1. Math 1 Math 1 Advanced Math 2 Mrs. Messir Somerset Academy Middle School Math Department

2. RULES

3. CONSEQUENCES

4. ROOM…. Respect your surroundings!!!

5. MATH HEADING ALWAYS IN THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER………. No Heading No Credit!!!!!! NAME DATE PERIOD CLASS ASSIGNMENT

6. 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.

7. WEBSITE  www.somersetacademy.com 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

8. Classroom Supplies for 6 th Grade

9. Classroom Supplies 7 th Grade

10. 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%

11. 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!

12. 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.

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

14. Computer Components STUDY ISLANDOnline 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.

15. EXTRA CREDIT – First Test

16. 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.

17. Let’s Have A Great Year!!!!