Math 8 – Blue TeamMr. Stonitsch

Room 2322017 - 2018

Performance Expectations

I.Academic

  1. Students will receive a homework assignment (worksheet) every day except on chapter test days. There is no text book for math.
  2. Homework reinforces the concepts covered in class.
  1. Completing daily homework will help teach responsibility.
  2. Homework is used for part of student assessment.
  3. The excuse, “I didn’t know there was an assignment,” can not be used.
  4. Homework assignments will be posted in 2 places:
  1. On the homework board by the classroom door
  2. Mr. Stonitsch’s Classroom Page (can access via elmiracityschools.com)

Extra copies of every homework assignment can be printed from website

which is updated daily or obtained from the folders on the side of the room. All homework assignments can be made up for full credit.

  1. Students who are absent for class are expected to make up assignments/tests in a timely fashion. Assignments that are not made up will be counted as a zero.
  1. Tests, quizzes, projects, and some assignments should be taken home by students to be reviewed by parents.
  2. Students who are having difficulty should come in for extra help. Extra help will be available every day before school 8:00-8:34a.m., during free periods & lunch. I’m not available after school.
  3. Students are expected to prepare for all tests & the State test May 1-3.
  4. If a student has a music lesson during class, they must let me know 24 hours in advance. Not all students will be able to miss math class to go to a music lesson due to the topic being covered that day or because the student cannot afford to miss the class due to grades. Students are responsible for all missed work.
  1. Behavioral
  1. Rules of conduct
  1. Be on time and seated before the bell with required materials:

sharpened pencil, notebook, homework, positive attitude.

  1. Follow directions the first time.
  2. Be quiet while the teacher is speaking or others are working.
  3. Remain in your seat.
  4. Respect the property and feelings of others.
  5. Raise your hand to ask or answer questions.
  6. Follow safety rules & keep hands and feet to yourselves.
  7. Absolutely no food or drinks (except water) are allowed in the classroom including gum & sunflower seeds.
  8. Cell phones and earbuds should be away during class time. They will be confiscated if used or heard.

B.Consequences

  1. First/Second Offense - Verbal warning
  2. Third Offense - Phone call or email home
  3. Fourth Offense - Office referral
  4. Any severe infraction will result in an immediate office referral & phone call
  1. Grades

Grades will be determined by homework, notebook checks, projects, quizzes, and tests. Homework is collected daily and counts for 25% of the total grade. Notebook checks are done at the end of each chapter to insure that students have taken all of the notes for the chapter and count for 5% of the total grade. Quizzes count for 20%, tests count for 40% and projects count for 10% of the total grade. Chapter tests will be about every 3 weeks.

  1. Supplies
  • Notebook specifically for math only (can be spiral, composition, or loose leaf paper in a binder or folder)
  • Loose leaf paper only if using a binder or folder for a notebook
  • Folder to keep past quizzes and tests in
  • Pencils – lots lots of pencils – math shouldn’t be done in pen so students can erase mistakes
  • Calculator to keep & use at home on homework – it should have square root , , , and negative ( - ) buttons. Many smartphones also have these buttons when calculator is turned sideways. We use the

TI-30XIIS in class ($8-$12 at Walmart).

V. Communications for PARENTS!!!

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with me, please call the school at 735-3101. You can also email me directly anytime at with any concerns.

I use a computer grade book to do my grades and can send home grade sheets which list current averages and all graded assignments including missing assignments. They can be quickly and easily printed out to be taken home by students at any time when requested. You can also access your student’s grades via the ECSD Parent Portal at any time.

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What is your preferred method of contact? ____ email: ______

____ phone: ______

We email home a weekly team newsletter every Monday morning about what we are doing in class (topics, homework assignments, dates of upcoming quizzes/tests, other important items/dates) throughout the year. If you would like to receive them, please provide an email address(es) that you would like them sent to. Email: ______

I reviewed these performance expectations with my child.

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Parent/Guardian SignatureStudent Name