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Welcome to Mrs. Brown's 8th Grade Math Class!!
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Welcome to Mrs. Brown's 8th Grade Math Class!!Welcome to 8th Grade Math!!
With your teacher....Mrs. Brown!!!
Plan for the day:1. go over the syllabus and technology information2. go over the parent letter first homework of the year!3. note cards
Goals/Objective:We will understand the rules and expectations for class.
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Goals1. Learn the rules of mathematics through a variety of methods2. Learn the skills needed to pass the STAAR Test3. See that math can be fun and is relevant to life
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Classroom rules1. RESPECT!! What does respect look like?
2. Be on time and prepared for class.
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3. No cell phones unless I have said that you may use your phone.
4. All work must be done in pencil.
5. Use appropriate language.
6. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK!!
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Student Expectations:1. In your seat when the bell rings2. No talking when the teacher is talking.
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3. You attempt to do everything the teacher asks of you.4. Listen to the teacher and follow directions.
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Consequences for behavior (at the teacher's discretion and depending upon the severity of behavior):1. verbal warning2. phone call/email to parents (and/or coaches) and/or lunch detention
3. removal from class and sent to Mr. Railsback
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Homeworktwo parts:1. graded worksheet covers old material should be review; will be about 10 problemsgiven on Fridaydue on the following Thursdaygraded on correct answers AND WORKTurned in on time for a max of 100%
one day late is a max of 80% two days late is max of 70% anything later is max of 50%
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Daily Workaccount for 40% of your grade include assignments completed in class include writing , participation, math, and quizzescompleted in pencil. normally collected on the day it is assignedIn Gradebook, it will be listed by TEKS with
description will be a culmination of your mastery, not individual assignments
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Testsmakes up 60% of your gradewill include short answer and essay questionsuse pencil on test; pen means 20% off your score
Projectsmay be assigned throughout the yearif project is late, you lose 20% for each day it is late
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TechnologyRemind sends text messages or email
reminders sent from Mrs. Brownalso available as an app
To join RemindOption 1: text to 81010 the message
@67ad9g Option 2: go to rmd.at/67ad9g
Website will have a copy of the notes on there as well as links to other websitesto help you
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Textbooks and CurriculumThe state changed what you have to learn. A lot of what was Algebra I is now in 8th grade math.
New textbooks you will do work in the book and tear out the assignmentsYou will keep textbooks in the classroom.Keep them neat and clean.You lose it, then you pay for it
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Tutorialswill be offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
until 4:15 pmmay have additional tutorials for testsmorning tutorials are okay, check with Mrs. Brown first
may be cancelled join Remind to find outcan also attend ALL in Mrs. Frerich's room
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Restroom passesYou get 2 to use per nine weeks. You maynot ask to go during the middle of the lesson.I may tell you to wait or refuse to let you go. You must turn in your cell phone when going to the restroom.Only one person is allowed out of the room at a time. Any unused restroom passes may beturned in for extra credit.
Prayer boxWrite any prayer concerns on a slip of paper or notecard. Mrs. Brown will pray over those concerns.
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Absent workThere are folders on the counter that will haveany work from when a student is absent. It isyour responsibility to get this work.
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Fire drillWe exit the doors to the left and meet as a classover in the grass across from the 6th grade pickup area.
Tornado drillWe go down the 8th grade hallway and get inthe protective position.
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Housekeeping items1. lotions/perfumes
2. temperature
3. SmartBoard
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You have to try. I cannot do the work for you nor can I understand the material for you. I will do everything in my power to help you, but I cannot do it for you.
I also ask that you do not say that you are bad at math.
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LetterYou and a parent need to read it.Your parent also needs to read the syllabus.You and your parent need to sign it (you need to
print your name). Your parent needs to give either a phone number or an email for me to contact them.
This is the first homework grade of the year!! DUE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30!!
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Name
AddressCity, State ZipHome phone number (or # to reach your parent)Parent/guardian namesDate of Birth
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Exit Slip Question
What about math this year worries you the most?
