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Mrs. MessirSomerset Academy Middle School

Math Department

RULES

CONSEQUENCES

ROOM…. Respect your surroundings!!!

MATH HEADINGALWAYS IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER………. No

Heading No Credit!!!!!!

NAME

DATE

PERIOD

CLASS ASSIGNMENT

CONTACT INFORMATION

The best way to contact Mrs. Messir is through…

EMAIL:

emessir@somersetacademy.com

• Please try to email before 6:00pm as I will not check my email after that time.

WEBSITE

www.somersetacademy.com

Staff Directory Mrs. Emily Messir

All weekly homework will be posted

in the “SNEAK PEAK AT THE PANTHER WEEK” -----------------------------------------------

Copy the homework from the board in

class into your AGENDA BOOK as the

website is not set in stone and may change.

TEST DATES are POSTED in the “SNEAK PEAK AT THE PANTHER WEEK”

Pinnacle Link (Check the Website)

Study Island Link

Classroom Supplies for 6th Grade

Classroom Supplies 7th Grade

Grading

• Grades are posted online and updated WEEKLY.

Our Grading Scale• 90-100% = A• 80-89% = B• 70-79% = C• 60-69% = D• Below 60% = F

GRADE POLICY

• Tests 35%

• Quizzes 25%• Homework 10%• Classwork 15%• Study Island 15%----------------------------- 100%

Our Routine

1. Enter the Administration Building QUIETLY.

2. Report to the Administration Lab BEFORE the Bell Rings.

3. Complete the BELL RINGER.

4. Sit quietly and wait for instructions!

Homework Policy

LATE HOMEWORK

Late homework is accepted and will earn a grade of no more than 70%.

Homework Turned In On Time

100 %/Accuracy – There are two ways homework will be graded. Computer based homework assignments will be graded for accuracy. If an assignment is given for participation students will be notified of this change prior to completing the assignment based on the teacher’s discretion.

50% - Grade will be given if at least half of the problems attempted and completed showing adequate work and effort.

0% - Grade will be given if there is a missing assignment, work is not shown, or attempted only a small fraction of the problems

NOTE Online homework will be graded from 0% – 100% based on the correctness of a subset of the questions.

Your First Assignment!- This is a GROUP ASSIGNMENT!

- Your partners for this assignment are your PARENTS/GUARDIANS.

Assignment:

1. Print out the last page of the syllabus complete the form and bring it into class by 8/28/14.

2. Go to the link provided on my web page and complete the “Online Contact Information Form”

3. Have your MATH Binder & Dividers Complete by 8/20/14.

Computer Components

STUDY ISLAND Online Textbook Homework

- Graded Online Assignments- Passcodes and Usernames

will be provided to you.- These components of class

will start after Labor Day!- All passcodes will be placed

in the PASSCODE BINDER next to Mrs. Messir’s desk.

- Students will be given at least a weeks notification on the due dates of Study Island Assignments.

- No late assignments will be graded for credit.

- NEW- Graded Online Assignments- Passcodes and Usernames

will be provided to you.- These components of class

will start after Labor Day!- All passcodes will be placed

in the PASSCODE BINDER next to Mrs. Messir’s desk.

EXTRA CREDIT – First Test

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Let’s Have A Great

Year!!!!