1. Opposite sides of dice always add up to 7!
Fischy Fact
Opposite sides of dice always add up to 7!

2. Welcome to Curriculum & Expectations Night
Mrs. Fischer

3. A little about me... Went through District 161 as a student
2003 LWE Graduate
Bachelors Degree-EIU in 2007
Masters Degree-Concordia University in 2011
12th Walker

4. Student Responsibilities
Attendance is important
Participate in class
Keep binder organized (Students need a binder tomorrow)
Complete Homework
Use assignment notebook
Bring home math binder
Ask Questions/Ask for help!!
Students should see me right away in the morning if they had trouble on homework or need extra help.
Follow the Walker Way
Be respectful, responsible, and safe

5. Reassessment Policy (Science)
Required Summative Reassessment: Students are required to reassess any summative that they receive a D or an F. Students need to complete the reassessment checklist including getting a parent signature and completing corrections on their summative. If students do not complete these requirements, then they will not be able to reassess. The retake score will be recorded as the final grade.
Optional Summative Reassessment: Students will be able to reassess one summative per quarter. The student needs to speak with Mrs. Fischer within two days of the summative being passed back. Students need to complete the reassessment checklist including getting a parent signature and completing corrections on their summative. If students do not complete these requirements, then they will not be able to reassess. The retake score will be recorded as the final grade.
Formative Corrections: Students that receive below a 70% on a formative assessment should complete corrections in order to be prepared for the summative assessment. If students receive higher than a 70% and they want to complete corrections on a formative, then they need to speak with Mrs. Fischer.

6. Homework Policy
A missing/late assignment notification will be written outlining the exact assignment that is missing. The slip will be sent home with the student that day for a parent signature and returned the following day along with the completed missing assignment. The student may be sent to study hall. All assignments must be completed even if they are late.
After 5 missing assignments (total for all subjects), the student will be required to:
attend study hall 2 days a week
have assignment notebook signed by each teacher at the end of each class and parent at home
If students have more missing assignments, the number of mandatory study hall days will increase.
Students can be dismissed from mandatory study hall if, they have 4 week without any missing assignments.
Each quarter students will start with a clean slate.

7. Grading Policy
100% - 90% A 89% - 80% B 79% - 70% C 69% - 60% D 59% - 50% F **Scores below 50% will be noted in the comments.

8. Math Curriculum-GO MATH!
Order of Operations
Fractions/Decimals
Ratios/Percents
Fractions
Inequalities
Geometry
Measurement
Online Access
Access workbook
Example Videos (Math on the Spot)
Extra Practice (Personal Math Tutor)
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9. Accelerated Math
Summit Hill School District 161 is now providing an accelerated curriculum option in Mathematics and English Language Arts in grades 5-8.
This program is as inclusive as possible to increase the overall percentage of students exposed to advanced content and academic rigor by the time they complete eighth grade.
We strive to provide flexible and innovative teaching and learning environments where students have the opportunity to probe deeper into the content of the curriculum, experience different processes of learning, and create projects to encourage exploration and experimentation at appropriate levels.
Goal: Increase the percentage of students successfully completing our foundations to Algebra course in eighth grade so they have the necessary skills for Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 in high school.
Grade-level standards will be taught at a faster pace during quarters 1-3. Content from the next grade level will be introduced during the fourth quarter. This will allow students to enter our foundations to Algebra course in 8th grade.

10. SUPPLIES-DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
1-inch binder 5 divider tabs

11. Please feel free to contact me with ANY concerns/questions you have!
Methods of Contact
CALL/Write a Note
This is the FASTEST way to get ahold of me. 
Link on my teacher page (updated weekly)
Please feel free to contact me with 
ANY concerns/questions you have!

12. Weapons Policy
A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for the period of at least one calendar year, but not more than 2 calendar years.
A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or look-alike/toys of any firearm.
A knife (including plastic, kitchen knives, etc.), brass knuckles, or any other knuckle weapon, a billy club, or any object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.