Teacher Name: Cathy Ulrich

Subject: Math 8 Common Core

Email: CUlrich@c-vusd.org
Cell Phone # (626) 806-3086
Sierra Vista Phone Number (626) 974-7300 ext. 806009
Room
#9
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Sierra Vista Middle School. Thank you for taking the
time out of your schedule to read this syllabus, sign it, and return
it to me with your child tomorrow.
Essential Academic Learning Goals:
Students understand and apply the concepts and procedures
of mathematics
Students use mathematics to define and solve problems
Students use mathematical reasoning and logical thinking
skills
Students understand how mathematical ideas connect within
mathematics, to other subject areas, and in real-life
situations
Supplies
Backpack
Textbook
3-ring binder with loose filler paper and tabbed dividers
spiral notebook for math notes
pencils and MORE PENCILS!!! I will NOT accept work done in
pen!!
correcting pens and erasers
calculator (cell phone will NOT be allowed to use as a
calculator
agenda
Textbook Each student will have his or her own consumable math
textbook. In addition to writing in their textbook, practice
worksheets will also be given as homework.
Homework Policy Assigned DAILY and due the following day. Late
work will be accepted, but is more beneficial if completed BEFORE

the unit quizzes or tests since homework is essentially practice, to

gain improvement and/or mastery of skills.
Absences Regular daily attendance is a MUST in math, as each
lesson builds on prior knowledge. Absent students are
encouraged to either phone a friend or call me so they will be on
track when they return. Please send a note if your child is absent.
Grading Policy 55% Tests
25% Quizzes
15% Homework
5% Participation
100%
Total

Grading Scale
90% A
80% B
70% C
60% D
59% and below F

Homework Help I will be available every day after school for

homework assistance.
Classroom Rules1. Be respectful
2. Do your very best
3. Be responsible
4. Make good choices
School Rules
1). Be on time, with proper materials. (Homework is considered
proper materials)
2). Participate positively in the teaching and learning
environment.
A. Respect authority, peers, self and property.
B. Behave responsibly.
C. Act with honesty and integrity.
D. Follow directions.
E. Do not disrupt learning.
3). Appropriate conduct required. Follow all rules/policies as
stated in the agenda book.
Discipline Program Students receive infractions on their
communication card for violating the above stated rules. Every 4

infractions will result in a more severe consequence, such as a 30

or 45-minute detention, Saturday school, suspension, etc.
Agenda - Kept with student at all times in their binder. It is used for
writing down daily homework, upcoming quizzes and tests, longterm project deadlines, important dates to remember, and as a
communication tool between parent and teacher.
Progress Reports Handed out to students every 4 to 5 weeks.
Signature required.
Regards,

Cathy Ulrich

Your signature below acknowledges

that you have read and understand
the expectations of this class.
Students Name
_______________________________________________
Students Signature
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Parents Name
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Relationship to Student
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Parent Signature 1:
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Parent Signature 2:
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With over 175 students, it is difficult for me to stay in
contact with every parent as much as I would like. Please
feel free to contact me via email or phone, and I will
return your call/email. Also, please take advantage of the
Parent Portal to check on your childs grade frequently.
If you would like to receive progress reports via email,
please provide me with your email address and have your
child return this sheet to class tomorrow. Thank you.

Please write clearly so I can correctly

read and enter the proper email
address.
Students Name:
______________________________________________
Email 1:
____________________________________________________
Email 2:
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