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=Welcome to Ms. Phan's Wikispace!= Here you will find all that you need to be successful in 6th grade math! **Ezekiel** **Cullen** **Middle School** **Math Department Parent Letter** **Dear Parent or Family Member,** **First we would like to thank you for choosing Cullen** **Middle School as a pivotal step in laying the foundation for your child’s education. This is a task that requires the efforts of students, teachers and parents working together in a collaborative effort.** **Many parents have expressed a desire to help their children with their math assignments, but felt frustrated or confused with some of the new changes in mathematics. No matter what your level of understanding, there are still many things parents can do at home to help their children be successful in mathematics.** **Tips for being successful in a math class:** **1.** **Make sure your child has regular attendance, he or she cannot learn anything if they are not present.** **2.** **Have a consistent study time and a study place.** **3.** **Make sure your child has math supplies:** **__AT HOME__ __AT SCHOOL__** **Graph paper 2 spiral notebooks** **Notebook paper Pencils, colored pencils & erasers** **Ruler with both metric and standard units Red checking pen** **Calculator Handheld pencil sharpener** **Compass** **Protractor** **4.** **Make sure your child keeps an organized notebook.** **5.** **In middle school, it is expected that your child already know basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. If your child is not proficient with these skills, help them master the needed skills.** **6.** **Encourage your child to do work that is neat and on time.** **7.** **Try to find games and activities that teach and/or reinforce math and thinking.** **8.** **Above all, say positive things about math, point out how essential math is to their everyday lives.** **Ezekiel** **Cullen** **Middle School** **Math Department Student Expectations** **I. Each student must:** **a. Be prepared (bring paper, pencil, homework, etc.).** **b. Be on time (be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings).** **d. Respect yourself, your peers, teacher, and all other adults on campus.** **e. Use appropriate languages at all times.** **f. Respect school property and the property of others.** **g. Complete all work on time (class work, homework, projects).** **h. DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR CHEW GUM IN CLASS.** **II. Participate appropriately by:** **a. Raising your hand and receiving permission to speak.** **b. Remembering that the teacher dismisses your class (not the bell).** **c. Demonstrating school pride in yourself and your school by keeping it clean.** **d. Wearing school uniform appropriately.** **III. Consequences** **a.** **Verbal Warning** **b. Teacher/Parent Conference** **c.** **Detention** **d. Counselor Referral** **IV. Grading Rubric** **a. Homework – 10%** **b.** **Class work /Labs – 35%** **c.** **Projects – 15%** **d.** **Class Participation - 10%** **e.** **Quizzes - 10%** **f.** **Tests - 20%** **V. Conduct Rubric** **a. E - Excellent** **b. S - Satisfactory** **c. P - Poor** **d. U - Unsatisfactory** **VI. Classroom Supplies** **a. 2 spiral notebooks** **b. Pencils, colored pencils & erasers** **c. Red checking pen** **d.** **Handheld pencil sharpener** **VII. The following materials are suggested for home use:** **a. Ruler** **b.** **Compass** **c. Protractor** **d. Calculator** **Please feel free stop by and visit us. Our conference period is Monday through Thursday from 1:25 p.m. until 2:10 p.m. If you would like to volunteer or make an appointment, we can be reached at (713) 746-8180. We look forward to working with all of our involved parents to produce highly successful students.** **Thank you and welcome,** **Ms. Phan (6**** th grade)**
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