Welcome to the 2013-2014 Fremont Junior High School

Year!

Curriculum Night7th Grade Math

MA 07

Our 7th Grade Math Team

• Debby Allen ---------------(472.8364)

• Miquela Daniels ----------(472.8356)

• Samantha Hammer -----(472.8368)

• Christopher Kingsley ----(472.8274)

• Jennifer Munoz -----------(472.8347)

• Guy Peterkin --------------(472.8369)

• Caitlin Smith ---------------(472.8373)

Curriculum

• We are implementing the Common Core Standards

• Annual standardized assessment will be AIMS

Common Core Standards

• Based on national standards

• Change of methodology

• Seeks deeper understanding

What does a Common Core classroom look like?•student discovery•use of manipulatives•active group work•higher level questioning

Department Practices

• Show ALL work• Complete all daily

assignments• Incomplete assignments

are not accepted and will receive a zero

• Be in seat with material and ready to work when the bell rings

Materials• Binder designated for Math only that will be kept

in the classroom• Dividers• Loose-leaf paper• Pencil pouch including

– multiple pencils or mechanical pencils WITH lead – erasers– red grading pen– highlighter– manual sharpener

*Any concerns regarding materials, please see teacher

7th Grade Expectations• Students have homework every night except on

test days• Assignments are due the following school day• Absent work is accepted for one week for full credit• Missing work is accepted up to one week for up to

75% original credit– The gradebook will not be altered to reflect missing

assignments turned in after the missing deadline

• Incomplete assignments are not accepted and will be counted as missing – students must attempt every problem

7th Grade Expectations• Tests and quizzes are given with advanced

notice

• Portions of tests can be retaken within two weeks of the testing date

• Quizzes can be retaken until the quarter deadline

• The retake score is final

• Students must attend a remediation session in order to retake any assessment

• The fastest way for a student to improve their grade is to retake tests and quizzes

Planners

• Required each day

• Must be filled out the first day of the week

• Include class exit passes

• Are a great tool for information on assessments and deadlines

Clickers• Technology used for recording warm-up and

cool-down exercises daily

• Students are required to show appropriate use of the clickers

Weighted Grading

• Tests are 50% of the quarterly grade• Quizzes are 30% of the quarterly

grade• Daily Assignments are 10% of the

quarterly grade• Classwork / Communication is 10%

of the quarterly grade

What you can expect from usWe will…

– provide a safe learning environment that fosters student success

– reply to parent correspondence within 24 hours– provide time for students to record

information/assignments in their planners– update the calendar and tutoring times on our

website weekly with assignment topics and important due dates

– provide opportunities for extra help outside of class time by appointment

– provide a grade sheet 3 weeks into each quarter

Our Expectations of Parents• Check parent portal and planner frequently• Provide a time and place for homework• Check to ensure completion and quality of

daily assignments• Provide us with current contact information

including phone numbers and email addresses• Contact us with concerns or questions as soon

as they arise• Sign grade sheet and return when received

Parent/ Student Portal

• https://www.mymps.mpsaz.org

Welcome to Fremont!