1. Welcome to Mrs. Martin’s 7th / 8th Grade Math Class

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3. How to Contact Me Email mmartin@misd.org Phone
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Conference Time
7:25 – 8:15

4. My Background
Bachelors Degree from Central Michigan University with Major in Accounting
Teaching Certificate through Alternative Certification
6 years teaching in Magnolia (last 4 years teaching 7th grade math)
Starting 9th year in Montgomery teaching 7th grade math (1st year teaching 8th grade math)
Had 2 children graduate from this district

5. Daily Schedule Warm Up or correct homework (usually graded)
Questions?? answered
New lesson
20+ minutes to start homework
Assignments Monday through Friday, if not completed it becomes homework

6. Online Help Online Textbook – Pearson Texas
Website
Username: firstlastname.misd.org
Password plunchnumber00
Sign into digits Texas not Activ ebook

7. Grades
I go through grades with students usually once per week to keep them informed
Daily Grades (assignments) make up 13%
of a student’s average
Quizzes make up 20% of their average
Major Grades (tests,projects) make up 67% of their average
Progress Reports will be sent home around
Sept. 17
Report Cards sent home around Oct 10

8. Pre-AP Grades
Students must maintain an 80 on report cards every 6 weeks to remain in class
If not, they are automatically transferred into a 7th grade On Level class

9. Make Up Work
Students have number of days plus one to get makeup work turned in
No late work will be accepted
It is student’s responsibility to pick up missing assignments and to turn them in on time.
All assignments are in file box in corner for easy access

10. Tutoring
Tutoring is offered most Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 3:30
Students can go to any math teacher
Must come with questions; tutoring is not an extra class. No extra work will be given or prearranged lessons taught. Help will be given on each students individual needs and questions
If behavior is an issue or students come with no work/questions, they will be asked to leave

11. Test Retakes (8th Grade and Pre-AP)
Way to earn better grade
Anyone can do no matter what they scored on the test
Can only do one retake per 6 week grading period
Must sign up to take it
Retake is done during homework time or during tutoring.
Retake must be done before the next test

12. Test Corrections (7th Grade on level)
Way to better their test grade
Must correct all problems missed showing all work
Will earn up to 5 points to add to their test grade
There is a form to use and there will be a due date for corrections
Open to all students regardless of grade

13. Student Companion Used for math notes and examples
Need to have companions with them every day
Can be used to help with homework
Pre-AP classes are getting copies right now until companions come in

14. Remind Way to get reminders about test, projects and quizzes.
Get text message or depending on how you register.
Students and/or parents are welcome to sign up
At any time you may cancel the reminders

15. 8th Grade On Level

16. 7th Grade Pre-AP

17. Calculator Sale MHS Fundraiser Not required
Same calculator should be useful through the college years
It is the same calculator we are learning to use in class
Gives them an opportunity to use it on homework