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7
and 8 Math
Resource/ Co-teaching gmccormack@scs.org 373-2654 Welcome to the web page for seventh and eighth grade math resource. Herein you will find the procedures and information necessary to make you successful in these classes.Please email me or call the school if you have any questions regarding your childÕs progress in my class. |
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ShadowlawnÕs Mission, Beliefs, and Vision
Our Mission:
The mission of Shadowlawn Middle School is to develop studentsÕ intellectual,
physical, social, and ethical character, preparing them to take their place in
todayÕs multicultural society.
Our Beliefs:
1. Each student is a unique individual capable of learning and
achieving in a supportive, safe, and disciplined environment.
2. An effective learning environment is the responsibility of
faculty, students, parents and our community.
3. A variety of assessment tools is essential in evaluating student
performance and creating instructional plans.
4. Utilizing the guidelines established by
governing bodies will lead to student success.
5. Input from all stakeholders is vital in
decision making for Shadowlawn.
Our Vision:
Shadowlawn Middle School will be a place where
students are successful due to their active involvement in the learning process
and their practice of responsible citizenship.
Procedures
for Mr.
McCormackÕs Class
In
order to have a successful learning experience, students must follow these
procedures in my classroom:
1. Come to class prepared.
Have in your possession your book,
folder, pencil, completed assignment, and an attitude conducive to learning.
2.
Talk
only when you have permission.
3.
Enter
the classroom quietly, open your folder to what we did last, and place all
other belongings under your desk.
4.
Remain
in your seat.
Actually, you may get up to
sharpen your pencil one at a time whenever I am not teaching in front of the
class.
5. Follow all instructions the first time
they are given.
Assignments
Class
work will be finished in class and counts a high percentage of your grade.
Homework (including class work that is allowed to be completed at home) is due
the following day at the beginning of class and counts 5% of your total grade.
If
you are absent, assignments and tests must be made up within 3 days of return
to classroom.
Assignments
turned in late (when you have not be been absent) are penalized 30%.
7th
& 8th Grade ClassesÐFirst & Third Period
For
the week beginning April 30, 2007
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LESSON
OVERVIEW |
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ASSIGNMENT |
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MONDAY |
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Review and
assess area and circumference of circles. |
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Review on
overhead, notes, and hw. Homework none |
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TUESDAY |
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Introduce
area of triangles A=1/2 x base x height. |
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Class work Ð
guided practice, independent practice. Work examples from the overhead. Homework return to class with notes and class
work. |
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WEDNESDAY |
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Investigate
area of rectangles, parallelograms, and triangles using hands on activity |
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Class work Ðexercise,
teacher-led, using 3x5 card, scissors, ruler, and tape to illustrate area of
polygons. Homework 8th none. 7th worksheet |
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THURSDAY |
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Review and
practice with all geometry formulas covered so far-area, perimeter,
circumference. |
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Class work Ð
guided practice; independent practice- Homework-Worksheet on using formulas to find
area, etc. |
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FRIDAY |
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Go over
homework for review. Weekly test. |
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Review
principles covered this week. Take test. Homework none |
Textbooks*
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Course Name |
Book Title |
Publisher |
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Math |
Pacemaker
Pre-Algebra |
Globe Fearon |
*Shelby County School Board Textbook Policy
Statement:
Textbooks are issued to students with the
understanding that the textbooks will be properly maintained and returned at
the appointed time. Sanctions will be invoked in the event that a pupil refuses
to pay for a lost or damaged textbook at the replacement cost less reasonable
depreciation. These sanctions are intended to prohibit lost or damaged
textbooks through willful intent or neglect and include:
a.
Not allowing the student to earn course/subject credit until
restitution is made;
b.
Withholding of all grades, cards, diplomas, certificates of
progress, or transcripts until restitution is made; and
c.
Refusal to issue any additional textbooks until restitution is
made.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit any pupil or parent from
voluntarily purchasing textbooks. (Policy 6212; T.C.A.¤49-3-310)
Links
to Educational Websites
Dictionary: http://dictionary.reference.com/
Thesaurus: http://thesaurus.reference.com/
Grades
Click
here to view your grades online.
We have two nine-week grading
periods in the second semester. The ending dates* are as follows:
End of third nine-weeks: March 8, 2007
End of fourth nine-weeks: May 24, 2007
Interims for third nine-weeks: Feb.
5, 2007
Interims for fourth nine-weeks: April
16, 2007
*The ending date may
be extended or the school calendar may be altered due to inclement weather,
energy crisis, or other special circumstances. If more than five make-up days
are necessary, the Board of Education will determine when additional make-up
days will be scheduled.