Mr. Wykes’ 8 th grade math class Welcome, students!

Welcome to Mr. Wykes’ 8th Grade Math Class!  If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Topics to Be Covered  Expectations  Grading  Classroom Rules  Math Supplies  Being Prepared for Class  Homework/Classwork policy  Web Site  Organization is key  Teacher Policy  PBS Matrix

Who am I ??  Griffin – 2 nd year  LaBelle 6 years (3 in 4 th grade, 3 in 5 th )  From New York State  Police officer and Prison Guard  Coach Lacrosse at Lassiter HS

3 daughters!  Erin – 6 th grade

Alexandra (Alex) 8 th grade

Eliza 10 th grade

TESSA!!!

Mrs. Wykes  Teacher at Dodgen Middle School  Married for 16 years

Expectations  My job is to teach.  Your job is to learn.  Time is limited so efficiency is important. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.  Read the text and take notes.  Be prepared with necessary materials for class.

Grading  All assignments, both formal and informal will be graded on the following scale. 1.Tests40% 2.Quizzes/Pop Test20% 3.Classwork30% 4.HW/Participation10% Assignments must be turned in on time. If not a lower grade can be expected.

Classroom Rules  Be on time and bring all needed materials to class.  Be in your seat (and stay there) and ready to work when the bell rings.  Respect and be polite to all people.  Listen when someone is talking. (especially ME)  Respect other people’s property.

MOST IMPORTANT CLASS RULE!!!  DON’T STOP THE LEARNING PROCESS!!!  If you stop me from teaching, you prevent everyone else from learning. And that’s BAD !

Math Supplies  binder or 3 hole notebook.  notebook paper.  graph paper.  pencils.  Tissues  pencils  Hand held pencil sharpener  Pencils  Can-do attitude!

Be prepared for class  Students are to be prepared with necessary materials needed for class.  Students without pencils, books, and other supplies disrupt the instruction process.  Disruptions of class when students are not prepared could receive disciplinary action.  Students that are disruptive will be subject to PBS rules.  Please refer to classroom rules or the PBS matrix.

Homework/Classwork  Homework/classwork will most often be assigned daily.  Homework/classwork is to be completed on loose-leaf notebook/graph paper using a pencil.  It must be labeled in the upper- right hand corner with name, class # and dates performed.  ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN.

Homework/Classwork cont.  Missed homework/classwork must be made up by the next school day to receive a passing grade.  If the assignment is not turned in on time, a zero can be expected.  Missing assignments can result in parent letters, lunch detention, or ISS.  The most often cause of student failure in school is not completing or turning in assignments.  It is your responsibility to get your assignments.

Organization is the key to a successful year.  Students are expected to bring all materials necessary for class.  Student’s planners are required at all times in math class. Your planner will be used for assignment notation, hall passes and communication with parents.  All test/quizzes, classwork, and homework will be required to be kept in your class notebook (provided by teacher). Random checks of the notebook will be done for a grade.

Tardiness  There will be no tardy bell for 8 th grade.  Class starts when the teacher begins.  If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the teacher begins class, you are considered late and will be issued a citation.  If you are tardy three times, it will be a direct referral (I.S.S)

Links  - BLOG  - Grades  - Text Book

Teacher Policy My door is always open to you as my student or as an individual. I will discuss in confidence anything you feel is important to your success at school. Also, I will discuss in confidence any issues you wish to talk about that may be personal or non-school related issues. Anything we discuss is confidential and will remain so. Your confidence in me as a teacher and person are important and necessary for us to succeed.

Let’s Have a Great Year!