Math Syllabus

August 17, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians:

I would like to welcome you and your child to Wilmington Middle

School S.T.E.A.M. Magnet. My name is Mr. Armando Sanchez and I
am your child’s 7th grade math teacher this year. Below you will find
some important information regarding classroom policies and
expectations. I am pleased to have the opportunity to teach your
child, and I look forward to working with you on this endeavor.

Grading Policy
Grading Scale: Grading Breakdown:

100% - 90% = A Participation/Classwork/

89% - 80% = B Homework: 25 %
79% - 70% = C Quizzes (at least 1 per week) -15%
69% - 60% = D Tests: 60%
59% - Below = F

Class Guidelines
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be a Problem Solver
Make Good Decisions
Come Prepared
**If you are contacted due to the violation of any of these
guidelines, please be mindful that we have tried talking to
the student multiple times, yet they continue to violate said
guidelines.
 Work Habits:

E-Demonstrates lots of effort in the work produced.

Produces more than required with some/no errors
and is frequently checking for errors.

S-Demonstrates some effort in the work produced.

Produces more than the minimum required with
some errors. Reviews work for mistakes.

U-Demonstrates no effort in any of the work

produced. Produces the minimum amount with many
errors and does not review work.

Cooperation:

E-Works well with others most/all of the time and

respects peers. Participates in class discussions.
S-Works well with others some of the time. Off task at
times. Sometimes contributes to class discussions.
U- Does not work well with others and/or fails to
respect peers. Off task the majority of time. Does not
participate in class discussions.
Recommended Supplies

2 – 3 Single Subject Spiral Bound Notebooks or

Composition Notebooks or
1 Binder with Loose Leaf-Paper (at least 150 sheets)

2 – 3 White Board Markers and Eraser (color of your choosing)

Pencils (Regular or Mechanical) and Eraser

Ruler

Graphing Paper (4 squares per inch preferred)

**the smaller the squares, the harder it is to graph.

Calculator- Preferably one with a negative number function.

Math
The Math curriculum includes the following Common Core State
Standards: Ratios & Proportional Relationships, The Number System,
Expressions and Equations, Geometry, Statistics and Probability.
There will also be a review of Basic Skills. The title of the student’s
Math book is My Math by McGraw-Hill.
It is important that your child be provided with the proper
environment and tools at home to do his or her homework.
Calculators are required on selected problems. Students need to be
proficient with the calculator because they are used on the end of the
year State Test
(SBAC).

There will be math homework EVERY day and it must be turned

in on the day it is due (most of the time it will be the following day).
Homework can be accessed by visiting
https://roomsanchez.weebly.com from any computer, tablet, or
cellular device that has internet access. At times, a hard-copy may be
assigned from the book which will also be posted online. If internet
access is a concern, please send a note with your child informing Mr.
Sanchez.

Absences:
Each student is responsible for the day’s assignment when an
absence occurs. Please submit any assignments the day after the
return to school. Otherwise it is considered late.

To help your child succeed, it is essential that we work together

towards a successful academic year. Stress to your child that
attendance is very important, and strongly encourage your child to
study and do his/her homework each night. Our hard work and
positive attitude will make for a successful year. Please sign and
return the second portion of this letter – it is one of your child’s
homework assignments. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Armando Sanchez
 Acknowledgement and Contact Information

I have read the “Math Syllabus” letter and discussed this letter with my
child.

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Contact Information

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Contact Phone Number

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Other Contact

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