Math 7Th/8Th Grade

Math 7th/8th Grade

2015-2016

Instructor: Mrs. Grennier “Mrs. G” Room 215

Email:

Email will be checked frequently and is the best way to contact me.

Grading

 60% Major grades (Exams, Major Labs, Homework Stamp Sheet)

 40% Minor grades (Frequent quizzes, minor labs)

 Cheating of any kind will result in “zeros” for all voluntary participants.

Daily Work

Practice is assigned almost each day. It will consist of problems that reinforce the concepts learned that day, a notebook check, an exercise or activity, or a project that is intended to help you see the connections between several concepts. There should never be any late daily work as it is done in class each day and turned in. See the section on make-up work for when you are absent.

Quizzes and Tests

Quizzes are always a minor grade and will be given weekly. They will be a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and calculations when appropriate. All retakes for need to be scheduled during tutorial times or by appointment. You will have 3 days after the quiz grades are posted to complete the retake.

Tests are always a major grade and will be given after each unit. Tests are mostly multiple choice taken on a scannable answer document with a few short answer questions to be written on the answer document. You will have 3 days after the test grades are posted to complete the retake.

Late Work

All work must be turned in at the beginning of the period on the due date. Late work will be accepted according to school policy.

Make up Work

If you are absent, it is necessary for you to get the work you missed when you return to class. You will have as many days as you were absent to complete the work for full credit. Copies of handouts are located in folders in the back of the room; look in the folder(s) for the day(s) you missed. It is highly recommended that you come in outside of class to get the instruction you missed.

Disputes/problems

At some point during the school year, many students find that they have a question about grading or some other issue that they need worked out. If you, at any point, believe that I have graded an assignment incorrectly or made some other mistake, I encourage you to bring it to my attention so it may be corrected as quickly as possible. You work hard for your grades, and if I have made a mistake I very much want to ensure that it is corrected!

Extra Credit

My policy is to not offer any extra credit work. Students who pay attention, take notes, do their work, and turn it in on time do well in my class. If you have missing assignments, I will allow you to turn them in for reduced points.

Honor Code

It is assumed that you will follow the honor code at all times. Cheating, plagiarism, and other academic dishonesty will be quickly referred to the school administration for investigation and subsequent disciplinary action.

Tutorials **Tutorials should be the first place you go when struggling**

I will be available for tutorials after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm OR Tuesday 7:40am – 8:15am. If you cannot come doing these times, please email me to make an appointment.

Cell Phones/iPods/Computers

McMillan has a new policy that students must read during any down time that may arise during the school year. Because of this, technology will be very limit in class, especially for personal use. I do like to have students use their devices at times to look up topics or key vocabulary, or to play a review game.

Reminder Text/Email – for students and parents

To sign up for reminder text or email, go to the websites belowand add your cell phone number or email. Or, you can text 81010 the handle below. In addition, reminders and announcements will be sent through Skyward.

Twitter- @mrsgwisd

Remind- 7th81010 @egrenn

8th 81010 @egrenni