1. Mr. Kerschner – Red team

2.  Envision – access entire curriculum online ◦ Textbook, workbook, and binder  Binder – organized by tabs  Vocabulary, Classwork, Spiral Reviews, Tests ◦ Spiral Reviews – in packet form for entire topic ◦ Most topics of general math are covered  Displaying data, fractions, decimals, geometry, simple algebra, probability, rates and ratios  Grading ◦ Tests – 50%; Long-term assignments (Spiral Reviews and Study Island) – 35%; Homework – 15%

3.  Usually given each night  If a student misses three assignments in a quarter, a courtesy call will be made  Homework is reviewed the next day in class  All homework has a point value ◦ Nightly – 1 point ◦ Graded – based upon the number of questions  If incomplete – then 0 points are received  May not turn in late homework for credit unless absent  Used toward the opportunity to retake a topic test

4. Go to Wilson Southern’s web site to access Homework Hotline found on right side menu bar. Once on the Hotline, click on 6 th grade and then scroll down to your child’s math class to see that night’s homework.

5.  Your child will be allowed a one-time retake test. ◦ Your child must have completed 90% of all assigned homework on time prior to the topic retest.  A retake is required of any student scoring below a 63%. ◦ Additional remediation time is required outside of class.  It is the responsibility of the student to contact me to arrange a retake’s date and time.  Retakes are not offered during regular math class.  The higher score will count toward the quarter grade.

6.  Remediation ◦ Based upon 5 th grade PSSA scores and Study Island benchmark test  Extra review of new concepts, math facts, PSSA prep  Given one day a cycle during activity period  Tutoring Just Ask! Can be given at a study hall or after school.

7. Skyward allows you to keep an up to date account on how your child(ren) are performing in school. You will be given a username and password.

8. Study Island is an internet- based remediation and enrichment program for all ages. Each child has a SI account with which to utilize. We use SI to assist with the Everyday Math curriculum, assess learning through benchmark testing, and practice 6 th grade math topic assignments. Students have two weeks to complete assignment or an after school “success” day will be scheduled. No exceptions! www.studyisland.com