8TH GRADE PRE-ALGEBRA



8th GRADE ALGEBRA 1

Curriculum includes work and application in all of the California State Common Core Standards for

Algebra and 8th grade mathematics. Here are some important resources that can help to provide support.

GOOGLE DRIVE:

Students can login to their OVSD Google Drive account to access many resources for our class, including the completed notes packets, blank notes packets, homework calendars, retake permission slips, worksheets, homework solutions and many other important documents.

ONLINE TEXTBOOK:

The online textbook site will be used in class with our Chromebook laptops and can be accessed on home computers or on other personal devices, such as a tablet or smart phone. It provides access to the Interactive eBook including personal tutor videos, self-check quizzes, practice tests, step-by-step solutions, virtual manipulatives, worksheets, multi-lingual glossary, and more!

CLASS WEBSITE:

The class website provides a general overview our classes and expectations.

CURRENT GRADES:

EMAIL: ttrace@ (Mrs. Trace) and cmack@ (Mrs. Mack)

PHONE: 714-846-2891 x2914

-----------------------CLASSROOM PROCEDURES----------------------

1. Students will complete their Chapter Notes Handout during class. Students may also refer to Goggle Drive to view the PowerPoints presented in class or to download a blank copy.

2. Homework is due at the beginning of the period the day after it is assigned.

3. Homework will be checked daily for:

▪ Completeness with all work shown (not just answers)

▪ Work completed in pencil only and is in the proper format

4. Students should correct their homework daily with the solutions on Google Drive. All mistakes should be fixed and students should make note of any problems they still do not understand. We can discuss and clarify those confusing problems in class the following day.

5. Students will submit a stapled packet of all corrected assignments at the end of the chapter. Credit will not be given toward their grade until the chapter packet is submitted and scored.

6. Quizzes, Chapter Tests and Cumulative Exams may be given during class. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero on the exam or assignment.

------------------------HOMEWORK CALENDAR-----------------------

To ensure your student is completing and turning in his/her work, please check the homework calendar and ask to see the completed assignments. A green “OK” stamp simply means the work was completed on time. If there is a red "DUE" stamp on the assignment or the student does not have the assignment, then that assignment is missing. If there is an “OK” stamp covering a “DUE” stamp, then that assignment was turned in late and was completed for half credit. The calendar should be stapled to the top of the corrected work and submitted on the day of the test. We will stamp the calendars for full credit, ONLY if the corrections are complete. No credit will be given toward the grade until the corrections are completed and turned in at the end of the chapter. Extra calendars may also be printed from Goggle Drive, if needed.

-------------------------GRADE INFORMATION-----------------------

Grades will be weighted to reflect an accurate depiction of student progress (Test 50%, Quizzes 20% and Homework 30%) and will be based on the following:

1. Daily Homework - See chapter calendars, parent signature is required before the test

2. Quizzes

3. Chapter Tests – If a student does poorly, the test may be retaken once a permission slip is signed and a review assignment is completed and corrected.

4. Cumulative Exams – Comprehensive tests will be given each trimester.

5. Letter of Appeal – may be submitted at the conclusion of each grading period

--------------------------LATE WORK POLICY------------------------

1. It is the student's responsibility to show the teacher any make-up work for credit and refer to Goggle Drive for notes when absent.

2. Absent work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given full credit.

3. Late work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given half credit.

--------------------IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS-----------------

How can you help?

▪ Check the Homework Calendar daily to ensure students are completing their work.

▪ Check the assignments for completeness and corrections.

▪ Every problem should be attempted. Even if the student does not know how to work it out, the problem should be written down and any facts and unknowns should also be written. Basically, they need to show that they processed the problem and really thought about it before moving on. A problem should never be left blank.

▪ Check the Notes Handout

▪ To ensure students are taking complete and accurate notes (or to help refresh your memory), please refer to Goggle Drive to view the PowerPoints presented in class.

▪ Notes should have example problems from class lessons and the problems should be diagramed with step-by-step explanations

▪ Ask students to explain randomly selected problems

▪ Play "dumb" and ask lots of "Why?" questions… Make sure they can explain step-by-step reasons for every part of the problem.

▪ Ask questions like:

▪ Have you turned in all of your homework? May I see your calendar and assignments?

▪ Have you been studying your notes? May I see your notes?

We will update Aeries and Goggle Drive often so the lines of communication between us will be open and our expectations for this course will be as clear as possible.

The more the students and parents get involved in their Algebra 1 experience, the more successful their year will be. We are looking forward to another fantastic year! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email or call 714-846-2891 ext. 2914 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Christy Mack Trina Trace

cmack@ ttrace@

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Print Student’s Name

-----------PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION FORM--------

Parent/Guardian Contact Information (To be filled in by parent/guardian please)

Make sure that Aeries is always updated with your most current information. We cannot update the information for you, so make sure all email addresses and phone numbers are accurate or contact the office for assistance. Please complete the following information for us to use a backup or quick reference in case of emergency. Thank you!

(____)_______________________

Home Phone Number

1. Name________________________________ Relation______________________

Work/Cell Phone # (___)___________________ Email ________________________

2. Name________________________________ Relation______________________

Work/Cell Phone # (___)___________________ Email ________________________

Who is the best person to contact?

________________________ at _____________between the hours of____________

(work/home)

Does the contact person speak English? Circle: Yes or No ______________(language)

Comments, Questions or Concerns. . .

I have read the Algebra 1 Mathematics packet including:

▪ Classroom Procedures, Homework Calendar, Grade Information, Late Work Policy, Important Note to Parents, Supply List, Example of Calendar

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Student Signature Date

__________________________________ __________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

To be completed by the student please... __________________________

Name

1. How do you feel about math?

2. What do you like to do in your spare time?

3. What kind of a student are you?

4. What elementary school did you attend?

5. Do you have any siblings that have attended Spring View? If yes, please tell us his/her name, school and grade.

6. Tell us something that you think we should know about you . . .

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