Back 2 School – Mathematics Mr. Rhodes Lathrop Technology Magnet School

Course Name: Mathematics Teacher: Mr. David Rhodes Information:Lathrop Intermediate Conferences:7:30 – 8:00 am (Before School) 12:45 – 1:30 pm (Prep Period) 2:45 – 4:00 pm (After School)

Materials Needed: 2 Sharpened Pencils 2 Erasers Pencil Sharpener with cover 2 Pens (not black) Colored Pencils Inch/Centimeter Ruler Spiral-Bound Graph Paper Notebook Loose-Leaf Lined Paper for Assignments Spiral-Bound Index Cards Math Unit (Provided)

Being in your seat copying the agenda; Being prepared and ready for class each day; Listening to others when they are talking; Asking permission and following instructions; Remaining in your seat and on task; Completing your own work on time; Moving quietly in the halls. Behavioral Rules & Expectations

Consequences:  Warning  Parent Phone Call  Parent Conference  Teacher Consequences  Referral to the Office  Suspension from class  Detention  Administrative Suspension

Assessments Grading Scale: A (90% +)……………Recorded as A (95%) B ( %)………Recorded as B (85%) C ( %)………Recorded as C (75%) D ( %)………Recorded as D (65%) F (0 - 59%)…………Recorded as F (50%) M (Missing)………..Recorded as M (40%) Assignments Grading Scale: O-Outstanding (85% or higher)………Recorded as O (90%) S-Satisfactory (70-84%)…………………Recorded as S (70%) U-Unsatisfactory (69% or lower)……Recorded as U (50%) MI-Missing (not turned in)……………….Recorded as MI (40%)

Most assignments, homework and classwork, are to be completed for the following day; collected for a weekly grade. Assessments are scored the same day. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to complete and turn in missed assignments as soon as possible. Assignments account for 25% of your grade; Assessments account for 75% of your grade.

In order to pass you need to earn an average grade of D (60%) or higher. If you want to raise your grade, you can redo any assignment or assessment; must be done before the end of the semester grading period. Most assignments are collaborative group work. give their best effort for the success of their group Together everyone achieves more and students need to give their best effort for the success of their group.

What can I do to make sure my child succeeds in mathematics and will be able to take challenging math courses in the future? ¿Qué puedo hacer para asegurar que mi hijo tenga éxito en matemática y que pueda tomar cursos dematemática desafi antes en el futuro?

Get involved! Research shows that parents’ attitudes toward their children’s education, and their involvement in it, have a significant impact on children’s success in school. ¡Participe! Las investigaciones demuestran que las actitudes de los padres hacia la educación de sus hijos, y su participación en ella, tienen un importante impacto en el éxito escolar de sus hijos.

Don’t be afraid to ask for what your child needs. You’ll find that teachers and counselors are happy to answer your questions and will appreciate your involvement and support. Siéntase libre de solicitar lo que su hijo necesite. Verá que a los maestros y los consejeros les agrada responder preguntas y agradecerán su participación y apoyo.

Also consider arranging a regular time for your child to work on math with a peer or group of students. Working with others can help students who are struggling as well as those who excel. También piense en acordar un horario habitual para que su hijo se reúna con un compañero o un grupo para practicar matemática. El trabajo en grupo favorece a los alumnos que tienen difi cultades, así como también a aquéllos que se destacan.

For more information, please visit: Then “click” FACULTY; Then “click” RHODES, D. – MATH CANVAS Login Page Contact by phone or Drop-in & visit: Before School: 7:30 – 8:00 am Prep Period:12:45 – 1:30 pm After School: 2:45 – 4:00 pm