Welcome to 7 th Grade Math!!! Mrs. Liz Frederickson Room 216 Evergreen Middle School

Just Who IS Mrs. Frederickson? Graduated from the University of Washington (GO DAWGS!) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, minor in Human Rights in 2005 Received Teacher’s Certification from the University of Washington (GO DAWGS!) in 2006 Returned to the University of Washington (GO DAWGS!) and received my Master in Education in June, 2012 Long-time parent and student advocate in the school district Former personal injury paralegal for over 20 years Passion for children and life-long learning Philosophy of teaching the whole child and partnering with families Enthusiastic, full of humor, love middle school kids!!

Our Math Curriculum! We will be using the Holt 7 th Grade Textbook. There is an online version of the textbook. Student Login: Eps+Student Number for example: Eps The password is case sensitive ! General/Parent Login: CourseUser NamePassword 7 th GradeGrade742math7 8 th GradeGrade833math8 Khan Academy Login example: Login: lizf12345 Password: 12345

Learning Outcomes

Assignment Expectations Tests, Quizzes, and Rock ‘N Roll Reviews: Rock ‘N Roll Reviews are assigned each Monday, and are due the following Monday. Students have the full week to get questions answered. Ready To Go On? Quizzes will be given periodically during a unit to check for understanding. Unit Assessments will be given at the end of each unit. Students scoring below Standard (“3”) on a Unit Assessment will be eligible to retest only: Interactive Math Notebook is up to date and complete If all homework and practice is completed If student attends reteaching and completes additional learning and practice on concepts not mastered

Class work not completed during class is expected to be completed at home for homework and turned in the next day Homework is our “at home practice” … practice is how we increase our understanding of mathematics and master our skills, much like athletes, musicians and gamers! Class Work and Homework

Formative and Summative Assessments Formative Assessments Exit Tickets Whole group whiteboard activities Quick Quizzes/Lesson Quizzes “Helicopter” Summative Assessments Ready to Go On? Quizzes Unit Assessments

Grading Seventh grade math classes at Evergreen will be using Standards Based Grading this year as follows: Grades are composed of: 70% - Assessments 20% - Quizzes/IMN quizzes and checkups 10% - “At Home Practice” work (formerly known as “homework”) Our Grading Scale 4 = AAdvanced 3.5 = B+Proficient + 3 = BProficient 2.5 = C+Basic + 2 = CBasic 1.5 = D+Below Basic 1 = DBelow Basic 0 = F

Student Behavior Expectations Be prompt  Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared  Have materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant  Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive  Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a problem solver  Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

Student Responsibility for Coursework Bring binder, Interactive Math Notebook (IMN), and all necessary materials to class. Attend class on a regular basis. Know due dates, and submit all assignments on time. Refer to assignments listed on the whiteboard and the Teacher Calendar online.

Academic Interventions I advise students at the beginning of the week which days I’m available after school for additional help from 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students who stay after school MUST fill out a Study Club “To Do” list – this helps me know what they need to work on and helps them stay accountable

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Common Core Beginning in the spring of 2015 students will be required to take the Common Core State Standards assessment.

Discipline/Behavior Issues It is my hope that discipline and behavior issues will not be a major factor. However, in the event it is necessary for me to address certain behaviors, such as a student interfering with another’s learning, Evergreen has a standard management system as follows: first warning is verbal second warning is verbal with redirection third warning is verbal and student is moved to another area of the room If the student continues to be disruptive he/she is sent to a Buddy Classroom where a Plan of Improvement will need to be completed and approved before returning to his/her original classroom. This Plan of Improvement will become a permanent record in the student’s file, and parents will be notified ANY actions that create an unsafe environment, or if behaviors are repetitive, will be referred to an administrator

Policies Food, beverages and gum are not allowed in the classroom. Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time. It is expected that each student will complete all class work and homework. Absences  Refer to the class agenda upon return and gather distributed papers, view the Teacher Calendar online, and ask a classmate about assignments.  Clarify with teacher.  Each excused absence has a one-day grace period.

Respect Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values. Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect. Honor the ideas and opinions of others. Offer to help. Be responsible with property and belongings.

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

My Contact Information Liz Frederickson Room 216 Evergreen Middle School Phone: Website: efredericksonhttp:// efrederickson  Visit my site often for updated calendar, due dates and other interesting items!

Thank you for sharing your child with me every day! Questions?