Mr. Kenneth Cronin Fremont Jr High MA08 Pre-Algebra Curriculum Night 2016-2017 Mr. Kenneth Cronin Fremont Jr High MA08 Pre-Algebra

Welcome Parents! *Fremont Planners *Daily homework assignments & upcoming tests and quizzes recorded by student *MPS Parent Portal *View grades and attendance *Parent login name and password available (480) 472-8300

Communication… *Fremont website and calendars *www.mpsaz.org/fremont *Weekly updates *Homework assignments *Upcoming events *Scheduled tutoring times *Links for accessing homework assignments

Student Work… *Homework graded on a 10 point rubric. *All late and or missing work: *due at maximum two weeks from the original due date *Incomplete work will not be accepted.

Quizzes and Tests… *Quizzes and tests can be retaken. *Students must complete quiz / test corrections and should come in for a tutoring session prior to retaking a quiz. *Quizzes / tests must be retaken within one week from the date the quiz was originally returned to students.

Grading Scale… *Tests = 45% *Quizzes = 35% *Daily assignments / homework = 10% *Exit Tickets 5% *Warm ups 5% *Extra credit assignments will not be given.

Interactive Math Journals… *required in class every day *focus active student participation in creating notes *requires student construction of meaning from lessons

Behavior… *Guidelines stated in Fremont planner will be followed. Additional student expectations: *Be prompt. *Be prepared. *Be productive. *Be polite. *Be positive.

St.A.R. Stay Safe Act Responsibly Remain Respectful Purpose/Vision Purpose: Increase desired behaviors related to academic success and achievement and decrease undesirable or ineffective behaviors. Vision: PBIS~Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or St.A.R. on Fremont’s campus, will promote a successful academic community that is motivated and goal oriented while creating a positive and respectful climate. This is a district initiative that is being implemented throughout elementary schools, junior highs, and high schools.

What is the benefit to students? Consistent expectations across campus Improved academic achievement Improved campus/classroom climate Motivation to do the ‘right thing’ Reduced apathy Student rewards for desirable behaviors Daily Weekly Quarterly

Help Sessions… *Provided weekly outside of class time *Schedule a help session with teacher or attend a regularly scheduled session. kpcronin@mpsaz.org (480) 472-8255

Sequenced Units for Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards MA08 Pre-Algebra * Unit 1: Equations * Unit 3: Angles & Triangles * Unit 4: Graphing & Writing Linear Equations * Unit 5: Systems of Linear Equations *Unit 2: Transformations

Sequenced Units for Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards MA08 Pre-Algebra *Unit 6: Functions *Unit 7: Real Numbers & the Pythagorean Theorem *Unit 8: Volume & Similar Solids *Unit 9: Data Analysis & Displays *Unit 10: Exponents & Scientific Notation

What you can expect from me… *a safe learning environment that fosters success for all students *a reply to your phone call, email or note within 24 hours *contact from me with any concerns as they arise

Wish List: Tissue Hand Sanitizer Disinfecting Wipes Colored / Black Dry Erase Markers Pencil Tip Erasers Paper Pencils #7 lead refills