Welcome to the 2011-2012 LRMS year!

The information recorded below will be helpful throughout the school year.  Please email if you have questions about the procedures. (rwalker@wcpss.net)

ONLINE HOLT MATH TEXTBOOK:          http://my.hrw.com

                                                           User Name:  pride6

                                                           Password:  d9s6k

GRADING SCALE:  A  93-100               B   85-92

                             C  77-84                 D  70-76

                              F  Below 70

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WEIGHTED PERCENTAGES:

Test and Projects   35%

Quizzes                  30%

Classwork               25%

Homework              10%

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TEST CORRECTION PROCEDURES:

(1) Recopy the problem on a clean sheet of paper.

(2)  Correct the problem showing all work.

(3)  Write a short paragraph (2 to 3 sentences) explaining what you did wrong the first time.  Do not simply say, "I did not understand, or I made a careless mistake."  You should be able to clearly explain your original mistake. 

(4)  Have your parent sign the corrections.

(5) Staple the corrections to the original test, and return this packet to the teacher.

* You may earn back 1/2 of the points taken off of each question if the corrections are done properly. 

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                       OUR ROPE TO SUCCESS

Respectful

   To other classmates

   To ALL adults

   To others' property

On Time

   To school

   To class

   In seat ready to learn

Prepared

   Bring pencil, paper, agenda, and needed materials to class

   Bring homework, textbook, and workbook to class.

Engaged

   Be focused

   Participate in class

   Ask questions

   Use proper conversation techniques 

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Organization for the Math portion of your binder:

1.  Agenda in front

2.  Pencil Pocket in front also (should include pencils, pencil sharpener, erasers, highlighter, DRY ERASE MARKER, colored pencils or markers, etc.)

(3)  Subject Divider  labeled MATH

(4) Two Pocket Folder (clipped in binder)  Inside the folder the left side should be marked TO DO and the right side should be marked DONE

(5)  Spiral Notebook (should be clipped in binder)  This should ONLY have math in it.  It will be used for problem solving strategies, notes, vocabulary, etc. This will be an excellent study guide for tests if used correctly. 

(6)  Graph paper.

(7) Notebook paper.

 (8) Subject Divider: labeled TESTS/QUIZZES.  All tests should be signed by a parent, and students should do corrections (see test correction process) for additional points.

(9)  Holt Workbook