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 | Name: Sylvia Mahlstede Email: Sylvia.Mahlstede@wuhsd.k12.ca.us Phone: (562) 698-8121 x 4120 Room: BB9 Courses Taught: Algebra 1, Business Math, Guided Study About Me: Bachelor of Science Degree-Business Administration, Teaching Credential-Foundational Math, Master of Education Degree My Teaching Schedule
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Welcome!! About Business Math: This class is designed for Seniors. This is a one year course. Business math can count toward MATH or ELECTIVE Credits (5 per semester). Students will cover the essentials as well as the basics in math. Students learn about real-life scenarios such as Managing Money, Loans, Payments, Interest Rates, Taxes, Insurance, Purchasing an Auto/Home, etc. There is an extensive amount of basic skills review (fractions, decimals, percents, order of operations, etc). A basic four-function calculator is required. Students MAY NOT use cell phones in class and may not enter classroom without valid SFHS ID. GRADES: Participation 30%, Class work 30%, Test/Quizzes 30%, Social Contract 10% A=90%+, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F<60% LATE OR INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS MUST BE MADE UP WITHIN 2 DAYS OF DUE DATE (WITH PARENT PHONE CALL); WARM UPS ARE GIVEN DURING THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS AND MAY NOT BE MADE UP. About Guided Study: This class/program is designed for freshman and/or sophomores (selected by SFHS). Students receive a Classroom, a Teacher, Mentors, Resources, and CREDITS to do assignments. Behavior, attendance, and grades are monitored very carefully by the Teacher and the Guided Study Program. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING ALL MATERIALS FOR ALL CLASSES EVERY DAY (EVEN ON BLOCK DAYS). Required materials: 2+inch 3-ring binder, dividers, lined paper, pencils, pens, School ID. GRADES: Participation 30%, Attendance (all Classes) 30%, Use of Class-time 30%, Social Contract 10% A=90%+, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F<60% WARM UPS ARE GIVEN DURING THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF CLASS AND MAY NOT BE MADE UP. Parents: PLEASE! Make sure that students are on-time and prepared for school: Plenty of sleep, a good breakfast, backpack organized. Thank you! I love teaching math and I absolutely adore all my students. I appreciate all your support :) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CONSIDER PET ADOPTION! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
