Below is a copy of the Math Guidelines that went home at the beginning of the year. It addresses a lot of common concerns parents have including homework and grading policies.

MATH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES

• EXPECT DAILY HOMEWORK.
  • (3 incomplete assignments will be assigned detention.)

• EXPECT TESTS AT THE END OF EACH UNIT
  • Test reviews will be sent home to be signed by parents the night before the test (5 bonus points on   test). Reviews are VERY SIMILAR to the test. Working the review will be a good indicator of how well the student will do on the test.

• KEY TO UNDERSTANDIN MATH IS PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!
• INCOMPLETE/INCORRECT DAILY WORK.
  • May be completed by the NEXT day for no more than 70%.
• PLEASE UTILIZE E-MAIL IF/WHEN POSSIBLE.
  • Teachers can respond more quickly to email than phone calls, and it is more reliable than phone messages.

7TH GRADE GRADING POLICY

• DAILY WORK – 50%
  • HOMEWORK
  • QUIZZES
• TESTS – 50%

TUTORIALS

• Every morning from 7:40-7:55

The online textbook is just how it sounds… the WHOLE textbook online. It also has tons of resources that the printed text can’t offer-

• ONLINE TUTORIALS

• PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS

• ANIMATED EXAMPLES

• AND MORE….

CLICK HERE to go to the online textbook.

You will need the following information to access certain resources:

Registered Member: MAC1TX07

Password: lonestar

I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer break! Although mine felt a little short, I am excited about starting school again. I look forward to working with and getting to know the students, and it’s my hope that in our class each child will not only achieve academic success but personal success as well.

Sixth grade is a totally new experience for our students…switching classes, dealing with lockers, more homework, and more responsibility. This can be a challenging year for some students, but I feel that together we can make it an enjoyable and successful year for our kids! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you have along the way.