Author: J Simone

Mathematics Syllabus

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770-651-5546
www.kennedyskids.com

Kennedy Kid Expectations

You Are a KENNEDY KID, Act Like One. J
Deliver excellence! Deliver your best! Be OUTSTANDING amongst others!
We Are a Community; Look Out for Each Other!
When a classmate is struggling, do not tease; help!
Do not give answers. Help others understand how to get the answer.
Find a way to be valuable in the classroom.
Ask yourself, “What can I do for the better of everyone?”
Tell me HOW you got something done.
Always find a way to take care of your business and to be prepared.
Do not give reasons why you could not.

Grading Policy

Grading Policy

Make-Up work
Students can make-up any missing work
for a reduced grade.
Retakes/Rework
Student who are unsatisfied with grades (no matter the assignment, except make-up work) can rework assignments for the remaining points.
Extra credit
Students will not earn extra credit. However, original assigments may be corrected to earn more points.
Tutoring
Each Wednesday from 4 p.m—5 p.m.

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Break Down of Grades
Assessments & HOT Topics	50%
In-Class Assignments / & Projects	35%
Study Checks	10%
Homework	5%

Cheating
Both the student who copied and the student who allowed copying will earn a zero (0%) for the grade. (No rework will be permitted.)

Mathematics Syllabus

Parent Check List
(Test Grade for Student)
_____ I reviewed the entire class website at www.kennedyskids.com, especially the Parent Section.
_____ I signed up for Parent Portal, so I can check my student’s grades.— Directions on class website.
_____ I signed up for Remind, so I can receive texts or emails about class announcements/news!
_____ The best number to contact me between 8 a.m.—4 p.m. is: _________________________________
_____ I permit Ms. Kennedy to recognize my student’s achievements online.
Ms. Kennedy may use my student’s: (check all that apply:)
_____ Face _____ First Name _____ Last Name
_____ I give Ms. Kennedy permission to contact me primarily by email: _______________________________
_____ I read & understood the following:
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:
Please call or email Ms. Kennedy, if you have comments or concerns. It is the student’s responsibility to inform you of his/her grades. Individual student progress can also be tracked through Parent Portal. Please use this resource to remain informed of your child’s weekly grades. Interest and encouragement at home in student activity and progress is always beneficial to student performance at school.

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List of Supplies
A 3 Ring Binder with 3 divider tabs
Composition Book w/ 200+ pages
(Kept in Classroom)
Notebook Paper
Pencils & Pencil Sharpener, Eraser
(I do not accept work written in pen.)
Dry Erase Markers
1 Pack of Bright Colored Copy Paper
Advanced Students: $1 Website Subscription

Students Will Learn:
Unit 1: Rational Numbers
(Integers, Coordinate Plane, Inequalities,
Absolute Value, & Reflection)
Unit 2: Number System Fluency
(Factors, Multiples, Decimals,
Division of Fractions)
Unit 3: Rate, Ratios, & Proportional Thinking
Unit 4: Expressions
(Order of Operations, Translating into Algebra)
Unit 5: One Step Equations & Inequalities
Unit 6: Area & Volume
Unit 7: Statistics
(Measures of Center & of Variation)

I have read & understood the
front & back of this syllabus.
Student Name: _____________________
Parent Signature: ___________________