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COURSE TITLE ......................8th Grade Math TERM ...........................2017-2018
TEACHER .............................Rachel Hudgins ROOM # ........................F123

Email Address rachel.hudgins@bufordcityschools.org

Teacher Web Page http://bmshudgins.weebly.com
I will be available (by scheduled appointment only) many afternoons after school at 2:45. Students and/or
Teacher Support parents must schedule help sessions ahead of time, with advance notice, by emailing me at
(Help sessions) rachel.hudgins@bufordcityschools.org.
Parent transportion (pick up) is required. Student must be picked up at the scheduled end time.

COURSE DESCRIPTION In Grade 8, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning
about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving
linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe
quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two and threedimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and
congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

GPS REQUIREMENTS UNITS/TOPICS
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The GSE (Georgia Standards of Excellence) for 8 1. Transformations, Congruence, and Similarity
grade math can be accessed online at: 2. Exponents
3. Geometric Applications of Exponents
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia- 4. Functions
Standards/Frameworks/8th-Math-Curriculum- 5. Linear Functions
Map.pdf 6. Linear Models and Tables
7. Solving Systems of Equations

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Published Materials Instructional Supplies
HOLT MCDOUGAL 1. Pencils (Mechanical Preferred) & 1 Expo marker
Georgia Mathematics 2. Notebook Paper and Graph Paper
Grade 8 (*replacement cost $70 if lost*) 3. 3-ring Binder
*Class sets of scientific calculators will be available for
**students may opt to not receive a textbook, as the student use while at school. Students may bring their
textbook is available online** own scientific calculator if they would like. The TI-36X
Pro is highly recommended.

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale
Benchmark Assessments Benchmarks (20%) A: 90 and above
Unit Tests Tests (40%) B: 80 - 89
Performance Essay/Writing Assignments Writing Assessments (15%) C: 70 - 79
Homework/Classwork/Quizzes Daily (25%) F: 69 or below

FINAL GRADE CALCULATION:

Benchmarks (20%) Tests (40%) Writing Assessments (15%) Daily (25%)
Benchmarks will be administered every Tests will be given This category is comprised of Daily grades will
9 weeks (Benchmark dates for each approximately every 2 both writing assignments and include all grades
subject are scheduled by BMS weeks. Students will be the Performance Essay taken on classwork,
Administration). Benchmark exams are notified in advance of the (assigned once each quizzes, homework,
cumulative in nature (cover all date of all tests. Tests semester). These assignments etc.
material/concepts taught year to date). cover the material on a require students to answer
Students will be given a study guide and particular unit or concept. questions in sentence and/or
they will be responsible for setting aside essay form. Most unit tests
time to study and prepare for the test as will have a writing assessment
 well as ask questions about questions that correlates to the topic(s)
they did not understand. for each particular unit.

Homework/Late Homework Policy:

Homework should be expected most every night during the week. Homework will not always be
graded, but may be randomly and/or occasionally be graded. There is NO late homework accepted in
8th grade Math. The primary purpose of homework is to help the students practice learned skills and
follow up with any questions in class with the teacher. Students will NOT be successful on any type of
in class assessment (daily grade, quiz, test, etc) if they have not been CONSISTENTLY completing
homework assignments.

Attendance Excused Absence Policy:

Students who are granted Excused Absent status for days missed will be subject to the following:
All pre-assigned work will be due on the day of a students return from an absence. For example, if a student is
absent on the day of a test/quiz and no new material has been presented, the student is expected to be prepared
to take the test/quiz on the day they return to school. If a student misses the day before a scheduled test and no
new material is presented, the student is expected to make up the test at its regularly scheduled time.
For assignments which did not have a pre-assigned due date during the time of the students absence, students
will be given five days to arrange for makeup work or follow other arrangements granted by the teacher.

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

RESPECT- (Yourself, your teachers, classmates, and school property)
Come to class prepared each day (with paper, pencil, book, and positive attitude).
Keep up with all assignments and ask for help when needed.
Write homework down in your agenda daily.
Always put forth your very best effort!

ALL POLICIES OUTLINED IN THE BCSS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT A ND THE BMS STUDENT
HANDBOOK WILL BE FOLLOWED IN THIS CLASSROOM.

The teacher reserves the right to change, modify, and/or update the syllabus throughout the year as needed.

Cheating (Please see the BMS Honor Code for more information on cheating)
Cheating will not be tolerated on any assignment. If a student is caught cheating they will immediately receive the following
consequences:
Penalized Grade:
A daily grade (including quizzes, homework, writing prompts) will receive a zero
Tests, or any other form of assessment, can be made up during administrative detention
for a grade of no higher than a 70
Parent contact
Office referral and 1 hour of administrative detention

PLEASE KEEP THIS SYLLABUS FOR YOUR OWN REFERENCE AND SIGN AND
RETURN THE ATTACHED PAGE STATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND MRS. HUDGINS 8TH GRADE MATH CLASS SYLLABUS.
WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND MRS. HUDGINS 8TH GRADE MATH CLASS SYLLABUS

Date: _______________ Hudgins Math 2017-18 Class Period: _____

Textbook Number assigned to student (*$70 replacement cost): ____________ / No textbook assigned

Student Name (print):________________________ Parent Name (print): _____________________________

Student Signature: __________________________ Parent Signature ______________________________

Parent E-mail Address __________________________