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7th GRADE MATH HONORS

Welcome to 7th grade honors math. This year will be dedicated to preparing students for Algebra and the 8th Grade STAAR test. The following is a brief outline of the course, classroom expectations and procedures.

 

1. Course Overview

7th grade honors math continues to build algebraic and geometric concepts. This course also assists students in developing analytic skills such as problem solving, estimation, and mathematical reasoning

  Some 7th grade and all the 8th grade TEKS are taught in this class but the students will take the 8th grade STAAR test.

 
Unit 1 – Real Number Systems
Unit 2 – One Variable Equations
Unit 3 – One Variable Inequalities
Unit 4 – Linear Relationships
Unit 5 – Simultaneous Equations
Unit 6 – Scatterplots & Trend lines
Unit 7 - Angle Relationships
Unit 8 –Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 9 – Volume & Surface Area
Unit 10 – Transformational Geometry
Unit 11 – Mean Absolute Deviation, Simple & Compound Interest
Unit 12 – STAAR review
 
  2.   Classroom Expectations
              All Students cell phones, ear buds and smart watches must be turned off and put in their backpack or left at home. If an electronic device, not approved in the "Student Code of Conduct" is seen or heard during class, it will be sent to the office. See "Student Code of Conduct" for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FJU5yZOLX-KLOIsbOYQ_85dVgauv8nfCHYp3psNoeEg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.nztj7kj0raad
 
Students need to:
    Be in your assigned seat/area, and on task
    Bring paper, pencils, binders and all needed materials every day.
    HFO – Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
 
           Student disruption/disrespect will be handled as follows:
                     
  •     Reminders, warnings, redirection, seating change or refocus area
  •     Conference with teacher, call or message to parent
  •     Take home detention –If the take‑home D‑hall is not completed within two school days, as specified in the directions, a referral will be issued.
  •     Office Referral - only if the students’ behavior has not improved after the above has been given, if the behavior is persistent behavior or if the behavior is an automatic referral per the student code of conduct.
 
  3.  Supplies and Materials
It is extremely important that all students bring the necessary supplies to class everyday, and that each student has their supplies by the end of the first week of school.
 
  •     2 packs of Pencils
  •      Composition Book (100 pgs) must have by Friday 15, 2025
  •      3 Rolls of tape (The best deal is the Walmart Brand single roll tape)
  •     Folder or binder (This is to keep all assignments in) 
  •     Box of tissue
  •     Pack of Highlighters (multi-color)
 
4.  Assignments, Quizzes & Assessments
Assignments: Everything we do is part of the over all grade
    We will begin the day with a warm-up (practice skills & check for mastery)
    Followed by notes & class activities (matching, task cards, games, projects and more)
    Then independent work (This is also known as homework)  
    There will be at least three major grades a 9- weeks. (Test & projects)
    No work/No credit (students must show work or no credit will be given even if the correct answer is on the page.)
 
Missing and makeup work:
  •  Missing work will be available for the student to pick up when they return to class. This includes a copy of the notes that the student missed. 
  •      It is the student’s responsibility to pick up the missing work and turn it in.
  •      It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a time to make up assessments (TEST) and quizzes.
  •      There will be no extra credit given - If a student wants to raise their grade, they can turn in missing work, make corrections on low daily grades and retake assessments. Note: (No extra copies will be made after one week the assignment was assigned)(This is why students need a folder or binder because if they still have their copy of the assignment, they can still turn the assignment in for a grade.)
 
Students are allowed to use graphing calculators on the 8th grade STAAR test. TI-84 Calculators will be provided in the classroom for the students to use. If you want to buy one for home use, the TI-84’s run about $90. There are apps out there you can use on your phone, for at home use.  Calculator Apps: Wabbitt for Android phones and talculator for iphones. You could also try desmos.com.
 
  5.  Grades and Progress Reports
Many assignments will require students to enter answers into an online grading system. The system will work on any devise that will connect to the internet, including cell phones. ( I can give parents a QR code to see all daily work and their grades on the work in real time. YES, that means you can see what they turned in that day before, I enter the grades into grade book.) Students should write the grade on their assignments. (All students should be using notes and class practice assignments to help them with the independent work.) At no time do I expect parents or siblings to help the student complete the work. (We all learn how to walk by falling, so it is ok for a student to make mistakes!  That is how we learn.) I can see who did the independent work before the students walk out of class. If the student needs help they can ask questions the next day. I can reset the assignment and they can try again. I do not count off for late work.
              
                 Tutoring Times
Monday & Wednesday 3:35 – 4:00 p.m.
       (The student must make arrangements for tutorials)
 
 
  6.    Parent/Student/Teacher Communication
I am looking forward to a great year. This year should prove to be exciting and challenging for all. Parents are always welcome to email or send remind to me.
 
Sincerely,
Alenda Lara