Mr. Norberto Garza 7th Grade Mathematics WELCOME Mr. Norberto Garza 7th Grade Mathematics

Daily Schedule 1st Period 7:30 – 8:40 2nd Period 8:45 – 9:35 3rd Period 9:40 – 10:30 4th Period 10:35 – 11:25 5:6th Period 11:30 – 12:20 7th Period 12:20 - 1:00 Lunch 8:9th Period 1:00 – 1:50 10th Period 1:55 – 2:45 11th Period 2:50 – 3:40

A little about your Teacher… Graduated from UTPA Edinburg First of my family to complete College Loves to see Movies Married to Maria Garza Has 2 kids Is a Dallas Cowboys fan

My boys Norberto & Sebastian

Math Grade 100% 50% of the Math grade is determined by homework, student activities, open ended assessments and mini-assessments. 10% of the grade is determined by a six weeks project. 5% of the grade is determined by extra homeworks assigned by the teacher. 25% of the grade is determined by a comprehensive exam. 10% of the grade is determined by an organized binder/journal with notes. If possible, one grade will be dropped each week

Binder - Notes Every student will maintain a complete and orderly binder. Organize your binder as follows: Cover page. Include your name, course, class period, and teacher’s name. This document. Spiral Notebook where notes are going to be recorded daily

Sample Cover Page Juan Garcia 7th grade Mathematics 1st period Mr. N. Garza

Organization Student Binder A. Cover Page. Include your name, course, class period, six weeks, and teacher’s name. B. This document. C. 1st Divider - Student Packet (will be provided by the teacher, every six weeks) D. 2nd Divider - Extra Homeworks Section of Student Packet E. 3rd Divider - Graded Mini-Assessments in order by lessons. F. 4th Divider - Graded Homeworks and Extra Homeworks G. 5th Divider - Graded Common Assessments

Materials 1 pack of 24 pencils ($1.00) 1 pack of 10 Crayola Markers (boys) *these are to remain in the classroom* ($0.97) 1 pack of 10 Crayola Colored Pencils (girls) *these are to remain in the classroom* ($0.97) 1 Composition Book ($0.50) 1 1½ inch binder ($2.00) 1 pack of 5 dividers ($0.97)

Six Weeks Projects Every six weeks you will be assigned a project. This project will be worth 10% of your grade. It will be assigned the first week of every six weeks, and will be due the last day of the 5th week of the six weeks.

Make-Up Work It is very important that you be present in class every day. Each day builds on the previous day’s lessons and excessive absences can be detrimental. (Student Handbook p.30) Every student is responsible to learn what assignments were missed during any absences. All assignments are to be completed within the same number of days one was absent. (Student Handbook p.27) You will be expected to take any tests at the scheduled time, regardless of your presence in the prior class period. Assume that no new material will be taught the day before the test and come prepared for the test. (Student Handbook p.27)

Assignments Assignments are announced and posted daily. Assignments that are not completed during a class period will be required at the beginning of the next class period. ALL Homework assignments will be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the due date. Extension for any assignment will be granted only at the teacher’s discretion when there is extended illness or extreme circumstances.

What to do if

You missed a Test Make-up tests/quizzes will be administered during 3rd and 10th period. You must make arrangements with your teachers to come in and take any make-ups. You may come in during 1st period to request a pass, and you must also have a pass when you come in to take the test/quiz.

You missed the day BEFORE a test: Be ready to take the schedule Common Assessment during class with everyone else. Common Assessments dates are announced a week in advanced so there is no excuse for not knowing there was a test. I don’t usually teach new material the day before the test day.

Tardiness Be in (as opposed to near) your assigned seat with your binder open ready to work on your spiral activity. Remain in your seat until the teacher dismisses the class. Noncompliance may result in a disciplinary referral. In the event that another teacher or staff member detains you, a signed excuse note from said person should be brought to me as soon as possible. (Student Handbook p.41)

Hall Privileges You will have adequate time to take care of business between classes. I will allow you to make restroom trips as you feel necessary UNTIL it becomes an abuse. I reserve the right to take away restroom privileges. Hall passes are required to leave the class to use the restroom, water fountain, or to make an emergency visit to the office or nurse.

School Wide Rules School wide rules (Shirt tucked, no eating in class,etc…) are strictly enforced. Violators will receive a first warning; thereafter, a disciplinary referral will be issued. (Student Handbook p.48)

Cheating Policy Anyone who participates in cheating on a test, project or other assignments will receive a zero for that grade. Copying of homework or other assignments will result in both students receiving a zero for the grade. Occasionally we will review homework assignments in class. In these cases I will pass out colored pens and ask you to clear everything but the color pens and your assignments off of your desk. Once I have instructed you to clear your desk, any writing utensils seen, other than the ones I provided you with, will result in a zero for that assignment.

School Rules Be seated with all supplies before the tardy bell rings. Follow directions carefully and quietly. Keep hands, feet, and personal things to themselves. Respect the teacher and all other people in the room. Use correct, proper, and acceptable language at all times. Adhere to the required campus dress code. No eating food, chewing gum, or drinking beverages during class.

Class Rules Be prepared Be Respectful Be responsible Be Attentive To apply yourself to work at hand Be Respectful Of yourself and others Be responsible For what you say and do Be Attentive To what is going on around you Be Diligent With your time Be safe For yourself and others

Consequences Consequences may include but are not limited to the following: Verbal Warning Conference with the teacher Student/Parent/Teacher Conference Parent shadowing Referral to the office

You can expect from me, as your teacher To respect you as an individual human being. To help you live up to your fullest potential. To run an orderly class and make my expectations clear. To return your test the following Monday after taking the test.

I truly enjoy Math and hope to instill the same enjoyment in you I truly enjoy Math and hope to instill the same enjoyment in you. This class is meant to train you to succeed and to become aware of how mathematics is used in every day real life situations.