Class+Syllabus

=Mrs. Salinas' 5th Grade Math Class!=

Course Syllabus!
Welcome back to school! I am very excited to be your 5th grade Math teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. My Name is Mrs. Salinas, and I am originally from Maine. I grew up about 4 hours north of here in Bangor. I went to school there and then went to college at The University of Maine, where I earned my degree in elementary education. I then moved to Boston in 2010, and started school at Simmons College where I earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching, for middle school math. I then worked for a year at a Sylvan Learning Center. This past summer I got married and then I got this job as your 5th grade math teacher!

**Classroom Expectations**:

The definition of expectations is: A belief that something that has happened will happen in the future. In this classroom I will have expectations of you, and in return you can have expectations of me. If you do what you are expected to do, then I will do the same. If you (as a class) decide not to do what is expected of you, then I will not either. Your expectations are:


 * Come to class with the materials needed for class every day
 * Take a seat and begin your “Do Now”
 * Have your homework out and ready
 * In group work, to always be contributing and working
 * To be respectful of each other and the classroom

What you can expect from me:
 * Your tests will be returned to you in 1 week or less
 * If you need help, I will make time to help you before or after school
 * If you have any issues, I will make sure to listen and help resolve them

**Math Notebook** Your notebook should be a 1' to 1.5' binder with dividers in it and a spiral bound notebook for note taking. The tabs should be labeled: The Notebook will be collected and graded at the end of each unit/term. A warning will be given one week before it is collected.
 * Class handouts
 * Homework
 * Projects
 * Quizzes and Test
 * Extras

**Homework** Homework will be assigned every day, and most Fridays. Homework is an integral part of your learning and retaining the information. Not all homework will be book work, but all homework is expected to be kept in your notebook or in the spiral notebook. This needs to be handed in with your notebook. Homework should **only** be done in **pencil**, not any pen. Mistakes are a part of life, but if you are using pen you cant correct them as well as you can with pencil.

**Supplies** This class will require you to have tools for different units and some supplies for the whole year. This list is just for supplies that are needed right now. When more things arise, I will let you know with plenty of time to get them. Please let me know if there is going to be any issue getting these items for this school year. Please try to have these by **September 4****th****!**

Optional!
 * 1 to 1.5 inch 3 ring binder
 * 1 spiral bound note book, wide or college ruled
 * pencils with good erasers (NO ERASABLE PEN!!)
 * 5 dividers for the notebook, labeled from above.
 * Ruler
 * Calculator, 4 function or scientific. If you don't know what this is, ask Mrs. Salinas!
 * Graph paper, I will also give a link to where you can print out your own graph paper for free.
 * Colored pen, only for correcting.

**Classroom Rules/Discipline**

Classroom rules are as follows: These rules along with the general school rules must be followed at all times. If this does not happen then strikes will be given out and consequences will happen.
 * Be on time to class
 * Make sure to have all your materials
 * Always raise your hand to speak
 * Always try your best on homework
 * Always work together during group work
 * Be respectful to your classmates, your teacher and your room.

Strike 1: Name on the board Strike 2: Check after name, must write an apology note Strike 3: Two checks after name, Stay after school and Parents are called Strike 4: Three Checks after name, to the office.