Two Sculptors I dreamed I saw a studio And watched two sculptors there. The clay they used was a child’s mind And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher – the tools he used Were books, music, and art. The other; a parent, worked with a guiding hand, And a gentle, loving heart. Day after day, the teacher toiled with a touch That was careful, deft, and sure, While the parent labored by his side And polished and smoothed it o’er. And when at last, their task was done, They were proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had molded into the child Could neither be sold or bought. And each agreed they would have failed If either had worked alone. For behind the parent stood the school And behind the teacher, the home. Anonymous

Middle School Math Mrs. Maureen Donahue TOPICS  Operations Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Exponents Number Theory and Algebraic Reasoning Geometry Statistics and Probability Ratios, Rates and Proportional Relationships Functions, Graphs, and Slope CLASS SUPPLIES Textbook Organized binder, Tab Dividers, Loose Leaf, Graph Paper Assignment Notebook Scientific Calculator Pencils/Eraser Red Pens  Ruler Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

EXPECTATIONS Attend class. Come prepared. Put forth your best effort. Pay attention. Take good notes. Participate. Use time wisely. Study. Complete assignments on time. Ask for help when needed. Be responsible for absences. * *When absent check Wiki for assignments. It is beneficial to go online to watch tutorials and practice for the lesson. Student have a one to one time frame to make up missing work. Arrangements can be made to stay after school to make up tests and quizzes. Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

CLASS PROCEDURES All work is to be kept in student Math binder. Students are introduced to new topics almost daily. Notes and examples are put on the board to be copied into student notes. Students practice new concepts in class. Notes and examples are to be used to assist with homework and study. Additional practice available on line. Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

CLASS PROCEDURES Students are expected to study notes and text lesson before starting assignments. Students should have a copy of “How to Study Math” in their binders. It contains helpful hints for improving math performance. In addition, students have a Daily Math Success checklist to help them.   Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

CLASS PROCEDURES Math homework is given daily Monday through Thursday and occasionally on Friday. It is to be done in pencil on loose leaf. Homework guidelines are to be followed. It is the student’s responsibility to correct all graded work in red. Work below 70%, is to be signed by a parent.   Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

CLASS PROCEDURES Grades are weighted as such: Quizzes/tests 35% Projects 25% Classwork 30% Homework 10% Students may use a page of prepared notes for use on chapter tests.

REMEDIATION Access the online textbook for tutorials, extra practice examples, and quizzes. Consult Mrs. Donahue’s Math Hints and Tips for Success Binder located on class Wiki for: Study Tips Interactive Games Daily Math Success Checklist Helpful videos Contact Mrs. Donahue

Honor Roll for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders In calculating Honors, report card grades are weighted as follows: Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Middle School Honors Highest Academic Honors – ‘A’ / point equivalent is in 3.9 to 4.3 range ‘A’ Academic Honors – ‘A-’ / point equivalent is in 3.5 to 3.8 range ‘B’ Academic Honors – ‘B’ / point equivalent is in 3.0 to 3.4 range Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Determination Criteria Honors are awarded each term, on the basis of Report Card grade averages, as well as Personal and Social Growth. Grades for classes which meet once or twice per week (Art, Computer,Music, Spanish and Gym) are averaged and treated as a single subject. Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.

Graduation with Honors GOLD CORDS To graduate with Honors, 8th graders must maintain, at minimum, a 3.7 (A-) grade point average throughout the year. In addition, Report Cards must be free of checks during the last two terms of the year. Give a brief overview of the presentation. Describe the major focus of the presentation and why it is important. Introduce each of the major topics. To provide a road map for the audience, you can repeat this Overview slide throughout the presentation, highlighting the particular topic you will discuss next.