1. Welcome to Pre-Algebra Mrs. Baxter
Back to School
Welcome to Pre-Algebra
Mrs. Baxter

2. Topics to Discuss Communication Organization Curriculum
Grading policies

3. Communication Phone: 973-584-2973 ext. 2104
Website: Teacher page on EMS website
Genesis: Remember to check it often

4. Organization Check your child’s notebook often Notebook
3 subject spiral
First Section Notes (numbered)
Second Section Class Work
Third Section Homework (numbered)
Check your child’s
notebook often

5. Curriculum
Our new curriculum is in line with the National Common Core Standards

6. Grading Policy Homework/Class work 15% of grade
Consists of daily homework
Weekly homework Quizzes

7. Grading - continued
Quizzes 30% of grade Tests 35% of grade Classwork 20% of grade (includes journal writing, projects, class activities, foldables and notebook)

8. Grading - continued Re-Tests
I allow all students to retake a test or quiz; if they follow the procedure below within 1 week of receiving the graded test/quiz.
They must make all corrections possible to their test/quiz.
They must then arrange to see me to review their test/quiz and corrections.
They may then arrange a time to complete a re-test.

9. EXTRA HELP Encourage your child to come.
I am available for extra help both before and after school or during VIP. Just Ask!!!!
Homework/Extra Help Club will begin in October.
After school from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesday’s
Encourage your child to come.

10. Thank You for attending
Tonight is just the beginning!!! Please keep involved and in communication with both your child and myself!!!!