Transition to College Level Math Course Syllabus 2018-2019

Ms. Peralta Room 813

831-796-7500 EXT 2734
jemmalyn.peralta@salinasuhsd.org
jjuper.weebly.com

PURPOSE:
Welcome to this new course called Transition to College Level Math. This course is the second
year of implementation class connected with California State University of Monterey Bay. Prior to this
course it is expected that you completed Math 3 with a D or better and earned a 3 or better on your
junior year SBAC score. I am looking forward to an exciting, rewarding, and productive year during
which you will achieve success in mastering topics you previously learned in Math 1, 2, and 3; as well
as a new experience to different math topics.

Mathematics is not an easy course. You may understand some aspects of the course, and you
may be lost in translation at some points in the course. Some of your peers will move quicker than you,
and some may not, but you are responsible to take on the challenge and succeed ​for yourself​. It is my job
to provide a formative and fair course and to support YOU in succeeding in mathematics. At the end of
each semester, you are also expected to plan, host, present, and participate in a Math Family/Festival
Day where you will display your new knowledge from this course. Perseverance & Commitment is
necessary for this class, and ​asking questions is essential​. Please come to class prepared every day and
ready to learn. At the end of this course, it is expected that you will be ready for a college-math course
(without remedial courses and/or exempt from an entry math exam) and a positive outlook in your
understanding of math.

Topics covered in Transition to College Level Math:

Section A: Data in the Section B: Decision Section C: Section D: Geometry in

Real World Making in the Real Computing the Real World
● Modeling World ● Counting ● 3-D
Change with ● Financial & Methods Representations
Functions Business ● Graph ● Symmetries &
● Interpreting Decision Theory Tessellations
Categorical Making ● Informatics
Data ● Voting &
● Statistical Apportionment
Inference

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS OF THIS CLASS:

● Students are expected to follow the behavior manual signed in the beginning of the school year.
● Arrive to class on time, sitting in assigned desk by the ​final​ bell
● Be prepared with materials, classwork/homework, and cooperative attitude
● Student is responsible, respectful, and cooperative within the class and in groups
● Students remain in their seats until teacher releases class
● Everyone must be respectful to one another, the classroom, and guests

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 ● Electronics will be taken away during class time and returned at the end of the period/day
if a student cannot be responsible enough to put it away during class or misuse

Flow chart of consequences for violating these rules​:

1. warning and annotation in discipline file 6. teacher/parent conference
2. lower citizenship grade for quarter 7. suspension from class
3. teacher/student conference 8. referral to afterschool detention
4. notification of parent 9. office referral
5. lunch detention

NOTEBOOK:
1. Every day you will take notes in class from the tasks you will encounter.
2. Every day you take notes you must have a clear title and date of the lesson, include examples,
questions on the side and class work (class assignments & warm-ups) in your notebooks (Cornell
Notes).
3. Writing is essential in this course, and students should be prepared to write, explain, and
justify their work. (Yes, even in MATH!)
4. A composition book or graph composition notebook is ideal, and should not be shared with
any other class.
5. Students are given a physical math workbook-but it will not have enough space to take notes in.

HOMEWORK​:
Expect homework occasionally, including weekends! Homework is an important part of
learning. The purpose of homework is to help you practice and inform me what we as a class may need
to review on. Some homework may be related to research on topics and connections to the classwork we
will do. Parents be sure to check and ask your student if they have completed their assignments.
It is the student’s responsibility to find out about and make up class work and homework during
an absence. Students should make arrangements with another student in this class to be able to call
him/her to find out about missed class work and assignments that you missed when absent. Students
should be sure to have at least two students to contact in case one of them is absent also. Homework is
meant to be practice and preparation for tasks, milestone task at the end of each unit, and assessments.
It is ​your responsibility​ to find out what you have missed and ask for any papers that may have
been handed out ​the day you return​.

TUTORING:
Tutoring will be available upon request & availability after school on Tuesday’s from 3:00pm to
4:00 pm, unless I have a scheduled meeting. There may be some other days I will be available, please
ask during the day if you will need to stay after school or lunch.

EXPECTATIONS CONCERNING SUBSTITUTES:

In the event that I am unable to be in the classroom, I expect you will treat the person in charge
with the same respect and courtesy given to me. (I am absent more often than other teachers due to other
positions I do.)

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ACADEMIC GRADES:
Your grade will be based upon: Grading scale by percentage of what students earn:
Assessments: 70% 90 < Score < 100 = A
Projects/Math Festival: 10% 80 < Score < 89.9 = B
Classwork: 20% 70 < Score < 79.9 = C
60 < Score < 69.9 = D
(Raw Score Grading) 0 _ Score < 59.9 = F
Grading Policy​:
● Credit is determined by the amount of shown work, explanations, and ​GROWTH​ -​not just the
answer only​.
● Grades are given at the end of each quarter, and 2 semester grades which includes a cumulative
final each semester that will be weighted with total score.

MATERIALS:
● Students must bring the following materials to class ​everyday​:
Notebook Pencils/Pen Textbook/Chromebook ​Scientific Calculator

CITIZENSHIP GRADE:
Citizenship grades are issued each quarter. An Outstanding (O) citizenship grade is earned if ​all​ of the
following criteria are met:
1. All assignments turned in
2. No unexcused absences or tardies
3. Evidence of preparation during class activities
4. Evidence of active participation and on-task behavior
5. Excellent textbook care
6. Textbook, notebook, pen, and pencil always brought to class
An Unsatisfactory (U) citizenship grade is earned if any ​one​ of the following occurs:
1. Academic dishonesty (cheating) will result in a zero and an unsatisfactory citizenship grade.
2. Tardiness will result in detention and, after five tardies or absences per quarter, in an
unsatisfactory citizenship grade.
3. Destruction/abuse of property will result in a fine and an unsatisfactory citizenship grade.
4. Excessive neglect of responsibilities will result in an unsatisfactory citizenship grade.
A Satisfactory (S) grade will be earned if the criteria for “Outstanding citizenship” are not met and if
none of the violations listed under “Unsatisfactory citizenship” occur.

SCHOOL POLICIES:
■ Tardiness is defined as: ​Students will be inside the classroom by the time the tardy bell rings.
■ All students must follow the dress code policy in their student handbook, which was signed during registration.
■ Hats will be confiscated from any student who wears or carries a hat at any time during school hours (including
passing periods and lunch).
■ The Receptionist will be the keeper of confiscated hats.
■ First violation – Hat to be returned to student after school
■ Second violation (and more) – Parent and student must meet with the appropriate administrator to
receive hat back.
■ The official school and district policy is that electronic devices such as cell phones and MP3 players ​are allowed at
school​ ​but that they are to be ​turned off and out of sight during instructional periods unless stated otherwise.

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 ■ NSHS is a CLOSED CAMPUS. Violation will lead to documentation, parent contact, and within 3​rd​ violation
suspension.

Technology Expectations:
Students are assigned a Chromebook. In this course we will be implementing the use of Google
Classroom, as well as other apps that parents & students may access. For instance, Remind & Weebly
Website, etc. The Chromebook is a tool used in the classroom and will be monitored in the classroom.
Students must treat it like their own textbook, have it fully charged before coming to school, and use it
for school purposes during class. Consequences will occur if students misuse their Chromebook.

TEACHER CONTACT:
The best way to contact me is through email: ​jemmalyn.peralta@salinasuhsd.org​. You may also call my
classroom in the morning, lunch, or afterschool.

The Viking Creed

N​ever give up
S​tay focused
H​onor yourself and others
S​tay positive

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