1. Mr. Rizzutto Mathematics Room 127

2. 8 th Grade Team Mr. Barnisky – Civics Mr. Shreve – Science Miss. Dunsmore – Language Arts Mr. Rizzutto – Mathematics

3. Classes I teach Pre Algebra/ Math 8 Algebra 1

4. Our Book Students may sign out a hard copy of the book We are in the process of getting the Online Book Codes. Once I have the student codes I will put them on Edmodo and my Fusion Page!

5. Pre-Algebra Topics to be covered Square Roots, Perfect Squares, Approximations Real Number Systems Numerical Expressions Combining Like Terms / Simplify Expressions Solving One & Two Step Equations Percentages, Ratios, & Proportions Probability & Statistical Analysis Measurement & Geometry Pythagorean Theorem 2 & 3-D Dimensional Figures Independent and Dependent Variables

6. Algebra 1 Topics to be covered Expressions and Introduction to Polynomials Literal Equations and One Variable Solutions for Equations and Inequalities Relations and Functions Graphing Equations and Inequalities Equations of Lines and Inequalities Systems of Equations and Inequalities

7. Algebra 1 Topics to be covered Exponents Radicals Polynomials Factoring Quadratic Functions Statistics and Data Analysis Post SOL Extensions

8. My Expectations Come to class on time Come to class prepared (notebook, pencil) Take notes during class Complete daily homework assignments Late homework is accepted Each day it is late a point is deducted Missing work (due to absence) must be turned in prior to the chapter test Try! Ask for help if necessary

9. Edmodo Your children have signed up for Edmodo for their respective classes Through the use of Edmodo, we will be able to utilize the different features it offers such as Class discussion boards Quizzes Homework assignments that can be turned in online

10. Fusion Page This is where you can find information on Daily assignments Quiz Dates Any announcements that need made

11. Grades Grades are based on % Homework and classwork assignments Point values will vary Quizzes and Tests will be worth anywhere from 100-300 points depending on the unit Grades are updated daily/weekly

12. Tests and Quizzes Tests and quizzes are listed on my Fusion Page Quizzes every Friday unless told in advance. Students know well in advance of any tests and quizzes (typically quizzes are halfway through the unit and tests at the end of the unit)

13. Homework Regulations New homework regulations on the teachers As an eighth grade team we are not allowed to give more than 2 hours of homework each night.

14. Test Retakes The student’s know about my test retake policy. If they want to retake a test they can, they have to print out the form from my fusion page and must turn it in to me within 1 WEEK of the original test date. When they do a retake we will average the two scores together and take that grade

15. Calculators We are using the TI-83 and TI-84 calculators in class We use them daily

16. BYOD Bring Your Own Device Students are permitted to bring their own device as long as they have submitted the BYOD form to the front office There will be days where we use them with the presentations and for research purposes

17. Tutoring I am available for tutoring Monday through Wednesday, I get to school each day by 7:30. Students are strongly encouraged to come for tutoring if they need help at any time. Students may schedule a time during the day for tutoring as well. Students should check with me to make sure I don’t have any meetings and that I know they are coming.

18. Volunteer Hours School Supplies Water Bottles Field Trips Please direct any questions regarding how many hours you have to Ms. Michelle and Ms. Pat in the front office.

19. Web Resources Videos, tutorials, examples, online quizzes www.poweralgebra.com Cognitive Tutor Program www.online.carnegielearning.com Practice problems www.interactmath.com

20. How to contact me: By phone: (703) 580-6501 By email: rizzutbj@pwcs.edurizzutbj@pwcs.edu Please allow 48 hours for a response