De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts (DATA)

2018-19

Course Syllabus – Common Core SAI Math 7

Mission
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts (DATA) is a high achieving and
innovation magnet school where students, community, and staff collaboration in
authentic learning experiences. Together, we support an inclusive environment
focused on relationships in order to develop skills for s global society.

Course Title: Common Core SAI Math 7

Teacher’s Name: Teri Mathews

Class Website: http://terimathews.weebly.com

Textbooks: California Math Course 2

Major Emphasis of the Course: The goals and objective of this course align with the Common Core California
State Content Standards for Math 7 . These content standards can be accessed at www.cde.ca.gov/be/st.
math 6 standards are a part of every course curriculum. In addition to course work and tests, benchmark
assignments will be used to assess student attainment of the standards.

Course Expectations: All DATA teachers expect students to conform to the VUSD Attendance Policy, Standards
of Student Behavior and Conduct, Dress Code, and Academic Honesty Policy. These policies can be found on
the VUSD website at www.venturausd.org and in the Parent-Student Handbook.

In addition, this course has the following expectations:

Course of Study and
Targeted Standards
Grading Policy
Math 7
The Common Core Standards for Math 7 focuses on the understanding of
proportional relationships; operations with rational numbers and solving
expressions and linear equations; solving problems using scale drawings, geometric
constructions, volume, and surface area; and drawing inferences about population.
Quarter 1 Ratios and Proportional Relationships / The Number System
Ratios and Proportional Reasoning; Percents; Integers Introduced
Quarter 2 The Number System / Expressions and Equations
Intergers continued; ; Rational Numbers; Expressions; Equations and Inequalities.
Quarter 3 Equations and Inequalities / Geometry
Equations and Inequalities; Geometric Figures; Measure Figures.
Quarter 4 Measure Figures / Statistics and Probability
Measure Figures; Probability; Statistics.
Math 7 grading with be assessed on the completion of class work, which includes
taking notes in their Concept Books and following along with the examples from the
textbook or extra examples given by the teacher. The Math 7 grade is also asses by
weekly quizzes that reflect the students’ learning for that week. The Common Core
SAI Math 7 class will participate in taking the Ventura Unified Schol District’s Bench-
 Mark tests, given Quarterly. The Bench-Mark test will be taken into consideration,
but may not be included in the students’ grade.

Grading Scale Math 7

A+ truly outstanding 100-98

A 92 -97
A- 90- 91
B+ 88-89
B 82-87
B- 80 – 81
C+ 78 – 79
C 72 – 77
C- 70 -71
D+ 68 – 69
D 62- 67
D- 60 – 61
F – failure 59-0
Access to Grades Please visit Q Parent Connect at
http://www.venturausd.org/parents/vusdParents.aspx to access grades.
If you need access to Q Parent Connect, please visit DATA’s front office to obtain
password.

Absences Math 7
Regular attendance contributes to the development of work habits and skills which
lead to student mastery of content. When a student is absent, he/she misses
valuable class discussion, instruction, and learning. Students will have one day for
every excused absence to complete and turn-in work, or take missed tests. It is the
STUDENT’s responsibility to ensure that this happens.
Homework Policy Math 7
There is no regular scheduled homework in these classes. According to recent
studies, students do not do any better in their subjects doing homework as to not
doing homework. If a student does not complete their class work, that work may be
sent home to complete as homework.

Classroom Norms Math 7

Be punctual. Be prepared. Be polite. Be responsible for your own learning.
Behave in a safe, healthy way. Respect the rights and needs of others. Treat all
property with respect. We will follow the school-wide CHAMPS Program.
Netbook Norms  Bring the laptop to school fully charged and ready to go.
 Keep the laptop and case clean both inside and outside.
 Immediately report all malfunctions, damage, or if laptop is missing to the office.
 Use the laptop for school-related purposes only.
 Netbook must be kept in the approved/issued carrying case with name tag.
Support Schedule Math 7
I am available by appointment before school, lunch, and after school. I am on
campus no later than 7:30 A.M. every day. I am on campus after school most days
until 4:00 P.M. If I have a doctor’s appointment, I leave at 3:30 P.M. sharp.
Communication with Math 7
Parents I communicate with parents through Parent Connection, email, phone, and parent-
teacher conferences. The quickest way to contact me is through email at
teri.mathews@venturausd.org . My phone number is 641-5165 Ext. 2047. I will
make my best effort to contact you within 24 hours of receiving a message from
you.

You may also visit our website for school updates at http://dataschool.org/.

With all of us working together, I anticipate a successful and enjoyable year!