1. Welcome back! Mr. Schmidt 7A Math

2. My background I grew up in Los Angeles, CA. I attended Arizona State University for my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Get to Know Me

3. Classroom Schedule This is what a typical 7 th Grade schedule looks like.

4. Learn About Our Class Supplies/ Math Notebook Community Homework 7A Website Connected Math Curriculum Student Success Contact Info Syllabus

5. Math Notebook Students will be required to have a separate 3-ring binder for math, 1- or 1.5-inches which includes Your notebook cover sheet, with name and teacher’s name. This can be in the cover (for view binders) or the first page inside the notebook. This 4-page course syllabus Your work lists (will be supplied by the teacher). Use the dividers for these 5 sections, clearly labeled: -Syllabus/ References -Homework -Vocabulary -Notes -Assessments

6. Classroom Community Our classroom rules help us get along with each other: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared.

7. Supplies Textbook: Students will be issued books spread throughout the year. Binder: 1-inch or 1.5-inch binder that will be used for math only. They are expected to keep their book in this binder at all times. (On page 4 are Notebook Guidelines – parent/guardian signature is required after reading through entire class syllabus). Five notebook dividers Pencils: Students are expected to do math work in pencil only. Correcting Pens: Red is suggested, no blue/black or metallic please Paper: An ample supply of loose-leaf notebook paper and graph paper. Post-its and tape: Necessary for putting the interactive vocabulary section together. Scientific calculator Ruler

8. Homework Policy No late homework accepted Make-up work: Students are responsible for making up work due to an absence. The allowed time is equal to the number of days absent. In other words, if a student misses one day, then s/he has one day to make up the work. Students are responsible for finding out about missed work via the 7A website. Finally, students are also responsible for showing completed make-up work to the teacher so it can be graded accordingly. Homework Grading Sheet 5 All problems completed correctly 4.5 All problems completed; most work done correctly 4 Most problems attempted, some given wrong answers or incomplete 3 Only half done, most work wrong or incomplete 1-2 Incomplete and incorrect 0 No work

9. 7A Website Homework and test info will be posted on the team website weekly Any important information from the team or teachers can be found here.

10. Connected Math 3 Along with the Holt textbook, students will receive various workbooks that will be checked out in the library depending on topic. Students will receive log-in information with the syllabus.

11. Ensuring student success Checking StudentVUE/ParentVUE often. Maintaining your math notebooks. Actively participating in class. Asking questions when you don’t understand something. Dress appropriately for school.

12. Communication By e-mail: mschmidt@kyrene.orgmschmidt@kyrene.org Will answer e-mails as soon as possible.

13. Syllabus and Tonight’s Presentation Syllabus will be given out on Monday, August 4 th Tonight’s presentation will be located on the 7A Team Website.

14. Let’s Have a Great Year!