"My Homework" app |
We'll be using the Google app "My Homework." Please download this on your Chromebook and your phone.
Daily math assignments, quizzes, tests, and Odyssey information will be added to the app. "My Homework" can also be accessed through https://myhomeworkapp.com/ |
Expectations
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Daily Materials ~Binder (provided by Power House Team the first week of school; plum purple color; see below) ~Chromebook with charger & headset/ear buds Binder Requirements Organization is an important skill in school, career, and other aspects of daily life. The binder is an organizational tool to help students maintain notes and school work in one place. ~tabs labelled for each class (in schedule order or in order that makes sense to you) ~assignment notebook ~Big Ideas MATH Record and Practice Journal (RPJ workbook distributed the first week of school; blue color) if does not fit in binder, carry it along to class ~loose-leaf lined paper ~graph paper ~3-ring pencil bag/supply pouch to include: 3-5 pencils 2 black pens 2 red pens 3 highlighters, different colors scientific calculator NOTE: No papers are stored in the divider tabs or front and back pockets of the binder! (All papers should be 3-hole punched and placed within the appropriate section.) Grading Formative Assessments (Homework Checks & Odyssey): 20% of your overall class grade Summative Assessments (Quizzes & Tests*): 80% of your overall grade *On Quizzes/Tests, if you'd like to improve your score, you need to 1) sign a retake request form, 2) study with me for at least 15 minutes, and 3) then retake Quiz/Test (lunch/after school). This retake process must be completed within one week of receiving the graded Quiz/Test. Odyssey You will be required to do graded Odyssey items each Term. There will be assignments due each week from a designated folder (specific dates & folders will be posted in "My Homework" app; this starts after fall math MAP testing is completed*). Odyssey has some skills in which multiple lessons/practice opportunities are provided. If you do not complete your Odyssey on time, you should come in for lunch with me (Room 124 downstairs, Trailblazer) until you have completed it. Here is the link to Odyssey. (It is also located on the Elkhorn Area Middle School home page.) https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/ Khan Academy (based on math MAP RIT Levels) You will be required to do Khan Academy skill practice each Term. There will be 30 minutes practice time due each week from a designated skill concept (specific dates & skill concepts will be posted in "My Homework" app; this starts after winter math MAP testing is completed*). Khan Academy has some skills in which multiple lessons/practice opportunities are provided. If you do not complete Khan Academy on time, you should come in for lunch with me (Room 124 downstairs, Trailblazer) until you have completed it. NOTE: Please view the section of video which explains the proper procedure for logging in: video about logging in (view section 9:55 through 11:52) Here is the link to Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/mappers Passes (Punch Card) You will be allowed to use the bathroom or go to your locker during class if you have punches remaining on your Punch Card and if you have your punch card with you. Please ask permission at an appropriate time (and when it's an emergency). Need Help? 6th Hr Lunch time right after class while everything is still fresh in your mind in Room 124 (same day or let me know in advance) After School 2:45 - 3:15 (MUST let me know in advance AND arrange with family for transportation Big Ideas MATH online textbook (blue) Read/review the written explanations and examples provided. |