Math is a subject that is comprehensive.  For that reason, it is very important to get off to a good start.  It is much better to ask for help early in the school year.  If parents need to schedule a conference, please call 347-2215 and schedule a time with the counselor, Mrs. Jessie.

    My e-mail address at school is <vfarris@enterpriseschools.net>.  I usually check my e-mail early each morning and before leaving school.  If possible, I'll respond to your e-mails before I leave school that day, however, it may be the next school day.

    Questions about what is the homework can be found on the homework hotline. 
The telephone number is 347-0235. CODES:  General Math - 0005  Introduction to Algebra - 0105   (I try to put homework in each Monday for the entire week.)  A math newsletter is sent home the first day of school with guidelines and procedures for homework.

    Our textbook can be accessed online and students can take self-graded online quizzes as extra practice.  Information with the website and password will be sent home at the first of the year.  This is great for when your child 'forgets' his/her textbook at school and also great as a tutorial.

• Students are required to take notes daily in a spiral notebook.  They DO have tests on notes (using the notes!).

• Students will have homework daily.  After all, math is best learned by PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!!!!

• Students will have small quizzes about twice a week and chapter tests upon chapter completion.

• Extra credit is given a little at a time and spread throughout the grading period - none at the end of the grading period as a last ditch effort.

    For a more detailed list of guidelines and procedures, please refer to the math newsletter.  Please keep the newsletter handy (in the notebook) for quick reference.

Thank you for your interest and remember, contact me if you deem it necessary.

HAVE A TERRIFIC YEAR!

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