Welcome to 7th Grade Pre-Algebra

1. Welcome to 7th GradePre-Algebra With Mrs. Mockenhaupt

2. Classroom Rules 1.) Be Prompt 2.) Be Prepared 3.) Be Polite 4.) Be Persistent 5.) Be Proud

3. Suggested Materials • Spiral notebook for notes • One colored folder for hand-outs (match the color to your notebook if possible for organizational purposes) • 3 sharpened pencils or lead pencils (at all times) • Eraser   • Colored pencil for correcting • Dry erase pen and sock (eraser) for use with whiteboards. • Other than dry erase pens, math will ALWAYS use pencil. NO PENS allowed. If you choose to write in pen, you will be asked to do the work over in pencil.

4. Daily Procedures • When class begins, have your homework out and ready to correct. • Copy homework assignment into your agenda book. • Write the lesson title and date on the first line in your spiral. Begin solving daily review and be ready to answer. • Take notes on the day’s lesson/work on lesson either with a partner or individually.

5. Class Notes You are permitted to use notes on tests and some quizzes so it is important to take excellent notes. If I take the time to write something on the board, chances are it is something that needs to be in your notes.

6. Homework • Homework is assigned every night, and on Fridays if class work is not done. • Homework is expected to be completed by the time the tardy bell rings. • Always show all of your work. *No Work = No Credit, ½ work = ½ credit • Homework MUST be done in pencil. You have one day to make up homework unless you have been absent. Then you get the amount of days absent to make it up.

7. Absences • If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to first check my website for homework, then check with me for missing class work if there is any. You have as many days as you were absent to make up the work. http://www.mrpk.org/mvms/StaffDirectory/Mockenhaupt/tabid/1233/Default.aspx • If you missed a test or a quiz, you will need to schedule a time to come in at lunch, to make it up.

8. Extra Help • If you need additional help with the topics we are learning, I am available at lunch or after school by appointment only. Just make sure to let me know you are coming so that I make myself available. Asking for help is never a bad thing.

9. About Me… • This is my 5th year here at Mesa Verde. • Prior to teaching middle school, I taught at Flory Academy as the Math Specialist for 5 years. I also taught for 10 years in LAUSD, as well as teaching teachers how to teach math as a Math Coach. • In my spare time I enjoy reading my Kindle, camping, being with my son and husband, and watching USC football! FIGHT ON!!

10. My Husband… • My husband has 10 brothers and sisters and 21 nieces and nephews! • He loves spending time fishing and camping with our son, his brothers, and his nephews. • He works as a finish carpenter and designer. • We have been married for 30 years.

12. My Son… • My son is 20 years old and attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. • He is a Junior this year. • Matt is majoring in Business Finance and lives in his own apartment with one of his classmates. • He is 6’ 3” tall.

14. My Dog… • I have a terrier mix named Dutch. • We adopted him. • He is NUTS!! His latest trick is to open the door to the garage and go cruising the neighborhood. When he is done, he comes back, opens the door and lets himself in. • He obviously makes his own rules. :-/

15. The Dutchman

16. Here’s to having a great year together! AND…let’s have some fun while we learn some pre-algebra.