1. Welcome Back to School Mrs. Bolin Pre-Algebra (8 th grade math)

2. HMH Consumable textbooks. 8 th Grade Textbook: my.hrw.com (username) c250p (pass) a9t4s Students may write in the textbook and tear out pages. INB’s are a resource for notes, and are intended to go from home to school and back daily.

3. Practice and Assessment Homework *Given as a practice to improve proficiency. It is always checked for accuracy, either by the students on the honor system, or by me for a grade. *Class work that is taken as a daily grade should be completed in class unless otherwise noted. Quizzes *Checks for understanding *Given with or without notice, any day. *Double daily grade (30% of total)

4. Practice and Assessment (cont.) Tests/Major Grades *Test days are Wednesday & Friday *Notice is given via board, teacher’s web page, e-mails through grade book, and verbally. *70% of grade

5. Student Responsibilities Prepare for class *Supplies (including your INB every day!) *Homework *Study for Tests Show good citizenship in our learning community

6. Parent Checklist Web Page: Go to the campus webpage, scroll to “Staff Directory”, all of the teachers are listed there. Homework Supplies – weekly for paper/pencils Home Access– once or more per week. The First MP ends Sept. 25 th !!

7. Technology Needs Calculators – I have a class set of calculators for student use during class. Students will be able to use the calculators on the STAAR 8 test this year! It is NOT NECESSARY to have a graphing calculator at home; however, they will need one for high school. Computers – access through home, school computer lab, or Tomball Library is helpful, but not required.

8. My Contact Information debrabolin@tomballisd.net (best way to reach me during the school day)debrabolin@tomballisd.net 281-357-3000 ext. 4442 (conference period is 6 th period 12:35 – 1:25) Free tutoring Tuesday or Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00

9. Working together as a team Parent Child Teacher we can reach for the stars!

10. Thank you for coming – I look forward to working with you this year!