Mr.

Morris Algebraic Reasoning Class

Email: jmorri14@neisd.net

Room #: B319

Welcome back! I am really looking forward to working with you this year! I know the year will go
smoothly if we understand each other. Therefore, I am giving you a list of our class expectations and
procedures.

Grades:
Nine week averages are derived from the following:
Tests 40%
Quizzes 30%
Homework/Classwork 15%
Projects 15%
The semester final will count as 20% of the semester average.

Extra Help:
Extra help will be available in our Math Tutoring Center (A317) every morning, except Wednesdays,
from 8:20 8:50 AM and every afternoon, except Fridays, from 4:20 4:50 PM. I am usually available in
the tutoring center each morning. Please make sure to plan ahead and not wait till the last minute if you
need extra help. If you have not mastered math skills from previous courses, you should seek help.
Parents, please encourage your son/daughter to come in for help when needed.

Homework:
Homework can be assigned on odd dates. It is the student's responsibility to be sure the assignment is
understood prior to leaving class. As with any skill, practice is imperative for improvement. Students will
be responsible for keeping up with homework and parents will be contacted if the student is not keeping
up with their work. Students will have an opportunity to ask daily questions and check their homework
the following day. Students will be expected to write problems, SHOW ALL WORK, and have circled
answers. You must show your work to get credit!!

Late Work:
An assignment will be considered late if it is not turned in when I call for it. Late homework will be
accepted until the assessment for a penalty of 20% which will be deducted from the final score.
Each student is expected to keep all papers in their notebook until nine week averages are given. Your
notebook will be your written record of what you have done in this course and will be the main way to
study for tests and quizzes, so take good care of it.

Make Up Work:
When you are absent, you are responsible for all work missed. Work can be picked up once you return
to class. Feel free to also see me before or after school for an explanation of what was missed. If you miss
a quiz or a test, you will need to make it up outside of class time within 5 days. You have one day for each
day absent to complete the work missed unless given special permission by me.

Quizzes:
Quizzes are scheduled on a regular basis and check your understanding of recently covered concepts.
They are generally shorter in length than a test and only cover one to two sections at a time. Please use
these quizzes as a resource in better preparing for upcoming tests.

Tests:
Tests will be given at the completion of each unit and to assess student comprehension. There will be at
least two every grading cycle. Retakes will be available for tests below 70 for up to a maximum of 70
within the announced window or as otherwise required by district guidelines.

Projects:
Projects will be completed intermittently throughout the school year and often be technology based.
They will be an alternative method for students to demonstrate mastery of the content taught or to
investigate mathematical concepts that deepen their understanding.

Conference:
I am always willing to talk to you concerning your child's progress. Please e-mail me at
jmorri14@neisd.net if you have any questions.

Helpful Tips:

Ask for help when you need it. I am here to help you succeed!
It is required for you to keep an organized notebook throughout the year.
Follow directions the first time they are given and participate appropriately in class activities.
MacArthurs Honesty Policy will be followed. Any student caught cheating on an assignment or
test will receive a zero, a phone call home, and an N or U in conduct. They will also receive an
Academic Honesty Referral.
Respect and follow all directions for any substitute that you might have.

Final Thought:
You will increase your chances for success in this class by using available class time to complete the day's
lesson. I expect for you to develop your ability to contribute and benefit from working together with a
team/partner on many occasions. You must be willing to ask and answer questions in class. You will need
to work on some problems/concepts for more than a minute or two and sometimes even more than a
class period! In addition, this course will often ask you to explain your thinking-- orally and in writing. In
short, YOU must take responsibility for doing your work. You need to do all your assignments regularly. If
you do all of this, you will benefit and be more successful in this class. I'm looking forward to working
with you, and let's have a great year!

Mr. Morris Algebraic Reasoning Class

Email: jmorri14@neisd.net

Room #: B319

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I have read the classroom expectations and procedures. I understand that I earn my
grade. If I need extra help, I know I can ask Mr. Morris and attend tutoring before or
after school. I must show my work on all assignments to get full credit.
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1. Is there anything you would like for me to know about your student?
2. Do you have any specific expectations for your child in math class this year?
If so, please let me know in the space below or email me!