Mrs. Leyh’s

GUIDE TO SUCCESS/EXPECTATIONS

in Algebra

WELCOME!  As students prepare for high school, they will find that their responsibilities will be more and expectations will be greater.  During this academic school year, students will be continuing their learning and discovery in Algebraic and Geometrical thinking and application. The following information will give students what is expected of them and their guide to success!

EXPECTATIONS:

1.    All assignments must be handed in on time and at least 75% complete.  Students will have the opportunity to turn in late assignments or incomplete assignments by 8:10am the following morning for 50% credit.  Students have the opportunity to get extra help and complete assignments each day during Access Hour or after school Monday—Thursday from 2:40 pm to 3:15 pm.

2.    Any students coming to class with work not complete or missing may owe after school or before school to complete the work, and to demonstrate understanding of content and success of skills.

3.    Any missed assignments due to absences will be the responsibility of the student. Students have one calendar day to return make-up work. Each teacher has a place in the classroom where make-up work can be turned in and collected. Students may also access the homework online at svm.district70.org/eighth. Students need to utilize the fifteen minutes at the beginning of Literacy to collect absent work and turn in absent work.

4.    Parents and students should expect to have math homework each night. All assessments and assignments will be graded on total points received and level of demonstrating proficiency. A letter grade will be earned based on the district grading scale. Students needing additional tutoring in Math may stay after school with their teacher, or they may access a Math tutorial online at my.hrw.com. Students may access this web site to receive additional examples or tutoring for their math homework.

5.    Cheating will not be tolerated!

6.    Be prepared with all supplies and assignments needed for class! (Supply List given in 8th Grade Team Letter)

RESTROOM BREAKS:

Students will be given a break to use the restroom and get a drink during the 85 minute class period. Therefore, students will not be allowed to use the restroom during classroom instruction unless an emergency. Students should also utilize passing time to use the restroom and get a drink.

GUIDE TO SUCCESS/EXPECTATIONS

in Access Hour

At the beginning of each day, students will be given sixty minutes to complete homework and access teachers for additional tutoring.  Students will have twenty minutes (1:55pm-2:15pm) to access teachers, collect or turn in homework, get textbooks need to complete homework, and to make-up assessments or tests.  After the twenty minutes, 2:15, students are to remain in their assigned Access Hour classroom to study and complete work.  Therefore, students will not be allowed to leave the Access Hour classroom after 2:15pm.

Students receive a grade of pass or fail in this class.  They are graded on a total of 25 points per week.  This grade is based mostly on behavior and appropriate participation in the class.  Students are given this time for individual study therefore, they are expected to use the time wisely and to work quietly.  Students are not allowed to complete work in groups or allowed to complete group projects for core classes.   If students have completed all assignments, they are expected to have a reading book (novel) with them to read.  Additionally, an assignment may be given to those who cannot use the study time for their benefit.

In an effort to encourage students to use the privilege of Access Hour appropriately and to complete work, they will be limited to three hall passes a week.  Once students have used their three passes, they cannot leave the classroom for the remainder of the week.  Therefore, students are encouraged to use their passes wisely!  Any students unable to leave the classroom are more than welcome to ask for assistance from their Access Hour Teacher.