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Email: latyciam.milton@cms.k12.nc.us
Vance HS phone: 980-343-5284
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:
Before we dive into the rules, goals, and procedures for this classroom, I need you to know that I
am committed to helping you succeed in this class. If you ever have any questions or concerns,
please see me before or after class to set-up a time to meet. Do not hesitate to email me, if that
works best for you. Be proactive about your education, and I will too.
Course Description:
Math II establishes the groundwork for the study of higher level math classes. An extension of
topics from Math I studied are linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, exponents,
lines, systems of equations, and graphing techniques. The relations and properties are dealt with
in the domain of real numbers, which includes rational and irrational numbers. Math II also
introduces the study of points, segments, triangles, polygons, circles, solid figures, and their
associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the description and
use of inductive, deductive, and intuitive reasoning skills. Powers of abstract reasoning, spatial
visualization and logical reasoning patterns are improved through this course. Points, segments,
triangles, polygons, circles, and solid figures are the structures studied. The focus is on
comparisons between these figures concerning surface areas, volumes, congruency, similarity,
transformations, and coordinate Geometry. Basic objectives are to help the student (1)
understand the structure of Math II, (2) acquire facility in applying algebraic concepts to problem
solving, and (3) prepare for Math III. Math I skills are used throughout the course.
Required Supplies:
I will supply you with: A textbook ( YOUR BOOK IS ONLINE AND I WILL BE SENDING
HOME A PAPER TO DESCRIBE THIS WITH IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF CLASS! )
1. #2 pencil(s), highlighter, and paper
2. 3-ring binder or at minimum
3. 10 dividers
4. A graphing calculator are provided
5. AAA batteries (for calculators)
Tutoring: Tutoring will be available in my room on Mondays from 2:30-3:30 pm, or by
appointment.
Missed Assignments/Make-Up Work: You have 5 days to make up and turn in missed work
due to an absence. If you dont make it up, the grade will result as a ZERO!! This is the #1
reason why students fail besides poor test grades. Dont let it happen to you!!
**Late work will not be eligible for full credit. **
Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory! If you have more than 10 absences you
will fail unless you make them up in the after school recovery program. Any absences over 10
must be made up! Check with me if you want to know your absences. Students missing 11 days
in a class per year will receive a grade of F for the course.
Teachers are responsible for taking daily attendance and to maintain an accurate attendance
record for each student. Absences are to be coded daily.
When it is necessary for a student to make up written work missed, the student must assume the
responsibility for contacting the individual teachers immediately about making up the work

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missed. Arrangements must be made no later than five school days after the student returns to
school.
Classroom Expectations:
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Follow all rules in student handbook

Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings, and do not get out of your seat without permission.
At all times, behave in a respectful manner and in return I will show you respect.
Students work to be turned in MUST be in pencil or points will be deducted.
Honesty (you will receive a zero for cheating/copying homework, quizzes, or tests)
ALL CMS and VANCE HS RULES APPLY!

Consequences of acceptable behavior:

positive feedbackboth written and verbal, letters of praise home to parents.
Consequences of unacceptable behavior:
Warning, Removal from Group/Activity, Change in Seat, Parental Contact, Referral to
Administrator, Counselor, or Social Worker. ***SEVERE INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN
IMMEDIATE REFERRAL***
Grade Breakdown:
Formal
Informal

Formal
assessments,
Projects, etc
Homework,
classwork,

informal
assessments, etc.
70%
30%

CMS Grade Scale:

90 100% A
60 69% D
80 89% B
0 59% F
70 79% C

Retest Policy:
In order to retest the student MUST complete at least one of the interventions below (at
teacher's discretion more than one intervention can be utilized):
Teacher made review activities
Test corrections with explanations
Tutoring
***Students have two weeks of original test date to retest***
Grade Reporting Updates:
Progress reports for II will be sent home via students on the
following dates required by CMS: Sept. 25th and Dec. 4th. Report Cards for Math II will be sent
home via students on the following dates required by CMS: Nov. 5th and Feb. 3rd. Feel free to
schedule a parent/teacher conference with your childs school counselor if you have further
questions regarding the PowerSchool website or other concerns.
Vance High School Honor Code:
Violating the rules of honesty by using unauthorized assistance, aids, or other material,
such as but not limited to plagiarism, copying another students test or assignment, text
messaging, using formulas in calculators, cheat sheets, cell phones, iPods, etc., in the
carrying out of an academic assignment. Students are expected to follow the rules set by
the individual course instructor as presented in a course syllabus, verbal directions, or
posted rules (CMS Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook).
Plagiarism:

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Plagiarism is the use of another persons work (this could be his or her words, products or
ideas) for personal advantage, without proper acknowledgement of the original work, and
with the intention of passing it off as ones own work. Plagiarism may occur deliberately
(with the intention to deceive) or accidentally (due to poor referencing). It encompasses
copying material from a book, copying and pasting information from the World Wide Web,
receiving help from unauthorized sources on coursework [. . .]
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism)
Forgery:
The intent to mislead others by falsifying a signature in an academic matter (CMS
Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook).
Staff member (major violation)
Parental (minor violation)
Honor Pledge:
As a member of the Vance community, I commit myself to act honestly, responsibly, and above all, with
honor and integrity in all areas of student life. I am accountable for all that I say and write. I am
responsible for the academic integrity of my work. I pledge that I will not misrepresent my work nor give
or receive unauthorized aid per my instructors classification. I am respectful of school property and the
property of others (albeit written, verbal, photographic, etc.). I will not tolerate a lack of respect for these
values.

STAY UPDATED!!!!
Ms. milton will send out reminders about homework, quizzes, tests, etc. Please sign up to receive
these reminders so you can stay up to date. Both parents and students should sign up for
the reminders. Signing up will not give Ms. milton access to your personal number/information.

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Return this page to Ms. milton by Friday, August 28, 2015. Remember, your 1st homework
assignment is to get this form signed and your 2nd homework assignment is to have your
parent/guardian email me at the address at the top of this syllabus!
I have read and understand what is expected of me (the student).
I understand what is
expected of my son/daughter.
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Parents Help your child by emailing me using the

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address at the top of this syllabus!!
I will provide you with updates on your child !!

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I understand the Vance Honor Code, and I will not cheat on any assignment.
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