1. Back to School Night August 25, 2016
Math 7/8 Ms. Seyler
Back to School Night
August 25, 2016

2. About Me This is my seventh year at Dana and I love it here!
This year I am teaching Math 7 and Math 7/8.
I go to Catalina and have been to OSS- ask me questions!

3. What is Math 7/8?
6th and 7th grade students learning all of 7th and 8th grade math
Prepares students for Common Core Algebra
Very rigorous, fast pacing
Textbooks and materials
Khan Academy
Students are expected to maintain an A or B; students with a B- should strongly consider returning to their grade level class

4. My Goals for Math 7/8 this Year
To have all of my students master the Common Core Math 7 and Math 8 standards
To have my students develop an in-depth understanding of math
To instill in my students perseverance and a strong work ethic
To really engage my students in class

5. Expectations (Almost) nightly homework Tests and quizzes
Information communicated in class and online

6. Grading Tests: 70% Quizzes: 25% Class Work: 5%
Homework: reflected in work habits grade

7. Absent Students Should
Pick up papers from the boxes in my room
Look on my website
Ask a friend
Talk to me upon return
me if they will be absent for a long time

8. Math Help
Office Hours: posted on the board and on my website every Monday; can also be arranged by appointment
Peer tutoring starts soon!
Mondays and Thursdays 3:10 – 3:50
Tuesdays 3:15 – 4:00

9. What can you do to help your student?
Ask about homework and check stamp sheets
Check grades and assignments through PowerSchool
Sign up for Remind101 (directions are on my website and were on syllabus)
Check my website; know dates of tests and quizzes
Encourage them to work on Khan Academy
me with any questions!

10. My Contact Info
Voic at school: (626) x6123
My website: seyler.da.ausd.net
Contains syllabus, this PowerPoint, info for Remind101 registration, all homework assignments, and test reminders