Mr. Wykes’ 8th grade math class

Welcome, students!

Welcome to Mr. Wykes’ 8th Grade Math Class!

If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Topics to Be Covered Expectations Grading Classroom Rules Math Supplies Being Prepared for Class Homework/Classwork policy Web Site Organization is key Teacher Policy PBS Matrix

Who am I ??

Griffin – 2nd year LaBelle 6 years (3 in

4th grade, 3 in 5th) From New York State Police officer and

Prison Guard Coach Lacrosse at

Lassiter HS

3 daughters! Erin – 6th grade

Alexandra (Alex)8th grade

Eliza 10th grade

TESSA!!!

Mrs. Wykes Teacher at Dodgen

Middle School Married for 16 years

Expectations My job is to teach. Your job is to learn. Time is limited so efficiency is

important. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

Read the text and take notes. Be prepared with necessary

materials for class.

Grading All assignments, both formal and

informal will be graded on the following scale.

1. Tests 40%2. Quizzes/Pop Test 20%3. Classwork 30%4. HW/Participation 10%

Assignments must be turned in on time. If not a lower grade can be expected.

Classroom Rules Be on time and bring all

needed materials to class. Be in your seat (and stay

there) and ready to work when the bell rings.

Respect and be polite to all people.

Listen when someone is talking. (especially ME)

Respect other people’s property.

MOST IMPORTANT CLASS RULE!!!

DON’T STOP THE LEARNING PROCESS!!!

If you stop me from teaching, you prevent everyone else from

learning. And that’s BAD!

Math Supplies binder or 3 hole notebook. notebook paper. graph paper. pencils. Tissues pencils Hand held pencil

sharpener Pencils Pencils Can-do attitude!

Be prepared for class Students are to be prepared

with necessary materials needed for class.

Students without pencils, books, and other supplies disrupt the instruction process.

Disruptions of class when students are not prepared could receive disciplinary action.

Students that are disruptive will be subject to PBS rules.

Please refer to classroom rules or the PBS matrix.

Homework/Classwork Homework/classwork will most

often be assigned daily. Homework/classwork is to be

completed on loose-leaf notebook/graph paper using a pencil.

It must be labeled in the upper-right hand corner with name, class # and dates performed.

ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN.

Homework/Classwork cont.

Missed homework/classwork must be made up by the next school day to receive a passing grade.

If the assignment is not turned in on time, a zero can be expected.

Missing assignments can result in parent letters, lunch detention, or ISS.

The most often cause of student failure in school is not completing or turning in assignments.

It is your responsibility to get your assignments.

Organization is the key to a successful year.

Students are expected to bring all materials necessary for class.

Student’s planners are required at all times in math class. Your planner will be used for assignment notation, hall passes and communication with parents.

All test/quizzes, classwork, and homework will be required to be kept in your class notebook (provided by teacher). Random checks of the notebook will be done for a grade.

Tardiness There will be no tardy bell for 8th grade. Class starts when the teacher begins. If you aren’t in the classroom by the

time the teacher begins class, you are considered late and will be issued a citation.

If you are tardy three times, it will be a direct referral (I.S.S)

Links

http://www.cobblearning.net/shamuswykes/ - BLOG

https://parentvue.cobbk12.org/Login_PXP.aspx - Grades

http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do - Text Book

Teacher Policy

• My door is always open to you as my student or as an individual. I will discuss in confidence anything you feel is important to your success at school.

• Also, I will discuss in confidence any issues you wish to talk about that may be personal or non-school related issues.

• Anything we discuss is confidential and will remain so. Your confidence in me as a teacher and person are important and necessary for us to succeed.

Let’s Have a Great Year!