Foundations of Math I
Mr. Morlee Mojica
Smithfield Selma High School - Room 1306
Email: [email protected]
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Materials Required:
● 5-subject spiral notebook or 3 ring binder (Student’s preference)
● Pencils
● Lined paper
● Graph paper
● (Optional) TI-83 or up to TI-84+ Color graphing calculator
Classroom Needs: (Donations)
● Loose leaf paper
● Pencils
● Tissues
● Colored Pencils
● Puzzles
● Brain games
● Graph paper
Assessments:
Homework:
Homework will consist of reviewing daily assignments and completing any materials not finished in
class that students are comfortable completing independently. Any materials students need
support to complete, will be addressed upon return to class. Students are expected to spend 20 to 30
minutes daily reviewing their math activities from class.
Quizzes:
Content quizzes are given when students reach a point that requires them to be quizzed on the
material they are covering.
Tests:
Unit and Mid-Unit tests will be given throughout the semester as designated by the curriculum.
Students will be allowed to make test corrections or retest after remediation when scoring 69 and
below.
Topics for Foundations of Math 1:
❖ Unit 0: Bridge to EnVision
❖ Unit 1: Solving Equations & Inequalities
❖ Unit 2: Linear Equations
❖ Unit 3: Linear Functions
❖ Unit 4: Systems of Linear Equations & Inequalities
❖ Final Exam - Teacher Made
Late Work and Absences:
A “missing notation” will be placed in Powerschool along with a 0% until the work is turned in for
grading. If the work is not turned in, the zero will remain as the recorded grade. All late work will
receive a “late notation”, informing that the work was turned in after the due date. Missing work will be
due by Q1 10/20; Q2 - 1/12; Q3 3/15; Q4 5/24. If the assignment is not turned in by deadline dates,
the grade will remain 0%. If a student is absent, they are allotted 2 days for every 1 day absent to
make up their work; this is in accordance with JCPS Policy.
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones are strictly prohibited unless students are given specific permission from their teacher.
1st Offense - The teacher will provide a warning.
2nd Offense: The teacher will ask for the phone to be displaced in a safe place.
3rd Offense: The teacher will contact the parent/guardian of the student.
4th Offense: The teacher will ask an administrator to collect the phone until the end of the period, or
the end of the school day.
Tardy Policy:
Students are to be in their seats or gathering materials for class before the bell rings. We will follow
the tardy policy in accordance with the school’s student handbook.
Bathroom Policy:
My expectation is for students to utilize the restrooms before and after classes. If students request to
use the restroom, one student will be allowed permission to the restroom at a time. Students are
required to have a hallway/bathroom pass when leaving the classroom. Students are expected to
return at an appropriate time, unless given a valid reason to the teacher.
Grading:
Summative Assignments - aimed at determining the competency or level of achievement of a
student by the end of a course of study or a unit of work.
● Teachers will ALWAYS provide feedback to students on summative assessments.
● The weight applied to those categories will add up to 60% of the course grade.
○ Example: Category 1 - Test = 40% Category 2 - Projects = 20%
● Each category will have at least 2 assignments entered in Powerschool each quarter.
○ There will be at least 2 Tests, and 2 projects by the end of the quarter.
● The minimum grade for any attempted assignment is 40%.
● Grades 69% or lower (REQUIRED)
○ Remediation must occur before reassessments are given.
○ Reassessed grade will replace the original grade (Unless the current grade is higher),
up to a 70% maximum grade.
○ Failure to complete within a week will result in parent notification.
Formative Assignments - ongoing assessments aimed at providing information to guide teaching
and improve student performance.
● Teachers will ALWAYS provide feedback to students on formative assessments.
● The weight applied to formative assessments will add up to 40% of the course grade.
○ Example: Category 1 - Classwork = 10% Category 2 - Quizzes = 20% Category 3 -
Homework = 10%
● All categories must have at least 2 assignments entered in Powerschool each quarter.
● Students who turn in late formative assignments and exceed the district absence policy may
submit their late work for 80% of their earned grade, up until 1 week prior to the last day of
accepted work.
● The minimum grade for any attempted assignment is 40%.
Grade Distribution
Summative: Major 60%
● Test 1 (40%)
● Project (20%)
Formative: Minor 40%
● Quiz (20%)
● Practice Assignments
(20%)
Total 100%
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I am a resource for you and your
students.
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