Savannah Adventist Christian School Classroom Syllabus

7-8 Classroom 3-4 Social Studies/5-6 Math Jerson J. Malaguit 2013-2014

Introduction
Welcome to the 7/8 classroom! This is a syllabus that will go over expectations and guidelines for our classroom to run smoothly this year. Things may change a little from what's said here as the year goes on if we find items that need to be fixed. I have three goals for this year: Religious Goal We will grow in our knowledge and relationship with Christ. We will learn more about Christ's love and the way He has guided others in the past and continues to guide us today. We will learn what we can do for ourselves and for others to truly go and teach all nations. Academic Goal You will increase your knowledge of math, social studies, literature, grammar, Bible and science. You will also learn how this knowledge can be applied in real life. Social Goal OK, I cheated. I slipped in two goals under this. 1. You will practice responsibility and ownership for your own schoolwork, as well as your own behavior and actions. 2. You will practice how to appropriately behave, act, and manage yourself in a Christian manner with your peers, classmates, schoolmates, teachers, and ultimately society at large. Essentially, you must learn and practice how to be an effective and productive Christian citizen in the 21st century!

Expectations
My number one expectation is that you give me your best. Ill give you my best and make this year fun and educational for all of us. Dont be afraid to ask questions; understanding the material is more important than covering a lot of material. There is an absolute ZERO TOLERANCE policy on plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to copying and pasting website information as well as copying someone elses homework for your own. Any discovery or reasonable suspicion of such will earn a zero for the assignment and other applicable consequences. All opinions, comments and the integrity of each individual in the classroom are to be respected and honored without any fear of personal criticism. All policies and regulations in the SACS Handbook are to be followed.

Homework Late Policy

I subtract 20% the first day Homework Results homework is late, and an additional nd 10% the 2 day after that. After that, 8 the assignment goes to zero. PLEASE 6 KEEP UP ON YOUR HOMEWORK! 4 Assignments for all classes 2 will always be on the whiteboard. Assignments are always due the next day, unless I tell 0 Happiness Peace Stress Frustration you otherwise. Late homework will earn you a negative disciplinary No Late Homework Late Homework point for your weekly total. Homework is a daily way of making sure you understand what is being taught. Only on the rarest of occasions will you head into an assignment that I haven't prepared you for.

Math Curriculum
Math is often worrisome and stressful, but with diligent practice, you can learn to conquer the math instead of letting it control you! Math should be practiced and tested regularly. There are three components to your math grade: (1) [45%]Math Homework: This is what we do in-class and whatever you bring home (2) [45%]Quizzes/Exams: You will have tests/quizzes covering only the material we've gone over. You will never get a test/quiz with material you've never seen. (3) [10%]IXL: This is an online math program that you log into at either school or home to do gradeappropriate math supplements. You are required to do at least 15 minutes a school day, or up to 75 minutes in a week.

Electronics Policy
As per the SACS Handbook, Cell Phones, iPods, video games and other electronic devices are not allowed during school hours unless there is express permission from me. If a student gets their phone/electronic device confiscated at school it will be logged in and locked up. The student can retrieve the item the following day and will be required to sign for it. Parents are allowed to retrieve the phone/electronic device for their student on the same day, but the parent must report to Mr. Malaguit in person and sign for the item.

Miscellany
Graded homework and a copy of grades/missing work will go home every Thursday. Please keep graded homework until the end of each quarter in case there are any variances on the missing work/report card. My email is jmalaguit@gccsda.com. I will try to reasonably answer emails within the same day.

Disciplinary Policies
Classroom policies and behavior is rooted in what I call The Three Basics. Every interaction we have with other peoplewhether it is positive or negativeis centered upon following these Three Basic skills. These skills are as applicable to the outside world as it is in our classroom. A breach of one of these three basics will earn you an interaction, which is recorded on our online classroom app in Edmodo. A weekly summary of your behavior is posted in the classroom, it is emailed and sent home each week, and your weekly total points dictate the type of classroom privileges you have. These classroom privileges can include but are not limited to seating arrangements, computer privileges, or areas of access and supervision. We will go over different scenarios involving the Three Basics and navigating how to interact with each other throughout the course of the year. Serious or repeat offenses are recorded and are subject to the disciplinary guidelines of the SACS Handbook, myself, and the school principal.

Rational
Conversation

Eye Contact Say "Yes" or "OK" Control Your Voice & Emotions

Following Instruction

Eye Contact Say "Yes" or "OK" Do the Task

Accepting Skills

Eye Contact Say "Yes" or "OK" Control Your Emotions