(mleigh@willisisd.org) STAAR Test Classroom Rules Arrive to class on time. Bring all required supplies. Respect everyone. Webpage The 8th grade math STAAR test will be on April 9th, 2019. Students must pass their Math and English STAAR tests to be promoted to 9th grade. The students will have 3 attempts to pass the STAAR test before being retained. The class website will be your go-to spot for important announcements, extra help resources, printable papers, and much more. Communication A Week at a Glance will be sent home by Monday afternoon each week to give details about the upcoming week. This will include any major grades and a lesson topic for each day during the week. Please check your emails for this information. If you are not receiving these emails, please contact the registrar to update your email. If at any time you have questions or concerns, please email me or call the school and leave a phone message. You will receive a faster response with email since we do not have phones in our classrooms. Supply List Composition notebook (100 pgs.) Pencils Red pens Glue Stick Brabham Middle School (936) 890-2312 Open House September 4th, 6pm Math 8 Calculators We will use calculators in class daily. If you would like one to use at home I suggest purchasing the TI-84 Plus CE. Mr. Leigh (mleigh@willisisd.org) Homework Homework is an important opportunity for students to practice their math skills. Homework that is assigned will be of reasonable length and will be applicable to classroom lessons. Extra Help I will have tutorial on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 2:50 until 3:20 Relearning Policy and Late Work Please see the BMS Relearning policy and late work policy posted on the BMS Website. Our class will follow the guidelines outlined there.

8th Math Course Guide for Mr. Leigh Scope and Sequence for 8th grade math Marking Period 1 Unit 01: Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers Unit 02: Statistics with Univariate Data Unit 03: One-Variable Equations, Inequalities, and their Applications Unit 04: Developing an Understanding of Slope and Y-Intercept Marking Period 2 Unit 05: Proportional and Non-Proportional Functions Unit 06: Statistics with Bivariate Data Unit 07: Transformational Geometry Marking Period 3 Unit 08: Angle and Triangle Relationships involving Real Numbers Unit 09: Measurement of Three-Dimensional Figures Unit 10: Making Connections Marking Period 4 Unit 11: Financial Planning Unit 12: Essential Understandings of Algebra I have read and understand the course guide. _________________________________ Student Name Student Signature _____________ Date Please remove this portion and return to Mr. Leigh by August 22nd. _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature _____________ Date