First Email:

Hello, 

I wanted to send out an email to you and introduce myself. My name is Mrs Ring and I am the 7th Grade math teacher on team Mustangs. 

This is my fourth year at Starpoint and I am so excited to have your student in class. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns at hring@starpointcsd.org. I will be in communication with you as needed. In addition, I hand out Positive Postcards that highlight something positive a student has done in class or that I have seen in the hallway for them to bring home and share with you.

My class website is updated every day and lists the students' homework, when their tests are, and includes extra practice! This can be accessed through the starpoint teacher pages and I have also included a link.

At this time, students should be aware of all expectations and requirements. I have included the course expectations that I have given to your student in the email. In addition, please complete the google form for the best method of communication.

General Information: (see syllabus for more in depth overview)

Homework is given every evening and is due the next day at the beginning of class. When a student is absent it is expected that they watch the Lesson video, posted on Google Classroom, and try their best on the homework. Their work is due the next day they are in class. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. 

Students will need a notebook for Math Journals. These notebooks will stay in the classroom and be used once or twice a week. The notebooks are not graded but a way for students to leave 7th grade math with a reference. 

Brain Boosters

These are an optional extra credit assignment available every unit and due the day before their test. Extra credit is digital and can be accessed through their google classroom using DeltaMath. They range from 2-5 points.  

Tests and Quizzes

Before any test we will complete in class review. Students are able to complete corrections on all tests for half credit back by completing the corrections form accurately and completely. There are no corrections offered on quizzes or open note tests.

Students will be notified at least a week in advance before any tests/quizzes and should seek help on topics when needed. First quiz is Monday, September 21. 

I am available after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for office hours. 

Please remind your student of school expectations as the year progresses. In the math classroom we focus on Respect as the large umbrella with the students notes about what respect means to them as our classroom values. There is no tolerance for bullying of any kind.

Please make sure that the behavior contract has been brought home, signed, and returned to me. The contract is used to ensure students know what to expect if they break a classroom rule. Please note that when they bring it to you right now they are NOT in trouble.