1. Welcome!!! tjames2@lausd.net Ms. James Math/Science
Math/Science: 6th Grade and Math: 8th Grade
21st Year
8 years: Elementary
5 years: Elementary Math Coach
8 years: Middle School

2. Back to School Night HOMEROOM
Students may line up at the classroom at the 7:50 am bell
Breakfast in the Classroom
Healthy food(s) for breakfast
Pledge of Allegiance
If you don’t want your child to stand during the Pledge, please let know (in writing)

3. Back to School Night MATH SCIENCE/HEALTH Ca Math workbook Instructions
Students have access to online workbook
Students tear out pages and do not take the book home
Instructions
Introduction
Practice
Homework
Points based on effort
NGSS
Next Generation Science Standards
Earth Science (M, T, W)
Health (TH, F)
Binder….stays in the classroom
Comprehension building
I&E (Investigation & Experimentation)
Homework

4. Back to School Night MATH SCIENCE/HEALTH
Opportunity for Understanding:
Notes
Independent Practice #1
Independent Practice #2
Homework (2-3 days per week)
I go over everything !!!!
Opportunity for Understanding:
Whole group reading
Whole group discussion/review

5. The MDR website until 9/30/2017
Back to School Night
Homework is always
posted online
The MDR website until 9/30/2017

6. COMPUTER LAB EVERY TUESDAY
Back to School Night
COMPUTER LAB EVERY TUESDAY
Purpose
Review and reinforce lessons and/or skills
Become independent learners
Develop independence skills
Procedures
All assignments & directions are put on the MDR website for the students

7. Back to School Night MATH SCIENCE/HEALTH Supplies Supplies
3-ring binder with 5-tab dividers
Mechanical pencils
Highlighters
Red pen (or other color)
calculator
Supplies
3-ring binder with 5-tab dividers
Mechanical pencils**
Highlighters**
Red pen (or other color)**
Colored pencils
Markers

8. Back to School Night www.marinadelreyms.org LAUSD PASSport (Schoology)
Best way to communicate with me is via
Conference Period availability:
Mon, Wed, Thurs, or 1:15-1:45pm

9. Back to School Night