Solorsano Middle School 
Mr. Mittleman
7th grade Mathematics 
 

Course: Common Core Math 7 ACC & GL

School Year: 2023-2024

Teacher: Mr. Mittleman

Room: C.3.2

Email: scott.mittleman@gilroyunified.org

Phone: (669) 205-5000 extn. 201122

Office Hour: up to 30 minutes after school (except meetings/teacher collaboration days)

(Preferred communication: email)

 

Hello Students and Parents/Guardians:

 

I am very happy to welcome you all to another exciting school year 2023-2024! This will be my 23rd year of teaching, however my 3rd at Solorsano Middle School. Students are required to read this syllabus with parents/guardians, and bring back only the last page signed: DUE on  Monday August 21st, 2023.

 

Students will be working on the following areas:

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Applying math concepts to the daily routines

• Using math knowledge to enhance critical thinking

In this course, students get the opportunity to follow eight mathematical practices through five math units (Please refer to this link for more information:  

http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice/)

 

Class Expectations:

• Be Prepared.

• Be Honest, Respectful, and Responsible (HR2)

• Cell phones should not be used in class unless the teacher gives specific instructions.

• Stay On-Task from the very first moment of the class.  There will be Warm-up or starter activity posted and students are supposed to start right away, as well as having Homework on their desk.

• Follow instructions (that includes note taking, collaborative group work, and individual silent work)

• Bring all materials needed for the class daily (LAPTOP CHARGED) 

• No Chewing gum; No eating or drinking soda or any other drink, except water.

• HW is due at the beginning of the period. Bring your HW and be ready to turn in.

• Class starts on time. Students MUST be at their seat, otherwise marked Tardy.

• All tests/quizzes will be announced ahead of time. Prepare for the assessments. There are RETAKE for test (upon student contract), however no retakes on QUIZZES

 

Course Description: 

In Common Core math 7, we focus on five main units: 

• Ratio and Proportional relationships

• The Number System

• Expressions and Equations

• Geometry

• Probability and Statistics 

 

Textbook: 

Core Connections Course 2 – CPM (Dietiker, Kysh, Sallee, Hoey)

 

Materials:

• Math composition books/or Math Binder with paper (Only for math: for note taking, examples)

• Sharpened pencils, Erasers, Black/Blue pen (No Red), Highlighter

• Dry erase markers (for mini whiteboard) and eraser

• Graph paper

• colored pencils are preferred 

 

Grading Policy:

• Homework, Classwork, Projects, Participation: approx 30%

• Tests: approx 50%

• Quizzes: approx 20%

 

Grading Scale: 

• A: 90-100%

• B: 80-89%

• C: 70-79%

• D: 60-69%

• F: below 60%

 

Tests/Quizzes/Projects: 

There will be many important tests/quizzes/projects during this year. The dates of the assessments will be announced ahead of time. Work MUST be shown on all tests and quizzes to receive any credit. Also, there will only be Re-take of tests, not quizzes.

 

Homework: 

Assignments will be given on a daily basis and could come from text, worksheet, google classroom, or gizmo program. All assignments should be done on 8.5 x 11 white lined paper (except worksheets) and are due the following class. Late Homework will only receive partial credit and parents will be notified. Late Homework is always accepted with an excused absence. ALL assignments are to be done in PENCIL, and each is worth 5 points. Students will lose points if the assignment is not done in pencil. 

 

HOMEWORK KEY- “WP” write each problem down, “NP” no pen allowed, “Inc” Incomplete work, “SW” show all possible steps taught in class 

 

Makeup work for absent students: 

Any missing/incomplete test/quiz must be taken during lunch in my classroom. Students need to inform me ahead of time and be responsible to show up on time for makeup.

 

Please feel free to contact me via email anytime if you have any questions/concerns. scott.mittleman@gilroyunified.org

I am looking forward to having a great math year!

 

Sincerely,

Mr. Mittleman,

 

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Please detach the form below, fill it in, and send it with student and parent/guardian’s signature: DUE on Monday Aug 21st, 2023 - This will count for 5 points!

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I have read and understood the syllabus, and agree to follow it.

 

Student’s Name______________________________________ Student’s Signature__________________________

 

Parent/Guardian’s Name ________________________________________ Signature ________________________

 

Parent/Guardian’s Contact Phone: _________________________   Best time to call you _______________

 

E-mail address: _________________________________________________

 

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