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Booker Middle School

Pre-Algebra
Syllabus 2016-2017

Math
Mrs. Dwulit - Room 701

Theresa.dwulit@sarasotacountyschools.net

Supplies Required:

Class Website: www.dwulitsclass.com

Optional Supplies

4 one subject notebooks (1 per

quarter)
2-pocket folder
Plenty of Pencils!

Headphones!!!!!
Box of Tissues (for the classroom)
Expo Marker

Office Hours:
We will be available in our classroom for any assistance each morning before 1 st period.
Appointments can be made for after school sessions and sessions during lunch. The
easiest way to contact me is through email or Class Dojo, and we encourage every
parent and student to please feel free to email us.

B5 - Classroom Expectations:

Be Punctual
Be Prepared
Be Respectful
Be Actively Engaged
Communicate Appropriately

Grading Distribution:
Assessments
Tests and quizzes

60%

Classwork & Independent Practice

Cornell Notes and bell work,

40%

Group work and homework

I-Ready & IXL

***Late work will not be accepted unless student is absent. Students who are absent
from class are responsible to get their make-up work from teacher. Students are allowed
the number of days absent to turn in their make-up work to receive credit.***

Description of Coursework:
Assessments:

These assessments are aligned to the Florida State Standards. Students will
have multiple opportunities to show proficiency in each of the strands throughout
each quarter. This is what is typically seen as tests and quizzes.

Classwork and Independent Practice:

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Class notes are taken in the Cornell Notes style. Every student is required to
keep an organized notes.
Every class begins with a spiraled review of grade appropriate skills.
Students actively engage in accountable team tasks, or group work, to solve
questions that require deeper thinking and accountable talk.
Students work independently both inside and outside of class to further their
understanding of each of the standards.

Classroom of Tomorrow:
Our classroom utilizes several devices including TI-Nspire Handhelds, group desk
top computers and laptops. Students are responsible to use this technology
respectfully at all times.

Behavior Rewards:

B5 cards to use for prizes

Positive phone call home
Certificates

Classroom Consequences:

Warning
Refocus
Phone call home
Referral

Course General Pacing Guide (subject to change):

Semester 1
Quarter 1 45 Days
Equations
Functions
Quarter 2 45 Days
Graphing and Writing linear equations
Systems of Linear
Angles and Triangles

Semester 2
Quarter 3 45 Days
Real Numbers and Pythagorean
Volume and Similar Solids
Transformations
Exponents and Scientific Notation
Quarter 4 45 Days
Data Analysis and Displays
FSA prep

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Parent/Guardian Name __________________________________________________

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Phone:_________________________

Email:__________________________