Information Sheet for

Mrs. Schroder, Mr. Granquist,

& Ms. Green

7th8th Grade Math

  1. Supplies (Needed every day for warm ups, taking notes, & examples)
  2. Composition Book for notes; text will be in class
  3. Notebook Paper, graphing paper in spring
  4. Pencils (erasers) & pens of different colors for grading and notetaking

Please ensure and encourage your child to be prepared with these supplies DAILY.

  1. Class Rules
  2. Enter class with a positive attitude! Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. Begin working on the warm-up and checking practice work.
  3. Respect others and their property. (Including the teacher’s property.)
  4. Raise your hand before speaking AND do not talk while we’re teaching.
  5. Behave so that others may learn and we may teach.
  6. Take good care of school property. We have class sets of calculators (8th grade) and other supplies; please treat it like it’s your own.
  7. Behavior Consequences
  8. Warning
  9. Parent Contact
  10. Office referral
  1. Daily Assignments/Practice Homework
  2. All practice assignments are due the next day and will be checked for effort and gone over to answer questions for accuracy & understanding. .
  3. Students will use Advisory period (6th) to complete work and read/study.
  4. Work from absences will be accepted for full credit according to Tomball ISD rules listed in your handbook. It is your responsibility to retrieve the make-up work from my website or from me if you do not have internet.
  5. Late work or projects will be accepted/graded accordingly:
  6. 1 day late:15 pt deduction
  7. 2 days late:30 pt deduction

V. Quizzes (Double Daily Grade)

a. Quizzes may be given at any time with or without prior notice.

  1. Talking or turning around during a quiz is considered cheating and will not be permitted. See your TJHS handbook for consequences.

VI. Math Tests

  1. Tests will be given on Wednesdays or Fridays
  2. Talking or turning around during a test is considered cheating and will not be permitted. See your TJHS handbook for consequences.
  3. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to arrange a make-up time according to the timeline designated by TISD grading guidelines.

d. TESTCORRECTIONS of 1 point per problem missed can be earned ONLY if workis done in class or tutoring AND with parent/guardian signature within 2 days. BEST to be prepared prior to test day!

VII. How to be successful in Math

  1. Take good notes and study them. The Interactive Notebook (INB) will have examples & handouts to help you. You will also be able

to go to the On-line book for video tutorials & interactive practice.

  1. Ask questions as needed, plug into the REMIND app!
  2. Keep up with daily assignments, even when absent. Be sure to attempt each problem assigned. Homework IS practice!!
  3. When preparing for tests, review homework, quizzes, and your INBso that you remember what all was covered.
  4. Get extra help from parents, guardians, friends, siblings and/or us. We are available for tutoring after school, 2:30-3:00, Tuesday and Thursday. A late bus is available at 4:30 on those 2 days to help if you do not have a ride after Labor Day. ALSO, my home phone is 832-934-2609, cell phone is 713-898-2119 for help so please don’t hesitate to call me, before 10pm, please. Leave a message with your number so I can return your call if I am not available at the time you try.

VIII. How will I know what my math average is?

Once you have received your PIN number and password, you may check your grades at any time (day or night) through “Parent View-It” on our district website. Grades will be updated at least once per week.

a. Be sure to keep your PIN number and password in a safe place. Only the school counselor will be able to provide you with a second confidential copy.

b. Tomball ISD grading guidelines:

c. Tests/projects – 60% of grade

d. Daily work/homework/quizzes – 40% of grade

I am looking forward to this opportunity to show how Math is important in your child’s life!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Schroder ext. 4445 Mr. Granquist ext. 4487

Ms. Green ext. 4451

281-357-3000 for school

tjhs.tomballisd.net (go to staff & click on our name for our websites)

Holt on-line book

User Name: tomballisd_ _ _ _ _ (blanks for student id number)

Password: tisd_ _#_ _(last 2 digits of birth year; upper case initials)