A) Hoover Highlanders Classroom Behavior Standards
Classroom Behavior Standards have been sent home. Students are expected to adhere to the bell schedule and the guidelines of Hoover Middle School at all times.
Consequences will be enforced.
B) COURSE DESCRIPTION
By the end of the academic calendar, students will be able to do the following:
- Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
- Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
- Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
- Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.
- Draw, construct and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them.
- Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume.
- Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.
- Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.
- Investigate chance processes and develop, use and evaluate probability models.
C) Grades
Grades in math will be based on the following grading system: 40% Tests, 25% Quizzes, 20% Classwork, 5% Homework, and 10% Class Participation. Please make use of the grading program to stay up to date with your progress.
Grading Scale:
90 – 100% A
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80 – 89% B
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65 – 79% C
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55 – 64% D
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0 – 54% Fail
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D) Materials and Equipment
Student will need the following materials for math:
• Perforated spiral notebook, math notebook, or section of a notebook just for math
•2(#2) Pencils – Please No mechanical pencils as they become toys & distractions
•Blue, black and red ink pens for correcting homework
•Their math workbook on a daily basis
•Scientific Calculator (Optional)
•A chapter book for independent reading.
E) Agendas and Notes
Students are expected to copy down the agenda & objective on a daily basis. This is to inform not only the student, but also the parent on what is happening everyday. Students will be encouraged to use their notes weekly as a review or assistance for a test; therefore, it is in the student’s best interest to be sure that the notes are complete and legible.
F) Homework
Independent practice is the student’s chance to exercise what he/she has learned. I expect students to try their best on all assignments, and to correct their mistakes. Homework will be assigned as needed. Often, classwork will be given as homework. Assignments will be graded on the following: proper heading on paper, proper titling on paper, original problems copied from textbook, detailed work needed to solve the problems, and answers circled. All problems are to have the answers and necessary work provided before the beginning of next class.
G) Absent/Late Assignments and Make-up Work
1. Late assignments are accepted by the teacher's discretion, and will receive a maximum of 50% credit. The purpose of the assignment is to reinforce the skill being taught
2. If a student is absent, any homework and/or classwork must be made up and turned in on the student’s own initiative. Students are given one week for each day absent to turn in the work, in order to receive full credit. Anything turned in later than that receives half credit.
3. If a student is unable to make up the assignments and/or test under the given amount of time, we can allow for more time if a parent or guardian makes arrangements with me.
H) Parental Responsibilities
1. Monitor agendas for assignments. Check to see if notes are copied, and assignments are being completed. If your child asks you for help on an assignment, be sure to read the notes for the day. If the student did not take notes for the day, discuss the consequences of this inappropriate behavior. (It will be much more difficult for you to help your child.)
2. Ask to see your child’s binder occasionally and help your child with his or her organizational skills.
3. Encourage your child if you notice problems. Ask your child about his or her progress.
4. Ask questions via email, planner, and/or phone.
I) Teacher Support
At any point in time, if your child does not demonstrate a proficient comprehension, interventions such as student-student tutoring, and/or teacher-student tutoring will be provided. In addition, LBUSD Online Resources and Support are at you finger tips.
I received my Bachelor degree in Social Science, a minor in Computer Information Systems from Cal State University of Dominquez Hills, and a Master in Educational Technology at National University. I have been teaching for thirteen years, dedicating twelve years to Hoover Middle School. I enjoy playing the piano, golfing, bowling, and traveling. I am a proud father of four wonderful children, two girls and two boys. I benefit from teaching because of the challenges of reinventing myself, creating and/or modifying instructional methods, and reconstructing the content. I am looking forward to watching you academically mature as we face dilemmas together.