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.  Our math program is 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. 

Practice Work:
Practice work, also known as homework, will be assigned as needed.  These assignments will be recorded in the student's agenda at the start of the class or at the end of class.  It may not be every night.  Practice work at home reinforces what has been learned in class and gives the student an opportunity to obtain additional help the following day during class.  If it is assigned it is VERY IMPORTANT that it is completed the best he/she can and to bring any difficult problems in the next day for clarification.   You can check what the assignment is by viewing my web page at www.millvillenj.gov.  Click on "homework" then "lakeside" then my name.  Instructions are located in math notebook (pink paper). 

Being prepared:

A math notebook (sprial, 70 page, wide ruled), math text book, agenda, any assignments, and a pencil must be brought to class EVERY day.

Attendance:

Attendance is very important with this 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 and chart with notebook table of contents 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:

Test               25%

Quizzes           25%

Classwork       30%

Practice work  10%

Participation    10%

 *Grades can be viewed by viewing "oncourse" at www.millvillenj.gov and clicking on parent/student portal and signing in with either student ID or parent log in and password. 

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: things you need to do (a routine)

Ø Sharpen pencil and/or get a drink at the beginning of class.



Please see my "Rules" & "Discipline Plan" found on this web page on the left hand side in the yellow column.

Ø Get all materials (refer to job list).

Ø Be seated and begin warm up

Ø Have practice work out and ready to review.

Ø Incomplete practice work: complete Student Responsibility card
     (pink slip) and return to teacher.

Ø Copy assignments on board into your agenda.

Ø When you see the teacher’s hand, (give me 5):

- Stop what you are doing.

- Turn and face the teacher.

- Pay attention and be ready for instruction.

Ø Use proper heading on all papers (name, date, period #,
     assignment & student # assigned by teacher).

Ø Follow group work roles posted in classroom.

Ø Use question cards: Ask 3 before me!

Ø Team # strips: used to get group back on track. Each strip
      taken by teacher lowers grade by 1 letter. Can earn strip back if
      groups returns to task.

Ø Check “Absent Day” folder when absent and notebook table of
     contents chart.

Ø Tardy: place excused late pass in basket, sit quietly, and take
      out materials. Do not disturb class. Unexcused late to class
      with no pass, automatic detention!

Ø Finish work early: go back over your work, begin next
     assignment or assigned practice work, and/or practice your
     math skills and challenge yourself, (see skills activities box or
     worksheets in bin on table).

Ø Assembly: Walk in a line, quickly and silently. Sit with your class
     in assigned area of auditorium and do not talk once assembly
     starts. No gum, automatic detention!

Ø Drills: Walk in line, quickly and silently and listen for instruction.

Ø Intercom announcements: Stop what you are doing and listen
     for instruction.

Ø Phone calls: lower voices immediately.

Ø Substitute teacher: follow all rules and procedures as if teacher  
      is present. Substitute will have specific plans and agenda to 
      follow.

Ø Progress Reports: Will be printed by teacher and given out mid 
      marking period and end of marking period. If grade is below 70,
      parent signature is required and returned the next day.

Ø Bathroom breaks are to be taken at the beginning or end of
     class.

Ø Use agenda as a pass to leave the room.

Ø Follow Locker Schedule posted in room/hallway.

Ø Leave all jackets, coats, & book bags in your locker.

Ø End the period/day with TEACHER dismissal.

Ø Put all materials away.

Ø Clean up around you and push chair in.

Ø Wait for teacher to dismiss the class.

Ø Teacher “Note Box” can be used for any problems or concerns
      anytime.

Ø Recycle!! Blue trash bin is for paper only. Gray can is for all
     else.

Ø Place completed assignments in proper Red Bins on long table.

Ø If class room door is closed, wait in a line against lockers
     outside of class quietly until teacher opens door and signals to 
     come in or until teacher arrives.