1. Welcome to Open House! Math 8 (Pre-Algebra) Mrs. Marx and Mrs. Stokes

2. Introduction – Janet Marx Have taught 20 years in the VBCPS system. Product of Virginia Beach Schools. Graduated from Bayside High School. Volunteer at PAES. Undergraduate degree from ODU and Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UVA. 8 th grade – my favorite grade to teach!

3. Introduction – Bea Stokes 8 years in the VBCPS system. Product of VBCPS. Graduated from Kempsville HS. Undergraduate degree from NSU. Masters degree is under construction. 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade – are my favorite grades to teach!

4. Student Behaviors Be prompt  Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared  Have materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant  Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive  Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a problem solver  Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

5. Supplies Textbooks were issued and need to stay home. Classroom set of textbooks Binder with math section, loose leaf paper, pencils, and erasers.

6. Routine Enter classroom and pick up calculator. Place homework on desk along with punch card. Look on board and start warm-up as teacher checks homework for completion. Go over warm-up and homework answers – students make corrections. Mini-quiz

7. Routine Teach a new concept. Activities – Use a variety of teaching strategies to break up the time. Incorporate 21 st century skills.  Group work/Partners  Collaboration  Independent work  Games  Dry Erase Board Drills  Video Clips  Critical Thinking  Problem Solving  Music

8. Routine Teach another concept. More activities Closure Assign homework Clean up materials at group

9. Homework Assigned every class. Must show ALL work for credit. Late homework will be accepted for credit. It is NOT busy work. Assigned with a purpose! Reinforce skills taught in class. Teaches time management and responsibility. Listserv

10. Grading Tests  Study Guide Quizzes  Mini-Quizzes  BIG Quizzes Notebooks  Table of Contents  Collected on the day of a test. Homework Projects Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 64-69% = D Below 64% = E

11. Need Extra Help? Tutoring on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in room 323. Homework Center in mornings starting at 7:30. After school tutoring on Tuesdays in room 313 and Thursdays in room 406. Starts October 1. PAMS Time

12. Communication E-mail – preferred contact method Listserv Parent Portal Wikispace Voicemail

13. Behavior Warning – verbal and non-verbal E-mail home Phone Call home Morning Detention at 8:15 Behavior Mod Referral

14. Our Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

15. Any Questions?