John Adams 8th Grade Math Classes

Classroom Expectations
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Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe

 

Materials needed daily for class

 

          Math Textbook and Planner

          3 Subject Spiral Notebook for notes and assignments

          Pencil and pen

          Calculator (Optional) – Classroom set is available for use during class

 

Room 226 Procedures

 

1.        Have all materials with you when you arrive – be on time.

2.        Sharpen pencils BEFORE class begins.

3.        Stay on task, listen to directions, participate in discussions, and complete

         assignments.

4.        Everyone is respectful of everyone in class.

5.        Mr. Bowman/Mrs. Stark dismiss the class, not the bell.

 

Consequences

         1st Time – Warning

         2nd Time – Warning of 30 minute contact slip

         3rd Time – 30 minute contact slip, parent contact

 

         Severe – Fighting, Vandalism, Disrespect, Stopping Class

         Time Out – Call to Parent, Conference AFTER SCHOOL to return to class

                          and a contact slip.

 

Depending on the student’s behavior and/or circumstance, Mr. Bowman/Mrs. Stark  may use their discretion when assigning a consequence.

 

Assignments and Expectations

 

Assignments will be graded according to the following scale:

                5 points – Assignment completed on time with work

                3 points – Assignment handed in late.

                0 points – NO ASSIGNMENT. 

 

Grades

 

90-100 = A         80-89 = B         70-79 = C         60-69 = D          Below 60 = F

 

     Achievement (Tests, Quizzes, Special Projects and Assessments)        80%

     Productivity   (Homework, Work Habits and Quality)                              20%

 

Retakes of Tests, Quizzes will only be allowed if the overall math grade is a D/F. 

 

Re-takes need to be completed 6 days after the test has been returned to the student.  An additional assignment will need to be completed before the test or quiz can be re-taken.  DO NOT wait until the last day to re-take tests and quizzes.

 

Absences

 

You are responsible for finding out what work you have missed.  If notes were taken that day, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of them.  All assignments for the class are listed on the board in the front of the room for the week.

               

                         Pre-Algebra – Purple           Algebra – Orange

 

Remember – make up work is your responsibility.

 

Contact Information

 

Mr. Bowman and Mrs. Stark are generally at school daily at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.  Tuesday mornings they are in a meeting.  Students can come and see us during 8th period if they are not in choir or band.  Your homeroom teacher will sign your planner to come and see us after Channel One.

 

The best times to catch us after school are Monday and Thursday from 3:20 until 4:00.