1. Welcome to Mrs. Sadowsky’s Math Class! Email: tsadowsky@everettsd.org Phone: (425) 385-7602

2. Agenda: Homework Grading Procedures Test Retakes Extra Help How You Can Help Questions?

3. Homework: You can expect homework most nights, Monday–Thursday. No homework on Friday! Weekly Practice is assigned on Thursday and is due the following Thursday. The next week, students do corrections/reflection. Therefore, each Weekly Practice will be on a 2-week cycle. Late homework assignments are accepted without penalty within a reasonable timeframe. You may also turn in homework assignments again for a better grade! Check your child’s Ike Pages for homework assignments. I stamp planners daily. I check homework assignments for completion/specific skills/general accuracy/ understanding. I do NOT mark correct or incorrect answers, but assign a grade for overall understanding of the skill(s) being practiced. A checkmark on homework assignments indicates I have entered a grade (1- 4) into LMS. You can check grades in LMS usually on the same day as the assignment was due. HOUSEKEEPING: Keep all checked-off homework/classwork assignments in case of LMS failure!

4. Grading Procedures: Standards-based grades: 4 – Exceeds Standard, 3 – At Standard, 2 – Nearing Standard, 1 – Below Standard Grades should be an accurate representation of your child’s mathematical abilities and understanding. Report card grades, therefore, are comprised mostly of assessments which demonstrate your child’s ability to perform to standard. 90% = end-of-module assessments; 10% = homework/quizzes/in-class work There is a strong correlation between completion of homework/classwork and better results on assessments! Don’t fall behind! These components work hand-in-hand!

5. Test Retakes: The goal is for students to learn the mathematical content and gain the necessary skills. Students who did not meet standard are offered test retakes. Students are required to get extra help and/or do extra practice on the concepts they are struggling with before a retake will be given.

6. Extra Help: Online textbook resources are accessible any time at: my.hrw.com I would LOVE to help your student after school. A weekly schedule of my availability will soon be posted in my room. Until then, I will be available by appointment M-Th. I will assume all students staying after school have made arrangements for transportation, etc. with their parents/guardians.

7. How You Can Help: Make sure your child has his/her assignments/homework completed. Check your child’s Ike Pages daily to see what was assigned. Email me quickly –and at any time!– with questions or concerns. Check your child’s grades online (LMS) regularly. Our partnership in their success is a huge motivator! Make sure your student comes to class prepared with all necessary materials.

8. Questions? Did you receive my Welcome Letter/Syllabus? Please see me for a replacement copy if not!

9. Thank you for coming!