Welcome to 2019-2020 School Year
Hello Students and Parents!!
Welcome back to school for the 2019-2020 academic year. My name is Mrs. Zamora and I will be teaching 8th grade Math and Algebra I to your student. I am excited to have your child in my class this year! I look forward to working with you to make this a wonderful school year for everyone!
Please refer to my classrooms policies and procedures, read them carefully and feel free to reach out to me if you have a question. I encourage you to check Cross-Point frequently for updates on your child grades and progress. Open communication is a key to a successful year in math. If you have any questions throughout the year, please don’t hesitate to contact me via phone or through email: [email protected]
EVERYDAY MATERIALS
* 1 inch binder (heavy duty preferred)
* lined paper
* Graph paper (3 whole punched)
* Sharpened Pencils/Mechanical Pencils – sharpening of pencils is only permitted during the first 3 minutes of the class. Students must have two or more sharpened pencils as backup. Students are required to use pencil in all their work.
* Eraser .
* Dry erase markers
* 1 pen for corrections
* Internet Access – IXL, I-ready.
* TI-30XA
EVERYDAY MATERIALS
Wish List for classroom:
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Expo Markers
Tissue-Kleenex
* 1 inch binder (heavy duty preferred)
* lined paper
* Graph paper (3 whole punched)
* Sharpened Pencils/Mechanical Pencils – sharpening of pencils is only permitted during the first 3 minutes of the class. Students must have two or more sharpened pencils as backup. Students are required to use pencil in all their work.
* Eraser .
* Dry erase markers
* 1 pen for corrections
* Internet Access – IXL, I-ready.
* TI-30XA
EVERYDAY MATERIALS
Wish List for classroom:
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Expo Markers
Tissue-Kleenex
EXPECTATIONS
Be RESPECTFUL (to yourself, others, and property), Be Punctual, Be Prepared, Be Actively Engaged (be productive) Communicate Appropriately (Be Polite)
· Stay on Task
· LEND a helping hand when needed.
· TAKE responsibility for your own actions.
· ARRIVE to class on time, ready to learn, with ALL supplies (pencil, paper, etc)
· Show ALL your work
· Complete all class work and homework assignments. This is essential as it allows for practice and correcting mistakes. If absent, it is the students’ responsibility to obtain and complete all work assigned.
· Participate in class activities, both independently and team work
Discipline: The School Wide Discipline Plan will be enforced
Be RESPECTFUL (to yourself, others, and property), Be Punctual, Be Prepared, Be Actively Engaged (be productive) Communicate Appropriately (Be Polite)
· Stay on Task
· LEND a helping hand when needed.
· TAKE responsibility for your own actions.
· ARRIVE to class on time, ready to learn, with ALL supplies (pencil, paper, etc)
· Show ALL your work
· Complete all class work and homework assignments. This is essential as it allows for practice and correcting mistakes. If absent, it is the students’ responsibility to obtain and complete all work assigned.
· Participate in class activities, both independently and team work
Discipline: The School Wide Discipline Plan will be enforced
GRADING SYSTEM (MATH)
45% Test and Quizzes
25% Classwork, Bell-work, Class
20% Homework (Will be assigned at least 4 times a week. HOMEWORK not done can be turned in the next day for a 70% after that student will receive a zero)
10% CHARGES (Cooperation, Honesty, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, Self-Control)
** Algebra 1 the EOC exam is 30% of your final grade**
The following factors are considered when evaluating student work habits (Charges grade):
• Attends class regularly
• Arrives to class on time
• Comes prepared with required work tools
• Completes assigned homework
• Maintains an assigned notebook or other organization system
• Is dressed appropriately
• Participates in class work and discussions
• Is motivated and organized
• Shows an attitude of cooperation with teacher and fellow students
Is respectful of others’ class participation and opportunities to learn
• Demonstrating knowledge and application of CHARGES – Cooperation, Honesty, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, Self-Control.
Zero Tolerance:
Cursing, Teasing, Bullying, Disrespect
Copying = Cheating = ZERO
No talking, whispering, walking, looking at notes or other people’s papers during tests. This will be strictly enforced. If caught, student will receive a zero and parents will be contacted immediately.
45% Test and Quizzes
25% Classwork, Bell-work, Class
20% Homework (Will be assigned at least 4 times a week. HOMEWORK not done can be turned in the next day for a 70% after that student will receive a zero)
10% CHARGES (Cooperation, Honesty, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, Self-Control)
** Algebra 1 the EOC exam is 30% of your final grade**
The following factors are considered when evaluating student work habits (Charges grade):
• Attends class regularly
• Arrives to class on time
• Comes prepared with required work tools
• Completes assigned homework
• Maintains an assigned notebook or other organization system
• Is dressed appropriately
• Participates in class work and discussions
• Is motivated and organized
• Shows an attitude of cooperation with teacher and fellow students
Is respectful of others’ class participation and opportunities to learn
• Demonstrating knowledge and application of CHARGES – Cooperation, Honesty, Assertiveness, Responsibility, Gratitude, Empathy, Self-Control.
Zero Tolerance:
Cursing, Teasing, Bullying, Disrespect
Copying = Cheating = ZERO
No talking, whispering, walking, looking at notes or other people’s papers during tests. This will be strictly enforced. If caught, student will receive a zero and parents will be contacted immediately.