WELCOME! Mrs. Y. Imperatori 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 6 th Periods: Pre-Algebra 5 th and 7 th Period: GEM6

CONTACT INFORMATION Communication is an important part of the student's success. My lines of communication are always open. In fact, I encourage all of the parents to communicate with me as often as possible. (Best School Phone #: (954) Ext. 311

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OBJECTIVE AND CONTENT OF COURSE(S) – GEM6

OBJECTIVE AND CONTENT OF COURSE(S) PRE-ALGEBRA

MATH CLASS FEE All students enrolled in a math course are required to pay a Math Class Fee. (middle school course $10; high school course $15). This nominal fee will be used towards supplemental materials/tools to enhance the learning experience. Some examples are as follows: Online Programs, Calculators, Consumable Workbooks/Textbooks, FSA/EOC Supplemental Materials, Manipulatives, other resources. Please pay the fee online through the Somerset Academy Online Payment Portal.

GRADING SCALE GEM6: Tests 50% Quizzes 30% Classwork/Homework/ Online Coursework/Other 20% Pre-Algebra: Tests 40% Quizzes 30% Homework 10% Classwork 10% Online Coursework 10%

PINNACLE (GRADEBOOK) Students (and parents) can check their grades on Pinnacle, the online grade book system. Pinnacle is accessed via the internet. Pinnacle also allows parents to receive an automatic notification when grades fall below a user-specified level (parents must sign on to Pinnacle and setup this feature). Username: Password: PMM/DD/YYYY (Date of Birth) Example: User: Password: P07/25/2001 (Date of Birth)

STUDENT SUPPLIES Students must come to class prepared at all times with the following: A 3-ring binder with Dividers Sharpened pencils (sharpener available) Expo Marker, highlighter Lined Paper Red pen Other materials as needed

ABSENCES AND FIELD TRIPS: Middle School Policy 1. All Absences and Field Trips: All students shall be given an opportunity to make up work for full-earned credit and grade for ALL absences and field trips. Make-up work must be submitted within two days, not including the day of return, for each day of an absence. Previously assigned work is due the day of return. Under extenuating circumstances and at the school’s discretion, additional time may be allowed. 2. Middle Schools: Make-up work for credit and grade is allowed for ALL absences due to the statutory promotion requirements to high school and the impact on course recovery. Make-up work must be submitted within two days, not including the day of return, for each day of an unexcused absence. Previously assigned work is due the day of return. Under extenuating circumstances and at the school’s discretion, additional time may be allowed.

HOMEWORK POLICY Students can expect to have homework assigned for each class, (with written and/or Online Coursework or My.hrw.com). Homework is graded on effort, showing all your work, and accuracy. Online Coursework, a web-based program, will be assigned as homework to reinforcement after a concept has been introduced. Late homework accepted with excused absence. 2 days to complete for full credit. Two homework grades will be dropped each quarter to allow for those times that you just can’t get it done. Note: Students will not receive credit unless their work steps are clearly shown. No Work=No Credit.

CALCULATOR POLICY GEM6: Students will not be allowed to use a calculator on 6 th Grade Standards. This will help them to strengthen their mental math skills and prepare them for the FSA. They cannot use a calculator on the 6th Grade FSA. However, in some 7 th and 8 th grade standards are allowed. Pre-Algebra: Students will be allowed to use a scientific calculator on some Standards. Approved State Calculator: TI-30Xa

ONLINE COURSEWORK/ MY.HRW.COM Students will be using the Online Coursework/My.hrw.com computer program at home. Online Coursework - TBD The program is accessed via the internet. If a computer with internet access is not available at home, students can use the computer lab after school. Students must keep up with the units assigned! Late assignments will result in 70% of grade.

TUTORING Teacher Tutoring I am available for help most afternoons after school until 3pm. Students must come with specific questions that I can address. Please let me know PRIOR if you plan on meeting with me to make sure that I will be available and not in a meeting. Tutoring group sessions will be announced and posted on website. (TBD)

CLASSROOM WISH LIST Parents receive 1 volunteer hour for every $4.00 spent on materials for the classroom. If you are interested in this, please make sure you keep your receipts and turn them in with the materials and Mrs. Imperatori’s name and room #311 to the front office.. Pencils (No. 2 - not mechanical) Manual Pencil Sharpeners Erasers Pens (blue, black and red) Printer/copy reams/colored paper boxes of letter size manila folders Class set of colored pencils (35-40 boxes) Class set of TI-30Xa calculators Lysol wipes Kleenex / Tissues Storage containers (All sizes) Storage cardboard boxes Hand sanitizer Glade plug-in with refills (nature or fresh laundry scent to make the room smell nice- no spices or fruity please) Paper towel Loose leaf paper Boxes of letter size manila folders 2-hole puncher class set of rulers Glue sticks Bags of candy (unopened and individually wrapped - lollipops, jolly ranchers, etc... NO chocolate )

It was great to meet you! Have a wonderful night!