{"id":161,"date":"2019-08-01T10:08:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T14:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/?page_id=161"},"modified":"2019-08-25T10:51:43","modified_gmt":"2019-08-25T14:51:43","slug":"2018-2019-7th-grade-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/2018-2019-7th-grade-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Syllabus (7th Adv)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QfCKJeFhjzZcweDRJVDht7EnhLy36G6fp7Fba3KSgrM\/edit#\">2019-2020-Syllabus-7th-grade-Adv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Google Classroom: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Remind: To:81010<\/p>\n<p><b>Pre-Algebra: \u00a0Grade 7 Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Teacher: Mr. Wellman<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Email: <\/b><a href=\"mailto:wellmaa@dearbornschools.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wellmaa@dearbornschools.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Room: 11\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Phone number (313)827-2800 ext 24718<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Website: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/\"><b>http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Course Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0Seventh Graders in Pre-Algebra will be able to solve and create expressions and functions; one-step, two, and three-step. Students will also learn to graph and apply functions into everyday life situations. Students will also learn about geometry, parallel and transversal lines. Students will be able to solve for missing angles and learn how to apply these concepts into everyday life situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Class Expectations:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance is important for academic success.\u00a0 O.L. Smith attendance policy will be adhered to at all times.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the student\u2019s responsibility to be present in class and on time.\u00a0 Any student who is not in the room when the bell rings will be considered tardy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Cell Phones, IPOD\u2019s, MP3\u2019s, headphones and other electronic devices are allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All work must be shown on all assignments.\u00a0 Answers without supporting calculations will not be accepted.\u00a0 This applies to all tests and quizzes as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESPECT the teacher, the classroom, and other students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always have something to read<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No passes to retrieve homework<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring Ready Common Core textbook and workbook to class EVERYDAY.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Needed materials<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-ring binder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notebook for note taking. One that can be secured in binder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small set of colored pencils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry Erase Marker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlighters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Work to expect<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of the work will be in our Ready Math practice and workbook, and some google classroom assignments. Ready Math Common Core textbooks and workbooks will be used throughout the school year. Expect some degree of homework each night (no more than 30 minutes).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***KHAN ACADEMY will also be assigned as homework, about 1 hour per week. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please notify me if your student does not have internet access at home for this assignment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Late, incomplete or incorrect assignments and Exam Retakes:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a school, and my expectation that all assignments be handed in on the determined due date. Homework can be turned in immediately after class if forgotten in the lockers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homework will be checked in daily, if your student could not complete homework for that night (I know that circumstances do happen, please let me know) they have until the next day to turn it in for partial credit. Other than that late work <\/span><b>will NOT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be accepted. Obviously, circumstances do happen and can be discussed with me at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam retakes will be done as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Student must correct the problems done incorrectly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Student must also explain why they got those problems wrong<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*if these requirements are met their grade will be adjusted accordingly*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Exam corrections are only accepted within 1 week from the original testing date.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Cheating<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a student is caught cheating the test will be taken from them at that time. They will have to come in after school to restart and complete the test. They will only be able to receive a 75% at MOST.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheating will not be tolerated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Discipline Plan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><b>PBIS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Support. It is a program designed to teach respect, responsibility, and safety at our school. The PBIS Matrix is a guide to help us remember what consequences we will receive for faulty behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Assessments:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0Students will receive both formative and summative assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradebook categories:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b><i>Summative<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Unit tests and Lesson Quizzes)<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b><i>Assessments<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (S.L.O.T. Quizzes, Stations work, large assignments such as projects and group work)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b><i>Khan<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (Khan Academy requirements)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b><i> Formative<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Homework, bell work, T.O.D)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Students will not receive credit for homework and classwork until it is completed correctly<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Grading Scale:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>100% (A+)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>93-99%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(A)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>90-92%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(A-)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>87-89% (B+)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>83-86% (B)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>80-82%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(B-)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>77-79%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(C+)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73-76%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(C)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a070-72%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(C-)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>67-69%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(D+)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>63-66%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(D)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>60-62%<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(D-)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>-59% (E)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Ready Common Core Math<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be using an interactive textbook and workbook. This is a textbook that student will be able to write in and show all of their work in. These books are a requirement for class DAILY. If a book is lost, it is your responsibility to replace it. These books are used throughout the school year and are a necessity for the students.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>PARENTS AND STUDENTS: <\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will be using REMIND101 and iBlog to keep parents and students notified about daily assignments and upcoming events. Remind101 is a text messaging system that will allow me to send out a text to students and parents reminding them of homework assignments. There are no phone numbers seen through this app. I encourage parents to sign up in order to get reminders on assignments and upcoming tests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please contact me with additional questions or concerns by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Wellman&#8217;s email \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:wellmaa@dearbornschools.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wellmaa@dearbornschools.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please sign and return the bottom of this page to show you have gone over this information with your parents\/guardian. If you have questions or concerns now or during the course of the year, please email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your support. \u00a0I\u2019m looking forward to a great year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Wellman <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have received and read Mr. Wellman\u2019s syllabus for Pre-Algebra, Grade 7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">______________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent(s) Name PRINT<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">______________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent signature<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Date<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">____________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent(s)\u2019s email address and\/or cell phone number\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">______________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Name PRINT<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &amp; Hour<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Date<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">______________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student signature<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Date<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2019-2020-Syllabus-7th-grade-Adv Google Classroom: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Remind: To:81010 Pre-Algebra: \u00a0Grade 7 Syllabus Teacher: Mr. Wellman Email: wellmaa@dearbornschools.org Room: 11\u00a0 Phone number (313)827-2800 ext 24718 Website: http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/ Course Description: \u00a0Seventh Graders in Pre-Algebra will be able to solve and create expressions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1188,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-161","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","count-0","even alt","author-wellmaa","last"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1188"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1258,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/161\/revisions\/1258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/wellman1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}