1st Day of School 2016-17 Pre-AP Warriors! 1st Day of School 2016-17 Pre-AP

About Me Married to Mr. Byford for 17 years Graduated from University of Arkansas and 2 Master Degree’s from University of Texas 11th year teaching all here at Doerre

About Me 3 dogs, Rocky, Mr. Whiskers, & Tiny 3 cats, Pumpkin, Spunky, & Tyler 2 Ferrets, Bree & Loki 1 Snake, Sneaky 2 Fish, Lone Survivor, & ……

Curriculum We cover 7th and 8th grade concepts to prepare for Algebra 1. You get to skip the 7th grade book. The pace moves quickly. As soon as you do not understand something, come in for extra help

TextBook McGraw Hill Education Username and Password will come soon Online Access https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do Phone and Tablet Access Search for ConnectED in the Google Play or itunes store IMPORTANT The chapters take up a lot of memory. Only download the chapter we are working at the time and delete it when we move on to a new chapter/topic.

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Class Routine Take care of yourself BEFORE class starts Have homework out on desk. (Write HW assignments in planner.) Start on warm-up.(graded for completion at times) Lesson Practice/activity Give homework instructions

Attendance Tardy? – 15 Doerre Dollars or marked as tardy Absent? –File will have missed work Check Website for Come see me to schedule missed Tests/Quizzes.

Homework Expect homework every night! SHOW WORK to get credit. Check the website under classroom/hw/tests. Late work 50% off the next day; 0 after that. Rewards for completing homework! Homework 10% overall grade

Test Days Mondays and Thursdays

Re-Tests Opportunities for re-tests It is suggested to retake if you score below an 80%. Retake grade will be averaged with the original grade for an average grade no higher than an 80%. Prepare BEFORE the re-test. Major grades - 60% Minor grades – 30%

Supplies Due A composition book or Spiral (wide ruled) #2 Pencils Checking pens Hand held sharpener Markers Map pencils Colored note cards (index cards) Post-it notes (all sizes and colors) Liquid glue

Tutoring Tutoring Daily starting at 7:50 a.m. in the schedule below. Monday Thursday 7th Pre-AP Vydianathan rm 216   Bell rm 202

Dropping a Pre-AP class Your parents may pull you out of Pre-AP at the end of the first semester only. Contact the students counselor to make the change. If your parents would like to consult with me, send an e-mail and I will call you.

Clubs Chess Club Ms. Anson Rm. 101 Meetings TBA Math club for 6th grade meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 in room 216 with Mrs. Vydianathan. Culture Club   Mrs. Ball  Rm. 130  Mrs. Poduval Meets in the library museum meets on Tuesdays after school NJHS    Mrs. Nash (rm.1) meets as announced No Place for Hate  Counselors listen for announcements  (combined with Doerre Chiefs) DI (Destination Imagination)   Ms.Teague  classroom number 231 and Ms. Van Alstyne  114 SNAPP (student/adult mentoring) Ms. Halverson (counselor) Doerre Chiefs (counselors’ office) meets as announced   Student Council (STUCO) Mr. Russell Rm. 227 STUCO meets as announced Doerre Scribes, the writing club, meets on Wednesday at 8:00 in the museum.  Mr. Keimig and Mrs. Raiyawa  Warriors for Christ Mrs. Millican (rm. 204) & Mrs. Willis rm. 216 Math Club Mr. Collins (rm. 200) meets Wednesday mornings 

Fire Safety Procedures Map No Talking Line up Quickly and Quietly Leave all belongings in the classroom Stay as a class

Helpful Hints Keep locker & binders organized. Ask for help when needed. Take ownership of your learning. Be responsible for You! Know Integer Rules! Check website and grades on Skyward. Will be available in the next couple of weeks. Absences: make-up work - website

Let’s have fun this year!