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Welcome to Back to School Night! 7th Grade Math

Welcome to Back to School Night! 7th Grade Math. Sherri Boisselle sboisselle@crsd.org. “Who am I?”. Council Rock graduate West Chester University Class of 2015 Certified teacher in: Middle School Math Middle School Science Prek-6 all subjects Soccer Coach Camp Supervisor

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Welcome to Back to School Night! 7th Grade Math

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night!7th Grade Math Sherri Boisselle sboisselle@crsd.org

  2. “Who am I?” • Council Rock graduate • West Chester University Class of 2015 • Certified teacher in: • Middle School Math • Middle School Science • Prek-6 all subjects • Soccer Coach • Camp Supervisor • Elementary Math Specialist, TA at Holland Middle, Math teacher at Poquessing Middle School and now HERE!

  3. Academic Math Concepts Things we will be learning: • ´Integers (positive/negative numbers) • ´Ratios & Proportions • ´Percents • ´Expressions • ´Equations • ´Inequalities • ´Geometric Figures • ´Measure Figures • ´Probability • ´Statistics

  4. Honors Math Concepts Things we will be learning: • ´Algebraic Expressions & Integers • ´One-step equations • ´Multi-step equations • ´Decimals • ´Factors/Exponents/Fractions • ´Percent • ´Graphing • ´Angles, circles, reflections • ´Area/Volume • ´Right Triangles in Algebra • ´Probability • ´Polynomials (7x²y)

  5. “What does a typical math class look like for my child?” • Warm-Up • Questions on homework - although R/A is encouraged for homework help due to time limit • Notes • Activity/Partner/Independent Practice • Small Group Instruction – chance to work with me for extra help based on exit ticket results • Exit ticket

  6. “How does my child (or myself) access links to the team website, Canvas and the online textbook?” • Go to Newtown Middle School Home Page • Click on Staff • Click on Boisselle for my webpage • There you will find: • Links to canvas • My contact info • Link to the Team DNA website • Links to online textbooks • Syllabus • This powerpoint :)

  7. “What is Canvas and how do I get onto it?” It will contain: • That day’s notes, powerpoint, homework and links to extra help or practice Get to it by... • Newtown Middle School Home Page • Scroll down and on the left hand side click Canvas • https://councilrock.instructure.com/login/ldap • student username: studentId# • student password: network password

  8. “How can I get information on homework, assignments, tests or quizzes?” • Agenda • should be written down • Canvas • Calendar and pages

  9. “What is your homework policy?” • Worth 2 points usually daily • Homework is due the following day unless stated otherwise • Late homework will receive half credit the next day only. • Homework provides practice that is important to the student’s success!

  10. “What happens if my child forgot their homework?” • If it’s a worksheet… • Canvas • they can download and print or copy down on lined paper • If it’s in the textbook… • Go to online textbook (links are on my website) • print or copy down on lined paper

  11. “What happens if my child is struggling with homework?” • See me during R/A the next day with attempted homework or clinic • Extra help video links on Canvas • Don’t be afraid to try Google! • If your child is spending too long on homework or there are serious reasons why it cannot be completed, send your child in with a note signed by you.

  12. “How are grades determined?” • Homework - 2 points daily • Quizzes - 25-50 points • Tests - 100 points • District tests do not go home with students • Classwork - 5-10 points • collected at random for completeness and effort • Projects - will vary • never done at home

  13. “How can I check my child’s grades?” • Home Access Center • Go to CRSD home page (crsd.org) • Scroll down and on the left hand side click Home Access Center • Check daily/weekly to see how your child is doing and if they are turning in assignments • A zero on HAC means it was never turned in

  14. “Is there a way for my child to receive additional help?” • Every day during R/A • Clinic • Thursday 3:05 - 3:45 • Buses take them home if needed • National Honors Society • Where? • North -- Tuesday • South -- Wednesday, Thursday • When? 7pm-9pm (parent must stay there)

  15. “How can I reach you if I have any questions?” • E-mail: sboisselle@crsd.org • I will answer in 24 hours • I do not check emails in the evening or weekend, so please keep that in mind. • If it’s a question or concern about homework please have your child see me during RA or bring in a signed note by you.

  16. “When will you contact me about my child?” I • I will contact you through email for the following reasons: • not completing assignments • behaviors occurring in class (I keep a behavior log all year) • Grade is dropping to a low C • Something awesome :)

  17. Questions or Comments?

  18. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come to BTSN • Together we can be sure your child has a successful school year! If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year please do not hesitate to email. sboisselle@crsd.org

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