WELCOME BACK!

Let's get this year started! I'm Mrs. Hayson and I'm very excited for math this year and working with you all. I have a BS in Elementary Education with a middle school math teaching minor from St. Cloud State, a master's degree in Gifted and Talented Education from Regis University, and a K-12 math educator license.  This will be my 23rd year teaching math to Aurora middle school students. 

Supply List: Binder, graph notebook, pencils, loose leaf graph paper, student workbook

Math 8:

We have access to an online textbook, Illustrative Math (IM). In our Math 8 math class we will study algebra and geometry. Students will have physical workbooks for each unit. We will use group problem solving at whiteboards, paper/pencil and technology tools this year. We will have cooperative groupings as well as individual practice in order to learn the concepts in depth and develop fluency in mathematics. The first weeks of school we will get to know each other and find the best ways to support your learning. We will push into ninth grade standards by the end of the year. Students will take a test in May to see if they will be placed in Integrated 1 or Integrated 2 next year.

Int.2:

We have access to an online textbook, Open Up. In our integrated 2 math class we will study algebra, geometry, trigonometry and probability. Students will have physical workbooks for each unit.We will use group problem solving at whiteboards, paper/pencil and technology tools this year. Students will have physical workbooks for each unit. We will have cooperative groupings as well as individual practice in order to learn the concepts in depth and develop fluency in mathematics. The first weeks of school we will get to know each other and find the best ways to support your learning.

You can earn high school credit for Integrated 1 and 2 (in APS, you need four math credits to graduate). You'll have to take the semester exams (70% is passing) and pass each quarter to earn the credit.  Thriving students who maintain at least a 'B', or 85%, throughout the year and on priority standards will be recommended to move onto the next level math course. We'll have plenty of practice, discussions, smaller assessments and opportunities for feedback throughout each semester. The grading will be in line with the high school grading: 20% is work habits (which is homework/class participation), 30% is exit questions, 50% is quizzes and tests. I will accept homework up to a day late for 75% credit. There will be advanced opportunities that will be graded in the summative (quiz and test) category. These can also be used to increase a students grade to an A at the end of the quarter if they have 88%-89%.

Math Courses, Grading and Communication

A typical unit will have 1-2 exit questions (open note) a week, a cumulative quiz (one page of notes allowed) after each section/midway through the chapter and a chapter test (one page of notes allowed).

A 90%-100%

B 80%-89%

C 70%-79%

D 60%-69%

F 50-59%

I expect your full work habits to the best of your ability including being prompt, respectful, and a participating member of our community. You can do this by having your materials, attempting all work assigned, asking questions, and turning in work on time.  Homework will be assigned for content review and application approximately 2-4 days/week. Daily materials include graph notebook, pencil, and dry erase marker.  

The typical consequences are addressed as needed. If needing improvement I may have a conversation or give a warning and redirect behavior. If it continues, I will email parents and, depending on the severity/repetition, a referral to the office.  If we have to email home about a behavior concern, it is also documented in Infinite Campus. For academic dishonesty, it would be an automatic zero, email home and a statement in Infinite Campus. Some examples of this would include looking at another students test, using a phone/other website during an assessment, take pictures or share details of test questions. 

Google Classroom is our homebase. I'll share resources, ask questions, make announcements, etc... I will send messages via Talking Points (which you can accept as text messages and emails) or comments on report cards on Infinite Campus . 

Email or Talking Points is the best way to contact me. 

Infinite Campus will have all the grades for assignments. A zero/missing will automatically be 50%, per APS policy.

Let's have a great year of connections and math fun!! Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Hayson

eehayson@aurorak12.org

Other helpful information about grades and work habits:

-Students may use one piece of paper for notes for a quiz/test, handwritten and 8.5"x11". This has helped students learn how to study and feel more confident on assessments.

-I do accept homework a day late for 75% credit.

-If a quiz isn't above 70% and you have done your class expectations and homework expectations (on the current learning, not the prior learning), you can make corrections and do reflections on a separate piece of paper within a week to earn up to half of the points back using the following prompt. *This may be done if you've completed expected work in the section including at least 90% of the homework, good class work habits and made a cheat sheet for the quiz. 

My mistake was _________________________ and the correct answer is _____________________ because____________________________.

-If you're absent, the absent policy applies for make up work. This is two days to make up work for full credit for each day you're absent. You need to ask for make up work the first day you return. The make up work may be textbook lessons, getting notes, practice, and/or videos... depending on the unit. The make up work should be done before returning to sports.