2009 -2010

This year we are doing a two period block for math classes.  This will give us more time to cover the material and to better help the students.  We will be using a researched based text Transitional Mathematics.

MATH

COURSE CONTENT
We will be working on Developing Number Sense by reviewing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Additional course content will include factors, fractions, decimals, graphs, and some pre algebra.  Problem solving will also be covered.

HOMEWORK

Homework will be REQUIRED of your student. Homework is generally assigned on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. It should take no longer than 20 minutes. If your child is having trouble and has worked 20 minutes you may “sign off” for that assignment.  All assignments are due the day after they are assigned.  Late work will be accepted until Friday of that week, but will result in a lower grade.
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit can be anything having to do with math or anything that impacts the student’s life.  It can be taken from the newspaper, a magazine, a cartoon, or a program on TV.  Extra credit will be presented to the class.  Your student may do 3 extra credits each nine weeks.  Each extra credit is worth 1% point on top of their final grade average.  Example: 87% would become a 90% moving the grade from a B to an A-.
GRADING SCALE                                            SUPPLIES
        100 – 90 = A                           pencil and paper, box of tissue,
         89 – 80 = B                                and a roll of paper towels
         79 -- 70 = C                    (all math MUST be done in PENCIL)
         69 – 60 = D
         59 and below =F
 

AGENDA BOOKS:
Agenda books are a MUST, and will be used daily for recording assignments and school to parent communication. They are also used for the student’s hall pass.
TARDIES and DRESS CODE:
The school’s tardy policy and dress code will be                    STRICTLY ENFORCED.

CLASSROOM RULES: 
Be Polite, Be Prompt, Be Productive, Be Prepared, and Be Positive.

DISCIPLINE: 
1st   Offense Is a verbal warning,  
2nd  Name on board, stay 1 minute during passing,  
3rd  Check by name, 2 minutes during passing, 
4th     2 checks by, name stay during passing and a call home or referral to the office which may result in lunch detention or ISS (In School Suspension).

 Please feel free to call if you have any questions.

I’m looking forward to a great year.

 Ann Plante

 Grant Middle School

299-2113 EXT-3227