Mr. York’s 8

th

grade math class

Welcome, students!

Welcome to 8th Grade!

  I will introduce you to eighth grade and to our classroom.

If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Topics to Be Covered

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Expectations

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Grading Classroom Rules Math Supplies Being Prepared for Class Homework/Classwork policy Web Site Organization is key Teacher Policy PBS Matrix

Expectations

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My job is to teach.

Your job is to learn.

Time is limited so efficiency is important. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

Read the text and take notes.

Be prepared with necessary materials for class.

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Grading

All assignments, both formal and informal will be graded on the following scale.

Tests Quizzes/Pop Test Classwork Homework Class participation/effort 25% 25% 25% 15% 10% All assignments will be worth a possible 100 points. Assignments must be turned in on time. If not a lower grade can be expected.

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Classroom Rules

Be on time and bring all needed materials to class.

Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

Respect and be polite to all people.

Listen and stay seated when someone is talking.

Respect other people’s property.

Obey all school rules.

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Math Supplies

(2) 1.5 inch ring binder or 3 hole notebook.

(15-20) sheet protectors, top loading.

Generous supply of notebook paper.

Generous supply of graph paper.

Composition book.

Tab dividers.

#2 pencils.

Zippered pencil pouch.

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Compass Protractor Ruler Markers – pencil or crayon Dictionary

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Be prepared for class

Students are to be prepared with necessary materials needed for class.

Students without pencils, books, and other supplies disrupt the instruction process.

Disruptions of class when students are not prepared could receive disciplinary action.

Students that are disruptive will be subject to PBS rules.

Please refer to classroom rules or the PBS matrix.

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Homework/Classwork

Homework/classwork will most often be assigned daily.

Homework/classwork is to be completed on loose-leaf notebook/graph paper using a

pencil.

It must be labeled in the upper right hand corner with name, page numbers and dates performed.

ALL MATH PROBLEMS ARE TO BE COPIED AND ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN.

Homework/Classwork cont.

     Missed homework/classwork must be made up by the next school day to receive a passing grade.

If the assignment is not turned in on time, a zero can be expected.

Missing assignments can result in parent letters, lunch detention, or ISS.

The most often cause of student failure in school is not completing or turning in assignments.

It is your responsibility to get your assignments.

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Math Web site

There are a number of important links on my web site for math. [email protected]

Algebra help Pre-Algebra Help Study Island Math Dictionary Interactive Math Graph paper Study Guide for students/parents

 Organization is the key to a

successful year.

Students are expected to bring all materials necessary for class.

  Student’s planners are required at all times in math class. Your planner will be used for assignment notation, hall passes and communication with parents.

All test/quizzes, classwork, and homework will be required to be kept in your class notebook (provided by teacher). Random checks of the notebook will be done for a grade.

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Organization cont.

A math dictionary will be required of each student. (composition book) In each chapter we will discuss math vocabulary that is important and students will record these along with definitions and examples of each.

This will also be checked periodically for a grade.

We will spend class time organizing your binders and dictionary so you will know where to find certain items. If you are asked to produce items

for verification and cannot, they are not much good to you.

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Tardiness

There will be no tardy bell for 8 th grade.

Class starts when the teacher begins. If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the teacher begins class, please check in at the school office before coming to class.

If you are tardy three times, it may be counted as an absence.

Teacher Policy

• • • My door is always open to you as my student or as an individual. I will discuss in confidence anything you feel is important to your success at school.

Also, I will discuss in confidence any issues you wish to talk about that may be personal or non-school related issues.

Anything we discuss is confidential and will remain so. Your confidence in me as a teacher and person are important and necessary for us to succeed.

All Settings You follow all adult directions You help keep the school orderly You keep hands to yourself and maintain personal space You ask permission to leave any setting and have a pass You report any problems to a teacher or admin verbally or use counselor’s form You walk to the right in all settings You have all necessary supplies You are on time You hand in assignments on time You are respectful of classmates and teachers You enter and exit in an orderly manner You will use your planner in each class You keep hands to yourself and maintain personal space You will sign in and out unless you are with your class You will be respectful of other in the library You will turn the mouse over before exiting the lab You will use your time wisely You will keep the lab clean and orderly You will enter and exit in an orderly manner You will not chew gum in the media center You will leave all food, drink, and chewing gum outside of the lab You put trash into proper receptacles or recycle bucket You will restrain from placing graffiti on school property You will restrain from throwing any objects in school or on the bus

Positive Behavior System Matrix

Classroom Media Center Computer Lab Cafeteria Gym/Assembly Breezeway Bathrooms You use your inside voice You will use your library voice whisper You will have adult supervision at all times You will enter with your teacher You follow all safety rules when using equipment You walk quietly and in an orderly manner You keep walls and stalls free of graffiti You use time wisely You keep the library orderly You will enter and exit in an orderly manner You will stay in your assigned place You follow all game rules and routine You talk quietly You keep bathroom clean You sit with the class you enter with You keep all walls and seats free of graffiti You keep your hands and feet to yourself You respect others privacy Hallways You walk on the right side of the hallway You walk quietly so others can continue learning You return to class promptly You clean tables before your class leaves You use your inside voice You follow your teachers directions You need special permission to take food and drink from the cafeteria You need permission to use the gym restrooms if you are not in gym class You need to keep to the right of the sidewalk at all times You need to keep moving on the sidewalk You wash your hands each visit You deposit all trash in proper waste can You keep your hands and feet to yourself You keep bulletin boards neat and clean You keep your hands and feet to yourself You have a pass if you are not with your class at all times

Let’s Have a Great Year!