
0 - 69 70 - 76 77 - 84 85 - 92 93 - 100

I will also be grading certain home and class assignments on a 4-point rubric.
4 100% 3 92% 2 84% 1 76%
***If you wish to know your childs grade at any time, you may log onto Parent Portal.
- Call Vance @980-343-5284 and ask for your username and password

Make Up/Late Work
Student should plan to make up class work/tests and missing assignments within five days of returning to
school.
Retake Policy

Original test must be signed by a parent to indicate they know about the test grade. Test corrections
must be completed on another paper. Students must bring both Original Test signed and Test corrections
in order to retake or they will not be allowed to retake that day.

Please let your teacher know what day you want to stay so your test will be available. You must have a
ride home by 3:45.
The retest grade stands! This is not a highest grade wins opportunity. If your retest grade is lower, that is
the grade you get, so study for the retest.

II. CLASS RULES

You must comply with the following rules:

1. Work hard take responsibility for your success.
2. Respect yourself, others, school property, and our class time together at all times.
3. No Food or Drinks clear water bottles as the exception.
4. No Electronic Devices we may have the opportunity to use technology, but it must be approved by the teacher.
5. Be prepared and ready to learn (with a smile!)

A serious discipline incident, such as fighting or defiance, will automatically result in a referral.


III. Electronic Devices

Please turn off all electronic devices so you can fully participate in class. Electronic devices should not be seen or
heard during class time. The use of electronic devices during class is not allowed without prior teacher approval. I
do not want to SEE any electronic devices (this includes earbuds).

IV. Remember

You must want to learn to do well in Math. You must read your book, read your notes, and DO the problems.
Notice the emphasis on you. You cannot just sit and watch the teacher do math: you have to be an active
participant in the class. You must do the math.
Honor Pledge

As a member of the Vance community, I commit myself to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with
honor and integrity in all areas of student life. I am accountable for all that I say and write. I am
responsible for the academic integrity of my work. I pledge that I will not misrepresent my work nor
give or receive unauthorized aid per my instructors classification. I am respectful of school property
and the property of others (albeit written, verbal, photographic, etc.). I will not tolerate a lack of
respect for these values.

I understand the Vance Honor Code, and I will not cheat on any assignment.

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Student Signature ID# Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Email Phone

Anything you would like the teacher to know about your student: