Spring 2018 | jferguson4@wcpss.net | Remind101 Text: @48bef8 to 81010 | fergusonmathclass.weebly.
com
Expectations:
1. Respect your teacher,
your peers, & yourself.
2. Be prepared & on time
for class each day.
3. Study regularly…
Success depends on it!
4. Be responsible for
yourself.
5. Have a Math Mindset!
Grading
Major Assessments—55%
Unit Tests & Performance Tasks
Minor Assessments—35%
Unit Quizzes & Projects
Classwork—10%
Class Tasks & Homework
Final Grade:
1st
Quarter Grade—40%
2nd Quarter Grade—40%
EOC—20%
*Grades based on the 10pt scale.
Supplies
 TI-83/84+ Calculator
 3-Ring Binder
 Spiral notebook
 Pen & No. 2 Pencils
 Notebook Paper
Extra Help
SMART Lunch:
Tues (2nd), Thurs (3rd), & Fri
(See LRHS SMART lunch policy)
Consequences Failure to comply Important
Q3 Interims: Feb. 26
Course Information
Course Objectives: Students will build skills in critical thinking, problem solving,
leadership, and collaboration, and cooperation. Students will work collaboratively to
model mathematics in applicable situations using prior knowledge & relevant resources in
order to build a strong foundation in high school mathematics.
Having a Mathematical Mindset: Everyone has the ability to learn mathematics.
Everyone makes mistakes, but it’s how you handle these mistakes that helps you learn.
Mistakes are learning opportunities. In this classroom we encourage one another toward
our common goal—learning! Have a math mindset in all you do and you will succeed.
NEW Curriculum (MVP): WCPSS has adopted new Math 1 curriculum designed to
challenge students to think critically about the mathematics they are doing, rather than
simply recalling the basics. This approach is very different from what students are
accustomed to, but will provide them with hands-on, discussion based instruction. More
information can be found on this Math 1 support site: bit.ly/math1support
Absentee/Make-Up Policy: All assignments are available online via the Math 1
support site and/or Mr. Ferguson’s site (address above). Any student missing assignments
will be asked to stay for their assigned SMART lunch time to complete the work.
End-Of-Course Test: This class has a State-Mandated EOC as the final assessment,
which will contain material from Math IA & IB. This test will count 20% of students’ final
grade in the course.
Remind101: I will use Remind101 to send out messages periodically to remind students
and parents about upcoming assessments, due dates, and posted grades. To receive
messages via text, text @48bef8 to 81010. You can opt-out of messages at any time by
replying, 'unsubscribe @48bef8'. Or to receive messages via email, send an email
to48bef8@mail.remind.com. To unsubscribe, reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.
WCPSS Email Log-In: It is students’ responsibility to know their WCPSS email log-in,
see Mr. Ferguson immediately if you do not know your email. This is typically First Initial
Middle Initial Last Name @ students.wcpss.net with your student account number (lunch
number) as the default password. Mr. Ferguson can reset your password if needed. This
serves as your login to school computers as well as county-paid for software/applications
we utilize in class.
Academic Integrity: Cheating (the giving or receiving of any unauthorized assistance on
academic work per WCPSS Board policy) will not be tolerated. Use of any cell phone or electronic
device during a quiz or test will be considered cheating. Cheating is subject to penalties outlined in
the LRHS policy and will be referred to administration. Cheating on a test or quiz will result in the
requirement of an alternate assignment and will allow a student to earn no more than a 59 on the
assessment.
LRHS Handbook: Students are also expected to adhere to the policies and procedures in the
school handbook, located at bit.ly/lrhshandbook.
Dates and/or procedures weekly will result in:
with the listed expectations
| Q3 Report Cards: April 13 | Q4 Interims: May 7 | Q4 Report Cards: June 8