Concepts, Probability, & Statistics (CPS):

CPS is a half-year math course that you will have for half of each quarter. During the half-year, we will be working on fractions, rates, ratios, proportions, percents, probability, and statistics, as well as other math topics.

Class Preparation:

Bring the following materials to class everyday:

1) pencil; 2) binder; 3) planner; 4) novel; 5) calculator; 6) Digits Book

Binder:

a) You are expected to keep your binder organized and up to date at all times.

b) If you miss a section of notes, it is your responsibility to get the notes you missed.

c) Youwill have at least one binder check per quarter.

Homework:

a) Homework must be completed in your binder and be ready for me to see at the beginning of class.

b) Homework will be checked daily and will receive full credit if it is completed on time.

c) You will receive half credit for homework that is turned in one day late.

d) All assignments missed due to absence or illness must be made up.

Extra Help:

a)Extra help is available weekly.

b)The day I am staying will be posted on my webpage and on the Reminder board in my classroom.

c)It is your responsibility to seek extra help when you need it.

Grading Policy:

The quarter grade for CPS will be calculated using a point system.

  • Assessments will each be between 25 and 40 points.
  • Classwork assignments will each be between 5 and 20 points.
  • Homework assignments will be 2 points each.

Students Absences and Responsibilities

If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to copy the notes, take any quizzes or tests, and/or make up any homework assignment you have missed. You also need to make sure you receive credit for the homework when you have completed it.

Note to Parents

Your child’s CPS binder will be a very useful tool to see their day to day progress in Concepts, Probability, and Statistics. Their binder will include class notes, homework, and all their graded assignments for the quarter. My webpage is updated regularly. It includes a daily listing of homework, upcoming assessments, and extra help sessions. Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to a successful, educational year with you and your child.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kristen Borges

Please return this welcome letter signed by Wednesday,September 7th.

Student______

Parent/guardian______