Math Letter

Resource Material: 

Textbooks will not be checked out to students taking 7^th grade or 7^th PAP classes. 

š     7^th Grade – A packet of guided fill-in-notes and examples will given out at the beginning of each units.  Students are expected to put the notes in the section for notes in their math binder.  The notes will be used for guided instruction and as a reference (notes are usually allowed during major quizzes, so be sure that they are secured and brought to class everyday). 

š     7^th PAP (Pre-Algebra) – Notes will be taken on notebook paper and kept in the notes section of their math binder.  On occasion copied notes will be handed out; these should be hole-punch and placed with other notes.  Notes are usually allowed during major quizzes, so be sure that you copy down all of the information you will need.  You will want to label each new concept so that you can find the information easily when you need them for a review or when they can be used on major quizzes.

š     Helpful websites will be listed on my class page (address listed above).

Grading:

All work will be graded according to the rubric below.

·        Assessments (65%) – Grades in this category include tests, quizzes, and projects.

·        Homework (25%) – Homework assignments are extremely important because they provide practice, reinforcement, and mastery of skills and concepts covered in class.  All daily assignments are due at the beginning of class the following day.   Homework will be graded in class by the students, therefore late work will not be accepted.     

*All appropriate work must be shown (computations, each step of a problem, etc.) in order to receive credit for the assignment.

·        Daily work (10%) – Grades in this category include warm-ups, pop-quizzes, mini-quizzes, etc.

Expectations:

·        You are responsible for writing the assignments in your planner.  The week’s assignments will be listed on the board and also on my website.

·         Homework is given every night.  In order to receive credit, the work (steps) must be shown and completed in pencil.

·        Warm-up problems are given at the beginning of each class period.  You are expected to complete them in a timely manner.  Daily grades are taken at random.

·        Math work must be shown in order to earn credit.  The work must be done in pencil using the correct format.  You will have to redo the assignment to receive credit if pencil is not used.  Answers must be labeled when applicable. 

Test Corrections:

You should take advantage of completing test corrections in order to raise a failing test grade to a 70.  This must be turned in within three days of receiving the graded test.    This applies to test grades below 70%, not to daily grades or quiz grades.

Tutorials:

Tutorials are available by appointment.  Arrangements must be made prior to the day/date of the tutorial to avoid schedule conflicts.  Special tutorials will be set up by the teacher for review and reinforcement.

Behavior:

Good behavior is the key to productive learning.  You are expected to use appropriate behavior at all times.  I will expect each of you to always:

·            be courteous and polite at all times to your classmates and your teacher.

·            be in your seat and ready to begin class as soon as the bell rings.

·            be prepared to learn and participate by bringing all necessary supplies and completing the required assignments every day.

·            follow all school and/or classroom rules and policies.

·            do your best work.

Tardies:

If a student is late to class without an excused pass, it will be documented and the following consequences will occur:

·        1^st offense – teacher warning

·        2^nd offense – 30 minute detention

·        3^rd offense – extended detention

·        4^th offense – office referral

Parent / Teacher Contact:

If parents would like to contact me, they can call the front office and leave a message for me, which will be returned at my earliest opportunity.  The best way to reach me is through email. 

My email address is sherri.golliver@gcisd.net

I am excited about working with you this year!  Please don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Sincerely,

Ms. Golliver

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