1. Curriculum Night Welcome to Mrs. Rife’s 7 th /8 th Math Class

2. College prep program All honors classes Student responsibility Student self-motivation Extra parental help as needed Faster pace Mastery of the district curriculum Extra challenge to prepare for success at the next level I will do all I can to help your child succeed!

3. Grading Policy Standard for ACP and Hamilton Prep Math Homework is corrected, but not graded Standards checks are taken directly from the homework Grades are based on mastery of the curriculum 75% Tests and Quizzes 15% Standards Checks 10% Projects, class work No retakes of tests or quizzes Students may retake one standards check in each 4½ week period (before the mid-quarter or end- of-quarter assessment)

4. Semester Grades There will be a final exam each semester for all students We will be on an early release final exam schedule similar to the high schools (more details closer to the time) Semester grades are weighted as follows: –40% quarter 1 grade –40% quarter 2 grade –20% final exam grade

5. Typical Day Warm up Go over homework Math lesson –Direct instruction –Group practice -teacher circulating –Hands-on activity or game if possible –Ticket out the door when appropriate

6. Progress checks Formative (informal) Frequent checks in class Warm-up check for specific skills Ticket out the door Homework check Standards check Summative (formal) Test/quizzes Mid-quarter and end-of-quarter assessment Final exam each semester

7. What to do if you don’t understand Ask questions Look over your notes and examples Ask for help at home Call a friend Go to weekly tutoring Go online –You tube –classzone.com or other math sites Don’t give up!

8. Absences Difficult to make up missed lesson and discussion Students are responsible for the learning that was done! Quizzes and Tests made up before or after school I can’t meet individually with every absent student

9. In Closing Supplies for Math –Spiral notebook-all work done here! –Scientific calculator –Pencils! –Red pen Giving Tree Curriculum Night Handouts Have a specific question? - Send me an e-mail and I will get back to you ASAP!