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=**MAGICAL MATHEMATICS !!!!**= =Maryann Heywood Clarke=

==**It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to help your students have a good math experience this year. We need to all work together to make this a reality. Parents are the primary encouragement and disciplinarians for their students. I take on that role at school. Please help me ensure that your students do well in math class. You can help me by encouraging them to study, complete their home work, actively participate in class, and behave. If you have any questions about class or I can help you in any way, you can contact me during school hours or after hours on my phone (334-329-4403). Thank you for your help in making this a great semester of math magic for your child.**==

==**I am looking forward to working with you this semester. It is my goal to have everyone of you pass my class and do well on your E.O.C.T. and G.H.S.G.T. However, I can't guarantee that unless you help me. Your education is primarily your responsibility with help from your parents and teachers. We need to work together this semester to make my goal become a reality. Each of you is capable of being successful in my classroom. I will do all I can to present the material in ways that you can understand. You need to pay attention, take good notes, participate in class, ask questions, do your classwork and homework, study and come for extra help when you need it. I will be here every day after school until 4:00 and even later on Tuesday and Friday. Let's work together to make sure that you have a great experience in your math class this**==

**semester**
**Syllabus**

**GPS Algebra & GPS Accelerated Algebra-Geometry and Acc. Math II**

**Spring 2012**

**Maryann Heywood Clarke**

Notebook Paper Pencil Pen Graphing Paper Journal – Black& White Covered Composition Book
 * __Textbooks__**, Math I, Math II, Math III
 * __Materials Needed__**:
 * __Behavior Expectations__**:
 * Be Prompt**: You are expected to be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. Tardiness will result in after school detention, phone calls to parents and discipline referral as needed.
 * Be Prepared**: Bring all required materials to class every day.
 * Be Polite:** Students are expected to treat the teacher and each other with respect. This covers a multitude of discipline issues. Any student that acts in a way that interferes with the learning that should be taking place in the classroom will face disciplinary action.
 * Be Positive**: We will build each other up in this class. Negative comments will not be tolerated at any time. We will encourage each other to be the best that we can possibly be.
 * Be a Participant**: Each student is responsible for his/her own education. They must be willing to actively be part of the class, in order to maximize the learning opportunity.
 * Grading Scale:**
 * 90-100 – A**
 * 80-89 – B**
 * 70-79 – C**
 * 0-69 – F**
 * Assignment Weights:**
 * 25% Homework 10% Quizzes and Warm-up activities**
 * 25% Classwork 40% Tests and Projects**


 * Homework:** I will assign homework on Monday through Thursday. Students will only receive homework on weekends when we didn’t complete all the necessary work during the week. This will usually be caused by off task behaviors in the classroom that slow down our needed progress**. All homework is to be done in pencil. All work must be shown. No credit will be given for any assignment that consists of just answers. All assignments must have the required heading in the upper right hand corner.**

Date Block Assignment’s Description (page and problem numbers)
 * Required Heading** : Name

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 * Late Work:** One day grace periods are allowed as needed, but will not become a daily occurrence for a student. Late work will be accepted when attached to the weekly progress report with a parental signature. Late assignments will be given the lowest passing grade possible (70).
 * Make-up Work:** this work is the student’s responsibility and should be turned in according to the guidelines in the student handbooks. Being gone on school related activities does not negate a student’s responsibility to complete required work in a timely manner.
 * Progress Reports:** Students will receive progress reports on a weekly basis. They will be given out on Friday and are due back with a parental signature on Monday. I will be glad to e-mail progress reports on a weekly basis, but still expect to get a signed paper copy back on Monday. Any late work can be attached to the progress report.
 * Afterschool Help:** I will be available after school on an as needed basis. Please check with me the day before you plan to stay so that you are sure I don’t have required meeting or appointment after school.
 * Contact Information:** email. Clarke.Maryann@muscogee.k12.ga.us Planning period: 4th block --- 706-569-3638