Ms. Little’s 7th Grade Mathematics Welcome Letter

Email: Phone number: (423) 847-4810 ext 41550

Welcome to 7th Grade Mathematics!This is my first year at Hixson Middle School and I am very excited to begin working with your students. This year we will be diving deep into the content, providing your child with the tools he or she needs to feel confident as a mathematician. Some specific information about my class can be found below.

Materials and Fees

For my class, I expect students to have a binder with notebook paper or a notebook and folder combination. All students should have something to write with, something to write on, and something to hold any handouts they might receive.

They will also be responsible for their math textbook and problem solving book, both of which they can bring home and write in. If your child ever needs some extra practice with a concept, the problem solving book is an excellent tool.

There is also a $5 fee which helps the school purchase calculator batteries and other materials used in the classroom.

Attendance and Make-up Work

If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to gather and complete the work that he/she missed.

1)The student may go to the school’s website (hixsonmiddle.com), click on “school staff”, select my name, and view what work was completed during his/her absence.

2)The student may ask me for this information at either the beginning or end of class.

3)The Hamilton County policy for make-up work is as follows:

  • Make-up work is required for excused absences and will receive full credit when turned in by the due date.
  • Make-up work is required for unexcused absences and will receive partial credit.
  • Make-up work must be completed and turned in within five school days of the absence.

Student Grades

Hamilton Grading Scale: A 93-100B 85-92 C 75-84 D 70-74F 69 and below

All grades will be recorded and published in PowerSchool. Grades will be entered approximately once per week.

Communication

Please feel free to email or call me if you have questions or concerns. Please note that when you call my phone number, it will go straight to voicemail. Leave your name and contact information and I will reply in a timely manner.

Assignments, announcements, and additional resources will be posted on my website. Directions for accessing my website can be found in the section regarding Make-up Work.

In addition to the website, I use a messaging system called Remind. It is a one-way texting and email service specifically designed for teachers to send group messages to students, parents, or guardians. To sign up for my Remind class, text @mshlitt to the number 81010 or let me know that you want to use your e-mail address.

Agenda Mates

All students will be given agenda mates. The agenda mate houses important information and is to be utilized for school purposes. Students are expected to have their agenda mate with them at all times. Students may not share or use other students’ agenda mates. The discipline plan is in the agenda mate and will be enforced throughout the school. Teachers will sign the student’s agenda when an infraction occurs. Please look at this page often so that you are aware of any issues.

Thank you,

Ms. Little

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