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Practice Sheets (homework): Students will be given a practice sheet (homework) each
class period that will help solidify concepts and activities learned in class. This will be
graded as part of their 5 points daily participation.
Mastery checks (quizzes): Mastery checks will be given in order to determine students
mastery level using the four scale grading system above. In order to retake a mastery
check, the practice sheets included in that mastery check must be completed with a
score of at least 4 out of 5.
Mid-chapter formative assessments (unit tests): Formative assessments may be given in
the middle and/or at the end of each unit to determine retention of mastery level. This
score will update and replace the scores from the semi-daily mastery check scores.
Students should retain the information and be able to apply that concept to a more
challenging and/or real-life example.
Term Final: A Term Final will be given at the end of term to solidify concepts learned
during that term. This will also be graded on the four scale grading system and will not
replace previous standard rating scale on mastery checks and formative assessments.
Grade distribution:
Participation and Practice Sheets (homework and participation) will be worth 5% of the
students overall grade. Beware that because these points are not tied to the four scale
grading system communicating mastery, the points will not be worth as much towards
the students overall grade. Quizzes and unit tests will be worth 75% of your students
grade. The term final will be worth 20% of a students grade for that term.
Percent in Skyward
Letter Grade
93.80 100
87.50 93.79
A-
81.30 - 87.49
B+
75.00 81.29
68.80 74.99
B-
62.50 68. 79
C+
50.00 62.49
43.80 49.99
C-
37.50 43.79
D+
31.30 37.49
25.00 - 31.29
D-
0 24.99
Attendance and Tardies: Attendance is imperative for success. The topics covered in
every math class build on one another and missing class could delay success and
learning. Students are expected to be in class, sitting quietly at their desks fully prepared
before the tardy bell rings. If they are late, they miss announcements and the warm-ups
and as such, some vital review. If students are absent, they are responsible for finding
out what they missed. They can ask a classmate or ask me before or after school. I
adhere strictly to the Timberline Middle School attendance policy which can be found in
the student handbook.
Student Behavior:
At Timberline Middle School students are taught school-wide behavioral expectations,
called the Grizzly Guide. The Grizzly Guide states that students are respectful,
responsible, resourceful and brave.
Teachers at Timberline specifically teach the Grizzly Guide and reinforce it by distributing
Pawsitive Tickets, which students can exchange for prizes.
When a students behavior is contrary to the Grizzly Guide, he or she is re-taught the
behavioral expectations with quick feedback from an adult. If the student repeats the
inappropriate behavior after being re-taught, teachers may provide an opportunity to redirect the students behavior through a Think Time, where the student completes a
reflective worksheet, and apology. Major behavioral infractions, such as physical violence
or vandalism, result in an office referral.
See the online Student Handbook for more information about the Grizzly Guide and
Timberlines school-wide positive behavior plan.
Also, students should keep backpacks and other belongings under their desks and out of
aisles to protect contents and prevent injury.
Contact Information:
Email is the best and fastest method to reach me. Please do not leave me a voicemail at
school. Our classroom phones are NOT reliable.
I look forward to a great year ahead!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Askew
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I have received and understand the disclosure document for Intermediate Math I for Mrs.
Askews class. I have had any questions answered and I am prepared to support the
student-parent-teacher relationship by complying with the outline in this document.
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