Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
It is a pleasure to welcome you into my class. I am looking forward
to a very exciting, rewarding and productive school year!
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me though email
@ PJACKSON@GUSD.NET or send a note with your son/ daughter and I will get
back to you as soon as possible.
This year all information for students and parents can be found on my
website. You can access the website directly at
http://teacherweb.com/CA/WoodrowWilsonMiddleSchool/Jackson/ OR by going to
the Wilson website www.wilsonknights.org and clicking Jackson under the
teacher pages. On the site you will find Class procedures, Homework (updated
daily), Online Grades (updated regularly) and procedures.
Please read and discuss the letter with your son/ daughter so that
you are aware of the class rules, requirements and expectations.
Thank You for you support!
Sincerely,
Polly Jackson
Mathematics Teacher
Supplies and materials
1. Each student will receive a textbook.
2. Required materials:
• One section in a 3 ring notebook/ Plenty of clean lined paper (a
separate binder is NOT required!)**
• A COMPOSITION BOOK (graph paper style preferred but not required)
*****
• Pencils and a correcting pen***
• A hand pencil sharpener is highly recommended**
• Wilson Daily Planner (Binder reminder)****
• Scientific Calculator **
( * = important!)
Course Descriptions
Math 7
Seventh grade mathematics is a course designed to help students learn
concepts skills, and reasoning strategies in the Mathematics Content
Standards for grade seven. This class is a year long course, which will help
students prepare for later courses in Algebra, Geometry and other rigorous
college preparatory classes in mathematics. Real world emphasis, interactive
strategies, and techniques make this course meaningful for today’s middle
school student.
Introduction to Algebra
This course is an entrance-level class designed for students beginning the
study of high school mathematics. It will focus on mathematical skills
necessary for success in Algebra I. This course will solidify a basic math
background and serve as a springboard into the regular Algebra I course the
following year. This course covers algebraic concepts including: fractions,
decimals, and working with variables so that students can be prepared for
future courses.
Work Habits & Make- Up Work
1. ALL assignments must be turned in when due, late work is accepted ONE
day late with a 50% penalty. An excused absence, make-up work will get full
credit, provided the work is done in a timely fashion. (I hope to post the hw
on the web or though Homework hotline, more info to come)
2. Students are responsible for taking notes daily and getting notes
when absent.
3. Missing excessive assignments will result in consequences.
4. Cheating on tests or homework will not be tolerated! Any and all
students caught cheating may receive a score of ZERO and a ‘U’ in
citizenship. Parents will be notified.
Everyone MUST turn in all assignments. Work must be turned in on the date
that it is due in order to receive full credit. Late work will be accepted
only one day late for 1/2 credit. Detention will be assigned for failure of
being responsible!
Class Rules
1. You are TARDY if you are not in your assigned seat when the bell
starts to ring!
2. Food, drinks, candy or Gum are not allowed.
3. Electronic devices must be OFF and IN LOCKERS during class and school
time.
4. Student will respect the rights, property and feelings of others.
5. Raise you hand if you have a question or comment. Do not shout out!
6. You are responsible to have materials in class everyday!
“We are all here to protect the learning environment”
Tardiness
Policy on tardiness:
2 Tardies = S in citizenship (Tardy reflection)
3 Tardies = N in citizenship (Tardy reflection)
4 Tardies = U in citizenship (referral to office)
Citizenship
O- Outstanding. Student is on time to class everyday. Does not break
classroom or school rules. Is an active participant in a positive way during
class time. High level of cooperation with teacher and fellow students.
Effort is above and beyond basic expectation.
S- Satisfactory. Student has two unexcused tardies to class. Does not break
classroom or school rules most of the time. Is an active participant in a
positive way during class time most of the time. Cooperates with teacher and
fellow students most of the time. Meets expectations most of the time.
N- Needs Improvement. Student has three unexcused tardies to class. Has a
tendency to break classroom rules and school rules. Has a tendency to
disrupt the teacher or fellow class members during class time. Does not work
cooperatively with fellow class members most of the time.
U- Unsatisfactory. Student has four or more unexcused tardies to class.
Student has a difficult time following class rules and school rules all the
time. Student has a difficult time functioning as a student in regular
classroom setting all the time. Need frequent reminding by the teacher.
Wish List
• Dry erase fine/ or bold tip markers
• Toilet paper (I use this as Kleenex! It lasts longer)
• Playing cards (full decks please)
• Board games (used are fine)