1. Mr. Miller’s Classroom Rules and Expectations

2. Topics to be Discussed: When can your child receive extra help? When can your child receive extra help? What materials will my child need for the school year? What materials will my child need for the school year? What are the classroom expectations? What are the classroom expectations? What is the homework policy? What is the homework policy? How can I check my child’s progress throughout the semester? How can I check my child’s progress throughout the semester? What will my child be learning this year? What will my child be learning this year? How can I contact Mr. Miller? How can I contact Mr. Miller?

3. When can your child receive extra help? I am available before school and after school starting at 7:30 and ending at 3:30 every day. I am available before school and after school starting at 7:30 and ending at 3:30 every day. My scheduled remediation time is every Wednesday after school until 4:15. My scheduled remediation time is every Wednesday after school until 4:15. Every day during homeroom for 48 minutes your child can come see me all days except for AR days which are days 3 and 6 (that means 4 out of every 6 days your child can receive extra help without coming to before school or staying after!) Every day during homeroom for 48 minutes your child can come see me all days except for AR days which are days 3 and 6 (that means 4 out of every 6 days your child can receive extra help without coming to before school or staying after!) I am also available to stay after any day your child sees me one day in advance and most days I can stay after if they ask me that day as long as I do not have an appointment. I am also available to stay after any day your child sees me one day in advance and most days I can stay after if they ask me that day as long as I do not have an appointment.

4. What materials will my child need for the school year? A three ring binder is encouraged because all materials given will be three-hole punched and required to be kept for a large amount of time. A three ring binder is encouraged because all materials given will be three-hole punched and required to be kept for a large amount of time. Classroom calculators are available for your child but they will need to do problems outside the classroom so it is encouraged for them to have their own TI-34. Classroom calculators are available for your child but they will need to do problems outside the classroom so it is encouraged for them to have their own TI-34. If you are unable to purchase this calculator for your child please contact Mr. Miller to discuss the situation! If you are unable to purchase this calculator for your child please contact Mr. Miller to discuss the situation! It is encouraged to use pens for notes and pencils for quizzes and tests but it is their decision what writing utensil is ultimately used. It is encouraged to use pens for notes and pencils for quizzes and tests but it is their decision what writing utensil is ultimately used. Paper is provided on a daily basis! Paper is provided on a daily basis!

5. What are the classroom expectations? Be on time! Be on time! Be prepared: Be prepared: Notebook Notebook Pencil or Pen Pencil or Pen Bring your book everyday Bring your book everyday Be courteous to others! Be courteous to others! Follow all rules in the school district manual! Follow all rules in the school district manual!

6. What is the homework policy? The homework policy at the high school is universal for all mathematics classrooms. The homework policy at the high school is universal for all mathematics classrooms. It is supported and endorsed by Mrs. Thomas the high school principal. It is supported and endorsed by Mrs. Thomas the high school principal. If your child misses more than 5 assignments in one nine weeks the highest average they can receive is a 69%! If your child misses more than 5 assignments in one nine weeks the highest average they can receive is a 69%! Your child has the opportunity to make up any homework assignment during the nine weeks for a chapter before the chapter test. Your child has the opportunity to make up any homework assignment during the nine weeks for a chapter before the chapter test. Once your child takes the chapter test any homework they missed in that chapter counts towards their 5 they may miss. Once your child takes the chapter test any homework they missed in that chapter counts towards their 5 they may miss. We believe that homework is an integral part of your child’s success in mathematics and that is why we believe they should not miss more than 5 assignments! We believe that homework is an integral part of your child’s success in mathematics and that is why we believe they should not miss more than 5 assignments!

7. How can I check my child’s progress throughout the semester? Edline is the computer program we use to submit and post your child’s progress. Edline is the computer program we use to submit and post your child’s progress. You can access your child’s grade for every course using the username and password provided by the school district. You can access your child’s grade for every course using the username and password provided by the school district. If you do not remember the username and password please stop and see the high school secretary! If you do not remember the username and password please stop and see the high school secretary! I will update your child’s grades every Friday and after every Quiz or Test! I will update your child’s grades every Friday and after every Quiz or Test! This way you can stay on top of their progress throughout the semester! This way you can stay on top of their progress throughout the semester!

8. What will my child be learning this year? Your child will be going through the entire geometry book learning about geometric figures and their properties. Your child will be going through the entire geometry book learning about geometric figures and their properties. They will also be proficient in a computer software program, Geometer’s Sketchpad! They will also be proficient in a computer software program, Geometer’s Sketchpad! Your child will be involved in a community project that will require them to find and estimate the materials needed to finish a new construction home. Your child will be involved in a community project that will require them to find and estimate the materials needed to finish a new construction home. Your child will be working with clinometers to measure objects indirectly! Your child will be working with clinometers to measure objects indirectly! I encourage you to ask your child about the community project and if you would like to get involved please contact myself! I encourage you to ask your child about the community project and if you would like to get involved please contact myself!

9. How can I contact Mr. Miller? You can contact me through email at jmiller@jsasd.k12.pa.us You can contact me through email at jmiller@jsasd.k12.pa.usjmiller@jsasd.k12.pa.us You can also contact me by phone at 570-398-7170 ext. 1908 You can also contact me by phone at 570-398-7170 ext. 1908

10. Thank You! This school year and your child’s success is dependent on our contact and cooperation with one another. This school year and your child’s success is dependent on our contact and cooperation with one another. I look forward to working with you throughout the school your! I look forward to working with you throughout the school your! I also look forward to educating your child and our future. I also look forward to educating your child and our future. If you would like to be involved in the community project please contact me through email or by phone. If you would like to be involved in the community project please contact me through email or by phone. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at any time! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at any time!