Keep a copy of this syllabus!

Ms. Matt
8th Grade Math Syllabus

Email: amatt@cvs.k12.mi.us
Website: www.msmatt.weebly.com
Phone: (586) 723-3815

What You Can Do To Help Your Student:

Ask your student to show you his/her binder and to explain the lesson to you on a
regular basis. Research shows that we remember 70% of what is discussed with
others!
Check the parent portal often and discuss progress with your student. Learning
how to ask for help is one of the best skills your student can take away from
his/her 8th grade year.
Contact me right away with any questions or concerns. My goal is to make this a
positive and
successful year for all students!
Iroquois Grading Scale
100-93% 76-73% C
Grading:
A
92-90%
72-70%
Homework: 10%
ACAssessments:
90%
89-87%
69-67%
B+
D+
Homework:
86-83% B 66-63% D
82-80%
62-60%
o You should be taking your entire math binder home (including book) to do
homework.
o I will go over all problems in class. Take this opportunity to fix your work!
o Homework will be collected at random. Homework is considered complete
when all problems have been attempted (with work shown), checked, and
corrected.
o Complete homework = 5. (No Work = No Credit)
o Incomplete homework (less than complete, but more than halfway done) =
3.
o No homework or less than halfway done = 0.
o Homework is meant to be a safe place for learning and as a study tool. First, it is
for reinforcing concepts studied in class. Second, it is for students to make
mistakes and learn from them. Last, your student should look back at homework
assignments and rework problems to prepare for a quiz or test.

Checkpoints:
A checkpoint is like a mini-quiz on one topic.
Besides homework, it is the best way for us (you + me+ your parents) to monitor
your understanding.
A low score should be a red flag. It means ask for help!

Quizzes:
May include quizzes, partner quizzes, and vocabulary quizzes.

Tests/Projects:
There will be at least one test per book (called a Unit Test).

Midterm/Final:
Expect a midterm at the end of the second quarter (after the Christmas break) and a
final at the end of the fourth quarter. Both scores will be factored into the final grade
for that quarter.

Late Work:
Work turned in one day late will receive a 50%. Worked turned in past one day late will
receive a 0%.

Absent Work:
Any assignment that is due the day of the absence must be handed in immediately upon
return to the classroom. For work assigned the day you missed, you have a period of
time equal to the absence to make up any work. You are responsible for seeking out
the work missed while absent. The first place you can check is my website

Cheating:
Cheating can take many different forms such as plagiarism, copying some elses
homework, letting someone copy your homework, talking during a test or quiz, and
using secretive methods during a test or quiz.
Any form of cheating will result in disciplinary action! I encourage you to help
one another by discussing a problem or a question. To assist someone means to guide
them to find a solution and not to give them the solution or answer.

Binder Set Up:

I recommend a 1.5 (or larger) binder. Your math book, interactive notebook, and
binder tabs go in here. (See me if you need help getting a binder/binder tabs.) I
HIGHLY recommend that you keep an organized binder. This binder will be your
most valuable resource!
Recommended binder tabs are listed in order below:
1. Important Info/Interactive Notebook
2. Student Sheets (Notes)
3. Homework
4. Checkpoints/Quizzes
5. Tests/Projects

Discipline:

I follow the school-wide Step Plan for discipline.

Excessive tardies may result in an after school detention.
Excessive missing assignments may result in an after school detention

Expectations and Procedures

I hold my students to high expectations in both learning and behavior. Specific
expectations and procedures will be discussed and determined with input from the
students during the first week of school. This working agreement will be posted on
my website later.

Supplies
Binder 1.5(or
larger)
Red Checking
Pen
Dry Erase
Marker

5 Binder
Tabs
Scissors

Glue Sticks
Scientific
Calculator

*One Subject Spiral

Notebook
Colored Pencils/Pens

*The spiral notebook is for an interactive notebook that will be a valuable resource to students
all year and hopefully beyond!

To sign up for Ms. Matts Remind texts:

Text this number: 81010 with the message below that matches your hour.
Math 3rd Hour: @math3rd201
Math 4th Hour: @math4th2
Math 6th Hour: @math6th20
You and a parent should fill out the information below. Remove this sheet from your syllabus,
and turn it in to Ms. Matt.

I have read Ms. Matts syllabus for 8th Grade Math. I agree to abide by her policies and
procedures. I also understand that there are consequences for not following her
policies and procedures.

Student Name

Student Signature

Parent Name

Parent Signature

Best Phone Number (to reach parent or guardian):

Is this a home, cell, or work phone?:
_____________________________________
Best email address (to reach parent or guardian):
I will use the email address when I send out parent updates on what we are doing in class. If
youd like to receive those updates, please make sure I have a current email on file

Preferred method of contact (phone or email):

What would you like me to know about your student?

*I will send out remind texts and update emails. However, this year needs
to be a transition to your student taking on the responsibility of knowing
important due dates, asking for help, etc. This will prepare your student
for the rigors of high school.