Team 8A Math Syllabus Astumbo Middle School SY 2018 - 2019

8th Grade Mathematics

Jon J. P. Fernandez Rita-Lynn Flores
Superintendent of “The only way to learn mathematics Acting Principal
Education is to do mathematics.” – Paul Halmos

Instructor Course Description

Mr. Dennis Favo
Classroom
F113
Email Address
ddfavo@gdoe.net
(Best way to contact me! )
School Phone
300-2707
GDOE Vision
Every Student:
Responsible, Respectful, and
Ready for Life.
GDOE Mission
Our educational community
prepares all students for life,
promotes excellence, and
provides support.
AMS Mission
Astumbo Middle School will
foster a safe and supportive
learning environment that
promotes academic success,
positive social development,
and technological competence
to prepare our students to
become lifelong learners and
contributing citizens of the
community.
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Welcome to 8 grade math! This course will utilize
students’ prior knowledge and expand their understanding
of mathematics and the world around us. In particular,
students will be concentrating on several critical areas of
the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for 8th Grade
Mathematics, including: number system, expressions and
equations, functions, and geometry. Students can expect
daily in-class assignments, weekly homework, quarterly
projects, and monthly assessments.
Course Objectives
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS), a “national
educational standard initiative that aims to better prepare
our students for higher education and, ultimately, to
complete fiercely in the global arena,” are now aligned to
our curriculum with emphasis on reading and writing
skills. These along with our GDOE Standards will guide
our focus this school year. You may visit and view these
standards at http://www.corestandards.org.
Quarter Objectives
1 ST  Know that there are numbers that are not rational,
and approximate them by rational numbers.
 Work with radicals and integer exponents.
 Use square and cube root symbols.
2 ND  Use and perform operations with numbers
expressed in scientific notation.
 Analyze and solve linear equations.
3 RD  Understand the connections between proportional
relationships, lines, and linear equations.
 Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
4 TH  Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear
equations.
 Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Required Materials
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)  2 Notebooks
 Achievers of academic success  3 Prong Folder
 Model citizens of the community  #2 Pencils and Eraser(s)
 Skilled users of technology to connect  Filler Paper
with the global community  Basic Calculator
Note: Other necessary materials will be assigned when
the need arises (e.g., graphing paper).
Academic Evaluation
A 4-point Proficiency Scale will be used to measure each student’s progress towards class
standards and objectives. This will allow us to more accurately measure growth and address
the needs of each student as it pertains to our content expectations.

Score Percent Learning Goal

4.0 100 In addition to 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that
go beyond what was taught.
3.0 90 The learner exhibits no major error or omissions regarding
any of the information and processes (simple or complex)
that were explicit taught.
2.0 70 There are no majors or omissions regarding the simpler
details and processes; however, the student exhibits major
errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and
processes.
1.0 60 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler
details and processes and some of the more complex ideas
and processes.
Note: Should a student either be in danger of receiving a failing grade (F – below 60%) or an Unsatisfactory
Citizenship Grade, the following interventions can and will occur:
 Make-up or retake of tests/quizzes
 Peer tutoring during class periods
 Lunch time or before school tutoring with Mr. Favo
 Parent contact and/or conference
 Academic/behavior monitoring
 Task checklist

Textbook/Teaching Resources
Teaching resources include, but are not limited to:
 McDougal Littell Middle School Course 3
 Common Core State Standards
 Online Resources
Note: Textbooks will be shared and used within the classroom with exceptions made at the teacher’s
discretion. If a textbook is lost or damaged, a Lost/Damaged Textbook Notice will be issued and payments for
the textbook must be submitted to the Main Office. Parents will be financially responsible for lost/damaged
textbooks.
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Classroom Rules: STRIVE Consequences**

Stay focused 1. Verbal Warning
Take responsibility 2. Detention and/or Parent Contact
Respect everyone 3. Counselor Referral and/or Parent
Inspire others Conference
Value education 4. Office Discipline Referral
Expect success **Please be aware that this listing of consequences is only
a general guide and consequences may depend on the
Citizenship Rubric severity of the offense. Major offenses such as fighting or
E (Excellent) Student is respectful, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result
responsible, and safe. in an immediate office referral and call to the student's
Student is prepared for parent(s).
class and participates in
class activities.
S (Satisfactory) Student is respectful, Test and Quiz Policy
responsible, and safe. A summative assessment (formal teacher written
Student is usually exam) will be announced and given at the end of
prepared for class and every unit. Formative assessments (e.g.,
participates in most class worksheets, workbook/textbook problems, exit
activities.
U Student needs to work on
tickets, etc.) will be given at the end of each
(Unsatisfactory) being respectful, presentation to ensure that students are on track
responsible, and safe. with their learning.
Student is not prepared
for class or participating
in class activities.

Attendance and Tardiness

Please be aware that academic success can only be obtained if students play an active role in
their education and attend their classes on a daily basis. However, if an absence cannot be
avoided, it is up to the student to provide appropriate documentation upon return.
Parent/Guardian will be notified in the event of an absence.
 Student must submit an excuse note from Parent/Guardian for day(s) absence.
 Student must submit a doctor’s note if absent for three (3) or more consecutive days.
 12 or more consecutive days will result in referral to the Truancy Officer.
 Tardiness is also detrimental towards success. Moreover, a student who accumulates 3
unexcused tardies warrants a referral for discipline. Parent/Guardian will be notified if
student is consistent with tardiness. Please make it a point to come to class promptly.

For more information see Board Policy 330/411 at:

https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/guam-education-board/GEB-Policies
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Late/Make-Up Work Policy
 Students are encouraged to work on and
submit all assignments by the due date.
 If students are absent and provide the
appropriate documentation for their
absence (e.g., doctor’s note), they have two
(2) days upon return for each day missed to
turn in all make-up assignments they have
missed while they were absent. It is the
responsibility of the students to request for
any assignments missed upon their return.
 If students miss a quiz or test, they have
two (2) days upon returning to make them
up. It is the students’ responsibility to take
note of test and exam days.
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Mr. Dennis Favo,
Mathematics Teacher
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Student Name
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Parent/Guardian Contact Information
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Parent/Guardian Name (Print)
SY 2018 - 2019
Media Release
We may take pictures and/or videos of
presentations and activities throughout the
year to be used in an instructional
capacity for students to review. Only
students who have a valid Media Release
form on file will be allowed.
*NOTE: THE TEACHER RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO MAKE ANY CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS
TO THE SYLLABUS AT HIS DISCRETION.
PARENTS/STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED
OF ANY CHANGES THAT ARE MADE*
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Acknowledged by Mr. Dennis Malilay,
AMS Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs
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Date
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Parent/Guardian E-mail Address
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Parent/Guardian Name (Signature)