Mrs. Banowski
7th/8th Grade Mathematics
Illinois School, Park Forest IL
Supplies for Homeroom Only
2 boxes of Kleenex
1 Container of Disinfectant Wipes
1 Hand Sanitizer
1 extra pack of 24 ct pencils
Supplies
Red Pen Folder
24 Pencils 2 packs Loose leaf wide ruled
2 different colored Highlighters
12” Ruler (with inches & cm) Blue/Black Pen
3 Section Wide Rule Spiral PracticeWorkbook, Textbook, Illinois Planner
Skinny Markers Calculator TI 30 or TI 83/84
Personal Reading Book Scissors, Protractor, Compass
4 packets 5”x8” lined index cards
Absenteeism
If you are absent, hand in homework with the word absent written on top the day you return. If you are absent the day of a scheduled quiz or test, take it the day you return. If the scheduled quiz/test land on the day you return, you are to still take it. You have one day to make up assignments for each day you are absent.
Check the homework list to get missing assignments. If we are correcting that assignment in class, it is okay for you to write down the answers and any extra explanations. You must still complete the assignment and show all work.
All handed out papers will be in the absent bin. Please look in this bin the day you return.
The Start of Every Class
We will start class every day with the same routine: open book to previous night’s homework, red pen and completed assignment. All other books in your desk. If homework is collected, it must be turned in at that time or it is considered late. Start the do now in your spiral silently in your assigned seats.
Note Taking
Always start a new page for new notes
Date in Margin Chapter.Section, Title, Page # on First Line
Include vocabulary, written examples and other copied notes from posters and notes on the board (A red pen and highlighter will be used)
The back of your spiral will be for notes that will help you with the High School Entrance Exam, State Testing and future Mathematics Classes
Homework
Your child has a black Mathematics Folder and Spiral where all notes and board work are taken. Please advise your child to use their spiral while completing homework, as they will have examples of how to complete the homework problems there. Your child should review their class work for at least ½ hour per day. A calculator is needed for class. TI 30or TI83/84
Completing Homework
Use a pencil, show all work for full credit even if a calculator is used, circle final answer. Use the following heading
First Last Name
Date
Period
Assignment: (book, page, # of problems)
Write both the problem and the answer.
Show all work in detail
Circle answer
Answers only will not be accepted
Draw all related figures or diagrams
Write “Absent Work” on top of page if it is a make up assignment.
Late homework can be handed in the following day for ½ credit
Homework Procedures
· Copy down assignment from board daily.
· Review sample problems done in class and examples in textbook to help you with your homework.
How to Study for a Quiz/Test
Review the incorrect problems from a group of homework that you corrected (this should be in red pen), review problems that teacher instructed you to highlight and any other objectives you feel need to be focused on.
Test/Quiz Taking
Separate desks, take out 2 pencils and a blank cover sheet, and place all other supplies under the desk (make sure to bring a book to silently read for every test day). No one is allowed to be excused from the class or use a computer on the day of a test. We do not want to disturb those that are taking longer on an exam. Please circle your final answer. YOU MUST SHOW ALL WORK FOR FULL CREDIT!!!!!
Grading Policy
A 93-100
B 87-92
C 78-86
D 70-77
F below 70
Your child’s grade will be comprised of class participation, assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.
Classroom Rules
- Respect yourself, others, and property at all times.
- Raise hand for permission to ask a question or make a comment.
- Follow directions first time they are given.
- Come prepared for class every day.
- Sharpen Pencils first five minutes of class.
- Please stay seated during instruction time.
- You must have a pass to leave and enter class during class hours.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at .
I look forward to a successful year!!
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:
Make sure all student and parent Edline and Power School is activated before open house in case you may have any questions. This is an excellent way to stay on top of the students’ grades and missing assignments.
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