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Back to School. Welcome to Pre-Algebra Mrs. Baxter. Topics to Discuss. Communication Organization Curriculum Grading policies. Communication. Phone: 973-584-2973 ext. 2104 E-mail: dbaxter@roxbury.org Website: Teacher page on EMS website Genesis: Remember to check it often.
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Back to School Welcome to Pre-Algebra Mrs. Baxter
Topics to Discuss • Communication • Organization • Curriculum • Grading policies
Communication • Phone: 973-584-2973 ext. 2104 • E-mail: dbaxter@roxbury.org • Website: Teacher page on EMS website • Genesis: Remember to check it often
Organization • Notebook • 3 subject spiral • First Section Notes (numbered) • Second Section Class Work • Third Section Homework (numbered) Check your child’s notebook often
Curriculum Our new curriculum is in line with the National Common Core Standards
Grading Policy Homework/Class work • 15% of grade Consists of daily homework Weekly homework Quizzes
Grading - continued Quizzes 30% of grade Tests 35% of grade Classwork 20% of grade (includes journal writing, projects, class activities, foldables and notebook)
Grading - continued Re-Tests • I allow all students to retake a test or quiz; if they follow the procedure below within 1 week of receiving the graded test/quiz. • They must make all corrections possible to their test/quiz. • They must then arrange to see me to review their test/quiz and corrections. • They may then arrange a time to complete a re-test.
EXTRA HELP I am available for extra help both before and after school or during VIP. Just Ask!!!! Homework/Extra Help Club will begin in October. After school from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesday’s Encourage your child to come.
Thank You for attending Tonight is just the beginning!!! Please keep involved and in communication with both your child and myself!!!!