Course Information:  Math class is an eighty minute class period enabling us to spend more time investigating the topics that we are studying with activities, projects and experiments. We have adopted a new math program called "Connected Mathematics". During this period your child will be working independently and in small groups investigating and discovering how math is a part of our everyday life. Writing reflections will be an important part of the math assignments. This gives your child a chance to write what he/she has experienced or discovered in class. Your child will be working on math skills and strategies to build academic success and confidence in math.

Being prepared:  A math notebook, math text book, agenda, any assignments, and a pencil must be brought to class EVERY day.

Attendance:  Attendance is very important with this new math program. The program emphasizes a great deal of group work and student investigations. Class work is a major part of the grade. To achieve maximum success, it is of utmost importance for each student to be present. Any extended absences should be avoided.

Absent:  If your student is absent, he/she will need to check the absent folder first thing upon his/her return to get any assignments he/she missed. It is his/her responsibility!! He/she will have as many days as he/she was absent to make up the work.

Assignments:  They are to be handed in on the day that they are due. Late work will not be accepted unless absent. It is the student's responsibility to seek missed assignments and to turn them in within the time frame of their absence.

Grades:
Classwork 30%
Tests 25%
Quizzed 25%
Groupwork/Participation 10%
Homework 10%

Expectations:
Enter classroom quietly and quickly.
Be prepared, with math book, notebook, agenda, pencil, & assignments.
Think.
Listen.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Complete all assignments, (class work, homework, projects, etc.)
Follow ALL school rules.
Give 100% at all times.

Procedures:
Be seated and ready to start on time.
When you hear the teacher’s voice:
- Stop what you are doing.
- Turn and face the teacher.
- Pay attention and be ready for instruction.
Use proper heading on all papers (name, date, period, & assignment).
Check “Absent Day” folder when absent.
Bathroom breaks are to be taken at the beginning or end of class.
Leave all jackets and coats in your locker.
Follow Locker Schedule
Use agenda as a pass to enter the hall & sign out on the “Sign Out” sheet.
End the period/day with TEACHER dismissal.