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Mrs. BolinPre-Algebra (8th grade math)
Pre-Algebra (8th grade math)
• HMH Consumable textbooks. • 8th Grade Textbook: my.hrw.com (username) c250p (pass) a9t4s• Students may write in the textbook and
tear out pages. • INB’s are a resource for notes, and are
intended to go from home to school and back daily.
Practice and Assessment
• Homework*Given as a practice to improve proficiency. It is always checked for accuracy, either by the students on the honor system, or by me for a grade.*Class work that is taken as a daily grade should be completed in class unless otherwise noted.
• Quizzes*Checks for understanding*Given with or without notice, any day.*Double daily grade (30% of total)
Practice and Assessment (cont.)
• Tests/Major Grades*Test days are Wednesday & Friday*Notice is given via board, teacher’s web page, e-mails through grade book, and verbally.
*70% of grade
Student Responsibilities
• Prepare for class*Supplies (including your INB every day!)*Homework*Study for Tests
• Show good citizenship in our learning community
Parent Checklist• Web Page: • Go to the campus webpage, scroll to
“Staff Directory”, all of the teachers are listed there.
• Homework• Supplies – weekly for paper/pencils• Home Access– once or more per
week. The First MP ends Sept. 25th!!
Technology Needs
• Calculators – I have a class set of calculators for student use during class. Students will be able to use the calculators on the STAAR 8 test this year! It is NOT NECESSARY to have a graphing calculator at home; however, they will need one for high school.
• Computers – access through home, school computer lab, or Tomball Library is helpful, but not required.
My Contact Information
• [email protected] (best way to reach me during the school day)
• 281-357-3000 ext. 4442 (conference period is 6th period 12:35 – 1:25)
• Free tutoring Tuesday or Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00
Working together as a team
Parent
Child Teacher
we can reach for the stars!
Thank you for coming – I look forward to working with you this year!
