Parents,
We started our unit on Geometry and we will continue until at least Christmas
Vacation. This week we will start studying triangles and quadrilaterals and
begin incorporating what we know about algebra to solve for missing parts of
geometric shapes. We will have a test on Thursday, December 10.
I have updated the grades page to reflect the work for the second marking
period. This week ends the 5-week progress report period, so if your child's
grade isn't what you would like, I would like to remind you that re-takes on
all tests and quizzes are permitted. Also, if your child is handing
assignments in late or not handing them in at all this will have an impact on
the homework average, which is 35% of the total quarterly grade. So, if you
see that there is a problem getting assignments handed in on time you should
have a chat with your child about the importance of doing there work and
handing it in when it is due.
Your child's grade in math will consist of the four quarterly averages, a
midterm exam, and final exam; that's a total of six grades that make up your
child's final average. I base the quarterly grades on a weighted total points
system, where homework is approximately one-third and tests and quizzes make
up the other two-thirds of the average. Every assignment that I grade, this
includes tests, quizzes, and homework, is worth a certain number of points. I
compare the number of points you earn with the total number of points possible
and calculate the percent.
To download a grade report for your child, click on the "Student Grade
Reports" link on the left hand side of this page. Then, just enter your
child's last name and Student ID number in the spaces on the left and you
should get a current grade report. Your child's password is their six digit ID
number that should be on their current class schedule. I also sent the student
ID number with the last email progress report. If you can't find your child's
Student ID number, just drop me an email and I'll send it to you.