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

2. 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)

3. Communication…
*Fremont website and calendars * *Weekly updates *Homework assignments *Upcoming events *Scheduled tutoring times *Links for accessing homework assignments

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. Help Sessions…
*Provided weekly outside of class time *Schedule a help session with teacher or attend a regularly scheduled session. (480)

12. 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

13. 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

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

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