WELCOME PARENTS Ms. Phillips Team 6-4: Explorers Mathematics C102 To Do List: 1.Find a desk with a pen and a flashcard. Write Your Student’s Name at the top. Write them an encouraging note that will be on their desk when they come into class tomorrow!
ABOUT ME. -3 rd Year Teacher. -Xavier University Graduate: BS in Middle School Education Recruited to play soccer on the Xavier Women’s Soccer Team -Own a house in Brownsburg. -Team Website Brownsburg home page Click on schools: Middle School East. BEMS MENU. Team and Department Information Team 6-4 Explorers
MATH BINDER. Why is it necessary? How will it be used in class? Does my student need to bring it home?
HOMEWORK. -Homework is given most days in math -Typically, math homework should take minutes Time (10-15 min.) will be given in class each day to begin homework -Homework is graded in class Graded for completion – NOT accuracy -Absent students can check team website for homework assigned in class Check absent folder for work when they return. -Missing work is recorded as a 0 in PowerSchool. It will also be a signature on their behavior sheet. Gradebook updated DAILY!
QUIZZES, TEST, GRADES -Brain Checks (mini quizzes) -Tests are given with at least 1 week notice. -Students will be given a study guide for tests that are worth a bonus point -Point Breakdown Homework/Classwork & Participation = 5 points Late work is ACCEPTED for partial credit. Bell Ringer = 10 points weekly (90 points total for a quarter) Quiz- “Brain Check” = points Test = 100 points
MISC. -Extra Credit: Bell Ringer Graph that students complete each week 9 points a quarter 36 points total for the year ONLY EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED -PowerSchool and Weebly site is updated daily -Check Behavior Management Sheets weekly - Final Exams =14% of SEMESTER grade 1 before Christmas 1 before End of School
MATH LINKS. -Does your child need more math practice? Try these websites below: Manga High Xtra Math Quiz Star Math Magician Cool Math Math Playground
MATH 7 Curriculum: 7 th Grade Math Textbook. -- See handout provided.
PASSPORT. -Students use these for various reasons: Passes Schedule Password Homework -How you can help: Monitor usage frequently Encourage the Life-skill of organization Encourage High School/College readiness
HOMEWORK FOLDER -Purple folder given at registration -Students place homework for the class periods in this folder. This folder would best operate with a “To Do” side and a “Completed” side -Behavior Sheet is also stored this folder -Brought home every night and viewed by parents every evening
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