Welcome! Moon Team - Math Ms. Marsha Sirull

Agenda Transition to Middle School Curriculum Extra Help Homework Absences Communication Recommended Resource

Transition to Middle School Increasing student responsibility Seeking help Preparedness for class Follow-up from absences Organization is key Assignments recorded in assignment notebook Math binder

Curriculum Topics Introduction to algebra Decimals Statistics Measurement Number theory Fractions Geometry Integers Ratios, proportions, and percentages Solids Probability

Curriculum Year long emphasis on Quick pace Problem solving Writing about math Quick pace Homework nearly every night Quiz or test nearly every week

Extra Help Period 8, A day (help session) Period 8, B day depending upon student schedule After school Monday and Thursday Special arrangements can be made

Homework Reinforces classroom lessons Average of 30 minutes per night If sustained, concentrated effort exceeds 30 minutes, STOP Have student deliver a parent note to me Have student talk with me outside of class period about situation

Homework 15% of overall grade Should boost test and quiz components of grade Counted as either complete or incomplete Not accepted more than a week late Student must see me period 8 or after school to complete late homework and receive credit

Absences Student’s responsibility to Ask me for notes or class handouts Schedule time with me to go over the material Schedule time with me to correct homework Schedule time to make up test or quiz Use web site to see homework assigned

Communication E-mail (preferred): Voice mail: Test/quiz signatures: Progress reports: Report cards: Conferences: sirullm@doversherborn.org 508-785-0635 x 8760 On log nearly every week Mid-term End of term Mid-fall

Don’t fret, don’t worry, don’t wait. Have your 6th grader talk with me Communication Don’t fret, don’t worry, don’t wait. Please … Have your 6th grader talk with me or contact me

My Web Site http://www.doversherborn.org Updated daily with homework assignments including links to class worksheets Fairly static: policies and tips Additional resources coming

Recommended Resource Title: Math On Call Publisher: Availability: Great Source Education Group Availability: Bookstores Online Approximate cost: $20

Thank You… For taking the time to join us tonight! and to DSEF and POSITIVE for all they do to support our efforts at DSMS.