Math III Syllabus 2017-2018

Ms. Peralta Room 408

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

PURPOSE:
Welcome to Math III, I am looking forward to an exciting, rewarding, and productive year
during which you will achieve success in mastering the standards of your course. 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, prior topics in Math I and Math II will reappear. I expect fluency from Math I and
Math II material. 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. 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 Trig/Stats, AP Stats, Transition to
College Level Math.

Topics covered in Math 3:

Functions & Their Inverses Modeling with Geometry
Logarithmic Functions Trigonometric Functions
Polynomial Functions Modeling with Functions
Rational Expressions & Functions Statistics

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, 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
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.
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.
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 3. Writing is essential in this course, and students should be prepared to write and EXPLAIN
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 EVERY NIGHT IN THE WEEK, including weekends! Homework is an
important part of learning. Students are expected to write homework assignments in their
notebook/paper and also reference their homework list. Parents be sure to check and ask your student if
they have completed their assignments. It is the students 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 for problems on the chapter test, final exams, and
quizzes.
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 have returned.

TUTORING:
Tutoring will be available upon request & availability after school on Tuesdays from 3:00pm to
4:00 pm in Room 514, unless I have a scheduled meeting. There may be some other days I will be
available, please just ask during the day if you will need to stay after school.

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. Also, please respect the classroom that you are in.

ACADEMIC GRADES:
Your grade will be based upon: Grading scale by percentage of what students earn:
Tests-70% 90 < Score < 100 = A
(Retakes will be available for tests) 80 < Score < 89.9 = B
Quizzes-30 % 70 < Score < 79.9 = C
(HW will be checked to support your learning) 60 < Score < 69.9 = D
0 _ Score < 59.9 = F
Grading Policy:
Credit is determined by the amount of shown work to a problem, and not 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

Math III Binders/Notes- if students lose any pages or are in need of copies they may print online
at the following site or search Math Visions Project OR You may use your Chromebook!
http://www.mathematicsvisionproject.org/secondary-mathematics-iii.html

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

Technology Expectations:
This is the first school year where students will be 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, ClassDojo, 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

Never give up
Stay focused
Honor yourself and others
Stay positive

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