1. Back to School Night Mrs. Beyenhof 6 th Grade Pre-Algebra and Science

2. About Mrs. Beyenhof  Graduated with Bachelors from Azusa Pacific University in 2004  Taught 5 years at Cole Canyon  2 nd year at DMMS  LOVES Math!  Married for 33 years to my best friend, Ken  2 Grown Children and a new daughter-in- law  2 Grown Children and a new daughter-in- law

3. Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks  Pre-Algebra: Text: Prentice Hall  Algebraic Expressions, Integers, Equations  Decimals, Fractions, Factors, and Exponents  Operations with Fractions, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents  Solving Multi-Step Equations and Graphing  Geometric Concepts, Area and Volume  Irrational Numbers and Data Analysis  Earth Science – CPO Science Textbook  The Scientific Process  Earth’s Energy and Structure  The Shape of Earth’s Surface  Ecology

4. Grading Policy  Grading for Pre-Algebra:  Tests40%  Quizzes and Projects30%  Homework10%  Interactive Notebook/Classwork20%  Grading for Earth Science:  Tests40%  Quizzes and Projects25%  Homework/Labs15%  Interactive Notebook/Classwork20%

5. Homework Policy  Importance of Homework  Late Homework is not accepted!  Reinforces what has been learned  Prepares student for upcoming lessons  Teaches responsibility  Helps student develop strong study habits  Projects get lowered 1 whole grade for each day late  Absences  Students are responsible for obtaining and completing missed notes and assignments if absent  Allowed 1 day for each day of absence to turn in missed work

6. Interactive Notebooks  Need to be brought to school DAILY  Should be checked by a parent nightly to see if homework and classroom notes have been completed.  When check is complete, parent initials page DAILY  Notebooks will be turned in at the end of a unit and checked for completeness.

7. Classroom Expectations  Be Respectful  Be Prepared  Be Productive  Be a good citizen  All students have the right to:  Be respected  To learn  Hear and be heard  Be safe  Be responsible and respectful to others

8. Rewards and Consequences  Warning  Detention  Saturday School  Prizes (Coupons) – Free Answer, homework pass, sit anywhere for the day, day of grace, etc…

9. Student Success  This is a challenging course that is not for everyone – please talk to me if you feel your child is struggling too much  The majority of 6 th graders are currently enrolled in 6 th Grade Math and will take this Pre-Algebra course next year  Please read the letter about what it takes to remain in advanced classes – sign and return bottom portion to school.

10. Supplies  Main Supplies  (2) SINGLE subject, college ruled spiral notebooks with hard plastic covers 81/2 x 11” *will need a 3 rd one in January *will need a 3 rd one in January  Small plastic pencil case – filled with supplies listed on my syllabus  Reading book – Daily  Donations  Pastel colored copy paper  Glue Sticks, Tissues, Wipes

11. Contact  Website – www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/dmms/ - announcements, agenda and homework, Table of Contents pages, etc  Email (Best way)  nbeyenhof@murrieta.k12.ca.us nbeyenhof@murrieta.k12.ca.us  Phone: 951-304-1880 x3521  ABI – information on how to log on to ABI to see your student’s grades will be coming home on Thursday

12. Thank you for coming! I’m looking forward to an amazing year with your incredible students!