1. Welcome to CC6 Math Mrs. Susan Ahrensdorf
Room 2212

2. Agenda Meet Mrs. Ahrensdorf Student Expectations Curriculum Homework
Grading
How you can support your child in math
Contact information
Questions: Please feel free to me any questions if we run out of time.

3. A Little About Me… Married with twin boys! Began teaching in 2004.
Masters in Teaching
Enjoy teaching Intermediate and middle school
grades 4-5 (all subjects)
grades 6-7 math
Prior to teaching had a long corporate career

4. Student Expectations Good Citizenship
Be Safe
Be Respectful and Kind
Be Responsible
Intrinsic “investment” in his/her own education
Do his/her best work
Have fun!

5. CC6 Math Curriculum Aligned with rigor of Common Core State Standards
Students keep home copy of text book at home
Learning through problem solving
Comprehension is key…
Significant amount of text throughout the book
Important to keep thorough notes in their spiral journal
7 units with emphasis on Number Sense, Data and Statistics, Geometry and Algebra
Current text and answer keys have some typo’s

6. Everything Students Need is Posted! Stamp Sheet
Provides ongoing/current assignments
Tracks success with homework, warm ups and classwork

7. Everything Students Need is Posted! Planners… What Should it Look Like?
Homework dated and noted each day
Planners may be checked as a quiz

8. Everything Students Need is Posted!
Math Spiral Journal & Binder
Website
Class Syllabus
Family Access:
Students & families are responsibility for checking status
Please check often for grades and missing assignments
Updated frequently
If absent, students are responsible for using these resources to make up work..
Missed work due after same number of days absent

9. Daily Supplies Sharpened pencils (min. 2)
Binder with a designated “Math Tab”
Designated graph paper spiral notebook
Basic calculator
Correcting pen & highlighter (2 colors preferred)
Ruler (inches and centimeter – clear)
Dry erase marker
Students will need to replenish as needed
Supplies scholarships are available via the office

10. Students Should Stay Organized Binder & Math Spiral Journal The “Key” to Success
Both must be kept neat and up to date
Binder (designated Math Tab):
Stamp Sheets, Syllabus, general handouts
Spiral:
Classwork: thorough notes/ example problems/lesson handouts
Homework completed on the next full blank page
Important information is either in the binder, spiral or on my website
Please ask to see them on a regular basis
3-Ring Binder
All Subjects
Math
Spiral
Journal
Math
One tab
designated
to Math

11. It’s Been a Long Time… How do I help my child with this stuff???
Review and sign the Syllabus with your child
Become familiar with my website for assignments and due dates
Stay up on Family Access
Insist your child refers back to the class notes while doing homework
Use the math links on my website for help/videos or just “Google it”
Help Your Kids with Math
Covers most middle school math concepts
Encourage your child to ask questions in class. Other kiddos probably have the same ones. 
8. Please do not give your child the answers…
Encourage, prompt, motivate

12. Grading Policies Daily Homework 25% Assessments:
Stamp Sheet
Family Access
Late Homework
70% credit
Missing Homework
50% credit
Assessments:
Check-Ups and Quizzes 25%
Unit Assessments 50%
(All assignments and/or assessments much be completed by the end of each Unit – lowest grade is 50% of total points)
Success Indicators: Noted in “Comments” section of report card
Work Habits (quality, completeness, punctuality)
Initiative (self-advocacy, reflection, persistence)
Collaboration (team work, inclusion, participation)
Citizenship (integrity, conduct, respect)

13. Additional Math Links on my website Confer with a friend
Weekly rotating Homework Help, after school
Student appointments with Mrs. Ahrensdorf:
.Preferably before school

14. Please contact me anytime.
Communication
Please contact me anytime.
I will respond within approximately 48 hours
Mrs. Susan Ahrensdorf
Room 2212

15. Thank you for coming!
It’s an honor and privilege to be your child’s math teacher.
Let’s work together to make this a great year for your child!