Math is Truth
by Diana Fedrick
October 08, 2007
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year. I look forward to a successful year in Algebra I. To prepare our students for future challenges in math, I sent a letter home at the beginning of the school year outlining my expectations for the students.
The following are the general rules, expectations, and class standards for the students:
Class Procedures:
Each student must be prepared for class everyday with a pencil, notebook, paper, and homework. The class starts when the tardy bell rings. There is no eating or chewing gum in class. Misbehavior which continues after personal counseling will prompt a call home and lower citizenship grade.
Homework Procedures:
Written homework will be given each night including Friday and will be due the next class. Detention will be assigned if homework is not completed unless there is a family emergency at which time a note from home is required. Answers only will not be accepted. Homework is assigned to reinforce lessons and as a learning too, and therefore, will not affect the achievement grade. Home must be neat and in pencil.
Grading Procedures:
A record of the students grades received each quarter will be kept individual student folders in the classroom. This will allow the students to keep tract of their own progress. All tests and quizzes are to be taken home, signed by a parent, and returned the next class period. This will allow parents to keep tract of their student's progress. All work must be shown on test for credit to be given. Students will be given the opportunity to correct errors on chapter tests for a higher grade. If tests have not been corrected or have not been signed by parents, it will affect their effort grade. A two point extra-credit problem is assigned each week and a twenty-five point extra-credit assignment is assigned each quarter to help improve the students grades if needed.
Our textbook, published by Prentice Hall, is a student-centered program. Its style leads students to the discovery of mathematical ideas. Then, once they've discovered these idea, they communicate what they've learned, and apply what they know. It asks them to solve problems individually and in teams. It focuses on real-life situations to help students appreciate the power of mathematics in their daily lives. I
If you have questions about your student's activities in math class, please feel free to call me at 310 533-4498 or by email at dfedrick@teacher.tusd.org.
I look forward to working with you to bring about a rewarding, successful school year.
Sincerely, Mrs. Fedrick
