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Course Description and Classroom Policy
Teacher: Ms. Srapyan E-mail goarik.srapyan@lausd.net Phone: 818-226-2900
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Math: Review of selected topics in Mathematics, including number sense, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, integers, and ratios. As well as, review skills in rounding, estimation and the application of percents. Review and master problem solving skills and word problems.
Increase proficiency in basic mathematical operations and the use of the order of operations. Learn to compute perimeter, surface area, and volume of geometric figures. Convert measurements between Metric and Standard units of measure. Identify and compute probabilities and all of its components. Introduction to Algebra, including variables, expressions, equations, exponents, square roots, and graphing. There will be 3-5 projects throughout the year.
Science: The science curriculum will include the study of earth based science, which will cover plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, weathering and soil formation, erosion and deposition, the water cycle, energy, weather factors and patterns, climate and climate change.
Homework Policy – Homework is assigned on a regular basis and it’s due the next day we meet. Homework is a way to reinforce the skills taught at school, a way to develop independent work habits, and a way to increase responsibility. If there is a serious illness, or other extenuating circumstances, please send a note to me. If the work is not completed the student will be held in at nutrition to complete the work, and will receive half credit. Once the chapter test is given, no makeup work will be accepted.
Absent – It is the student’s responsibility to make up absent work. For every day of excused absence students have that many days to turn in all missing work. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the “absent student monitor”, ask a friend or talk to me regarding any missing assignments.
Grades - Grade points will be cumulative throughout each semester. This means that your grade from the first day of school will affect your final grade at the end of the semester.
Grades are weighted as followed:
Math Science
Tests/ Quizzes – 40% Tests/ Quizzes – 35%
Homework/ Classwork – 20% Homework/ Classwork – 20%
Notebook Check & Cornell Notes – 25% Notebook Check & Cornell Notes–25%
Projects –10% Projects –15%
Participation – 5% Participation – 5%
Marking Policy: A: 100-90% B: 89-80% C: 79-70% D: 69-60% F: Bellow 60%
Homework Help: I am available to help every Wednesday during lunch.
Rewards - 1. Good Grades 2.Verbal Praise 3. Team rewards 4. Recognition certificate
Consequences - 1.Verbal warning 2.Phone call home 3.Referral to the dean
Work Habits:
E = No more than 3 missing assignments need to be turned in on time.
S = 3 missing or late assignments.
U = 5 or more assignments missing or turned in late.
Cooperation:
E = 3 or less tardies, frequent contributor to the class, always prepared, consistently follows classroom rules and procedures.
S = 5 or less tardies, sometimes contributes to the class, usually prepared, follows classroom rules and procedures most of the time.
U = 7 or more tardies, little contribution to the class discussion, failure to bring materials, and does not follow class rules and/or is frequently disruptive.
Classroom Rules
Respect – Treat other as you would like to be treated
Responsibility – Use time in class wisely and be ready to learn.
Citizenship - Maintain self control and follow school rules,
Caring – Care for others, be a leader, and respect classroom supplies.
Organization- Keep your binder organized.