Torch Middle School



August, 2019Dear Parents and Guardians,? ? ?I am looking forward to this school year and the opportunity to work with your child as their 8th Grade Mathematics and Science teacher at Edgewood Academy.? I am a UCLA graduate, completed my teaching credential at Cal Poly Pomona, have worked twenty-two years in the Bassett School District, and my wife and I have four children of our own.? ??? ? ?In an effort to save paper and the environment, please go to the following website: and click on our Class Welcome Page. Here you can click, download, and review the following file: Class Syllabus, which includes?the 8th Grade Math/Science syllabus, Classroom Expectations, School Expectations, Homework Policy, Citizenship/Work Habits Grade Policy, Contact Information, and Parent Contract,?After reviewing the class syllabus, please fill out hardcopy of the Contact Information and the Parent Contract I sent home and have you child turn in to me by tomorrow.? ? ?Please check your child’s agenda daily, and make sure that all homework assignments are complete. Please look through your child’s binder on a regular basis and help them in areas of neatness and organization.? Information on my classroom assignments, expectations, announcements, etc. are also available on our class website:??? ? ?Back-To-School Night for 6th-8th Grade will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Edgewood Academy from 6:00pm-7:00pm.? Hope to see you then. Thank you for your support and cooperation.Sincerely,Mr.? VillalonEdgewood AcademyRoom 22Voicemail: (626) 930 – 7833Email:?avillalon@"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." --John Wooden (UCLA Basketball Coach)Mr. Villalon’s Classroom Syllabus and ExpectationsMath 8/ScienceContact me: Email: avillalon@Math 8 Course Description:8th Grade Mathematics California Standards:Students will develop their ability to formulate and reason about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, solve linear equations and systems of linear equations, grasp the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships, and analyze two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying Pythagorean Theorem. Science Course Description:8th Grade California Science Content Standards:Next Generation Science Standards:Students will cover the following topics: Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity, Earth’s Place in the Universe, Earth and Human Activity, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Energy, and Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.Edgewood Academy Expectations: Edgewood students will:1. be in their seat ready to work when the tardy bell rings.2. be prepared with their homework/binder and supplies.3. listen carefully and follow directions.4. work quietly; ask permission to speak or get out of their seat.5. NOT chew gum, eat, pass notes, or throw any object.6. have respect for everyone and their property.7. Follow school dress policy (no hats or hoodies, etc. in class)8. Electronic equipment (Cell Phones, I-Pods, etc.) will be OFF and in backpacks DURING SCHOOL HOURS.9.Only use the laptops to complete class work, math programs (), online assessments, etc. Laptops may NOT be used to log in to social media, youtube, or online games, without permission of the classroom teacher.Classroom Consequences - Due Process1.Warning2.Parent contact3.Sent to the School Counselor/Administrator (Not following classroom guidelines will result in a lower Citizenship/Work Habits grade).Homework Policy:Students are expected to complete homework daily. Students are expected to turn in their homework within the first five minutes of class, otherwise it will be considered late. The consequence for late papers will result in a lower Citizenship, Work Habit, and Achievement grades. If the homework assignment is not turned in or incomplete, the student will not receive full credit for the assignment.Students will write their homework assignments daily in their agenda. I ask that parents and guardians review the student’s agenda and check for completed work, so that they are aware of what their children are studying and if the homework is complete. ***Students who are absent have the responsibility of speaking to their teacher and making up class and homework assignments they have missed. Students with excused absences are allowed one extra day for each day of absence to complete assignments.“You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.” --Abraham Lincoln (16th U.S President)Citizenship Grade:Students will be graded in Citizenship in the following manner:OUTSTANDINGSATISFACTORYNEEDSIMPROVEMENTUNACCEPTABLE(Consistently)(Usually)(Sometimes) or(Rarely) The student (__________________________) demonstrates the following behavior:Willing to help othersReliable and responsibleCourteousWorks well with othersAdheres to teacher directivesFollows all School Expectations (no gum, wears uniform properly, etc.)Respects school property/other’s propertyListens attentively during announcementsLines up and enters the room properlyHas cell phone off and in backpack during school hoursExamples of Unacceptable Behavior:Talks out or talks to neighbors that are NOT in his/her groupRefuses to work in cooperative groups & avoids participationTeases or provokes other studentsLogging on to social media or non-approved websites Talks back/acts defiantly Inappropriate languageMaking inappropriate noises/sounds in classWork Habits:Torch students will be graded in Work Habits in the following manner:OUTSTANDINGSATISFACTORYNEEDSIMPROVEMENTUNACCEPTABLE(Consistently)(Usually)(Sometimes) or(Rarely) The student (___________________________) demonstrates the following behavior:Comes to class on timeMakes adequate use of class timeMaintains a well-organized BinderIs well-organized/has a clean backpackMakes adequate use of the student agendaBrings required suppliesDoes quality work/shows effort (takes time to proofread/check answers)Does neat workCompletes homework/class assignments/projectsAttends class (or completes make-up work or tests)Turns work in on timeTakes good notesPuts name on paperMaterials:Students should bring a School Binder daily.The School Binder should include:A pencil pouchStudent Agenda Dividers for all classes4 sharpened pencils or lead pencils with extra leadA handheld non-mechanical pencil sharpener3 pens (one black, one blue, one red)A highlighter (preferably a variety of colors)An eraser8 ? x 11 notebook papercolored pencil set (5 to 8 colors)Student scissors12 inch ruler USB DriveCalculatorGraph paperRuler (cm/inch)Glue stick1 subject notebook for Math1 subject notebook for ScienceCourse TextbooksCalifornia Math Textbook: Course 3 (Vol.1 and Vol. 2) Physical Science TextbookGrading Grading Scale for All ClassesA 100% - 90% B89% - 80% C79% - 70%D69% - 60% F 59% - 50%“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” --Vince Lombardi NFL Football CoachContact Information(Please fill out both sides)Please complete the lines below. It is very important that I have the ability to reach you during school hours in the event of an emergency. Student’s name ________________________________________________PLEASE PRINTHome Address __________________________________________________Parent’s name (s) Mother ______________________________________________PLEASE PRINT Father _______________________________________________PLEASE PRINTStep Parent (s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE PRINTHome Phone Number: ________________________________Mother’s Work Phone Number: _________________________Mother’s Cell Phone Number: __________________________Email __________________________________________________Father’s Work Phone Number: __________________________Father’s Cell Phone Number: ___________________________Email __________________________________________________Other people I may contact: _________________________________ _________________________________*Please sign the back of this handout, too ?Parent / Guardian Contract?I have reviewed and discussed Mr. Villalon’s class syllabus and school expectations with my child, ______________________________________________________. (Print Student’s Name)If I should have any questions or concerns about my child, I know I can contact my child’s teacher via phone or email.I understand that low Citizenship, Work Habits, and/or Academic Grades will determine if my child will be allowed to participate in scheduled 8th grade activities, such as the BBQ, Knott’s Berry Farm fieldtrip, 8th Grade Party, and 8th Grade Promotion. Parent Name:__________________________________________________________________________PLEASE PRINTXParent Signature and Date "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." –John Wooden (UCLA Basketball Coach) ................
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