Math 1

7th grade
South Junior High
Anaheim Unified School District

Welcome Parents and Students

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to 7th grade Math. I am Ms. Brito and I would like to welcome you to the
2018-2019 school year. I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor of Liberal
Studies in 2016. I recently received my single subject teaching credential in
Foundational Level Mathematics from California State University Fullerton. This will be Contact
my first-year teaching and I am excited to start the school year. Information:
Room 402
I believe in creating an inclusive and safe environment, where all students are able to
share their thoughts and learn from one another. Students will be respectful towards Phone: (714) 716-
one another at all times. I also believe that it is important for teachers and parents to 6479
work together to provide students with the necessary equipment to be successful in E-Mail:
the classroom. mirandajenny2010
@csu.fullerton.edu
We will be focusing on developing our problem-solving skills and reflecting on our
learning. In Math 1, a few of the important concepts include: Expressions and
Equations, Inequalities, and Ratios and Proportions. Tutoring Hours:
Tuesdays &
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to schedule an appointment feel
free to contact me via email, or by calling the school phone. The information can be Thursdays
found on the left. I am looking forward to working together to help your student learn. Afterschool – 3:45
pm
Sincerely,
Text Books:
Ms. Brito
Students are given
a binder with their
textbook
Carnegie
Skill work-book
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Grading
Grade Breakdown:

Students’ grades will be based on the following components:

Homework 20%
Quizzes 10%
Unit Test 60%
Participation 10%

Homework for the week will be assigned almost every day and will be checked at the beginning of
class each following day. Students will receive full credit for the homework as long as they do the
homework and show their work. Each homework assignment is worth 5 points, if a student submits
the homework late, they will receive half credit, you can find a more detailed information about late
assignments in the Make-up/Late Policy section below.
Unit Tests are worth a big chunk of the grade, but students are able to retake the tests to get a
better grade. If a student is unhappy with their test grade; they are able to come to tutoring to review
the material on the test, and retake the test, before or after school. The student will be able to keep
their highest score. For some tests, students will be allowed to use notes and some test will be
group test. Major projects will also count towards students’ test grade.
Participation will be based on students’ participation in class discussions, partner discussions, and
math journal entries.

Grading Scale: The following is the grading scale; students are able to
receive +/- letter grades.

97-100 A+ 74-76 C
94-96 A 70-73 C-
90-93 A- 67-69 D+
87-89 B+ 64-66 D
84-86 B 60-63 D-
80-83 B- 59 and F
77-79 C+ below

Academic Dishonesty:
As stated in the student handbook, Cheating and/or copying another students work is not
acceptable and goes against the school’s rules. Students who are caught cheating or copying
another student’s work will receive “no credit” for the assignment and it can result in possible
disciplinary action. Plagiarism is also not tolerated and there will be consequences.

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Classroom Expectations

Expectations:

1. As students are greeted at the door, students will come in

and either work on a warm-up or have their textbook out.
2. Be respectful of your classmates and teacher at all times.
When having a class discussion always respond to your
classmates in a respectful manner.
3. Please do not use your cell phone during class and only
use your iPad when instructed to do so (Cell phones and
iPads should not be out during passing periods, this is a
school wide policy, if seen with your cell phone or iPad out,
you will receive a detention).
4. If you would like to contribute to a class discussion, have a question or concern, please raise
your hand quietly.
5. Please come prepared to class; this includes having a pencil, notebook, and homework ready
to go. If don’t have any supplies, look at the supplies desk and grab a pencil.
6. Please do not eat or drink during class time, unless its water.
7. Student’s will be actively ready to participate and help one another.
8. Students will wait for the teacher to dismiss you; the bell does not dismiss you.

Negative Consequences:

Positive Consequences: If students do not follow the classroom rules and

expectations, there will be some consequences:

Students will get Fun Friday slips and on
Fridays will be able to get from the
raffles we have.
Students will get a call home if they are
doing an excellent job—to let parents
know.
Verbal Warning – students will first receive a verbal
warming
Detention – if the issue continues after receiving the
warning, students will receive a detention. For certain
situation students will automatically receive detention.
For example, if student is caught using cell phone, they
will automatically receive detention (this is a school
policy).

Contact parent – if the issue continues after the first

two consequences, parents will be contacted.

Referral – sent to the office to speak to Admin

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Routines and
Procedures
Attendance/Tardy Policies
Attendance Policy: The school’s attendance policy can be found in the student handbook.
Attendance is very important for a students’ learning. If a student misses’ school, they need to make
up their classwork. They are responsible for asking for missing assignments and checking the
missing assignments corner.

Tardy Policy:
The school’s tardy policy can be found in the student handbook. As stated in the handbook
unexcused tardies may result in detentions and other disciplinary actions. A tardy is considered
excused if it is for a medical reason and there is a doctor’s note available. A student will be marked
tardy if he/she is not in their seat when the bell rings.

Routines for Collecting and Returning Work

Homework will be checked every day (unless otherwise told) at the beginning of class. Certain
assignments, such as projects, tests or worksheets, will be turned into the basket with the period
number. I will let students know when they need to submit an assignment into the tray. Students will
receive graded test within two days after taking it. However, the test will be filed in the students’
folder along with other class assignments. Students will be able to see their grades online as well
through Aeries, as they are submitted. Homework will be given back to students
the next day.

Make Up/Late Work Policy

If a student is going to be absent, there is a designated tray for missing work.
Students who are absent will be allowed to make-up their homework and turn in
the next day. If a student is absent the day of a test; the student will be allowed
to make up the test either before school, during lunch or after school.
If a student is not absent and forgets or does not do their homework; they are
allowed to turn in their homework assignments, before the end of the semester. Late work can be
turned in at all times. Students will sometimes have opportunities to work on their homework at the
end of class and therefore should have some if not most of it done before going home.

Routines for Starting/Ending Class

Starting: I will greet the students at the door and explain to them what they need to take out, once
they come in. I will give students a high five or handshake when they come in. Once students come
into the classroom, they will take out their homework, and the material needed for the day and get
started either on their warm-up, or be ready for a class discussion, test, or lesson.
Ending: Students will sometimes do an exit slip or write in a journal the last few minutes of class. I
will have students pack up their belongings and dismiss them once the bell rings. If students did an
exit ticket, I will collect it as they leave the class.

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Routines and Procedures (Continued)

Procedures and Routines During 5. If you need any other materials, paper,
Instruction and Group Work ruler, color pencils, etc. you can get it
from the student station.
During Instruction: During class
discussion students will be respectful of one
another. Students should respectfully respond
to their classmates and should respect
everyone’s answers. If you would like to make
a comment or ask a question, please raise
your hand. Extra Credit
Extra credit opportunities will be
During Group work: Students will work given during homework assignments
with the other students in their table group for and/or on quizzes and tests.
group assignments but will occasionally get to
choose a partner. During group activities there
should be no running around the classroom,
please walk, I do not want anyone getting hurt.
There should be no yelling, the noise level will
be a bit higher than normal, but there should
be no yelling. Please do not wonder to other
groups. If you have any questions, please
raise your hand. When working in groups
always be respectful of everyone’s opinions,
strategies, responses, etc.

Routines for Moving About the

Classroom
1. If you need to use the pencil sharpener,
go ahead and walk over to it and
sharpen your pencil. Please do not stop
and talk to your classmates on your
way over.
2. If you need to get a drink of water put
up 3 fingers up to let me know that you
need a drink of water.
3. If you need to use the restroom, put up
2 fingers to let me know that you are
asking to go use the restroom.
4. If you need to borrow a pencil, please
walk over to the student station and
grab a pencil. Before you leave return
the pencil.

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Communication Plan

Communication Plan: We will go over the classroom rules and procedures on the first day of
school. All the classroom rules and procedures are stated above. Students will receive written
feedback on their test and will also receive verbal feedback during class. Grades will be given
back to students and grades will be posted on Aeries and students will be able to access their
grades as soon as they are posted. At the beginning of the second semester we will revisit the
classroom rules (the social contract) and procedures. You can also access the Classroom
Management Plan through the classroom website listed below. If parents have any questions or
concerns, feel free to contact me via email or by calling the school phone. Please sign the packet
below and return by Monday. I look forward to meeting you during Back to school night and
Open House.

Here is my contact information:

Room 402
Phone: (716) 716-6479
E-Mail: mirandajenny2010@csu.fullerton.edu
Class Website: http://mathwithjbrito.weebly.com

Math 1: 7th grade Mathematics

Please Sign and Return by Monday.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.

My student, ____________________, and I have read and understand the Classroom Rules and
Procedures listed above and the Parent/Guardian Letter.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Name: ______________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Students Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
Student’s Signature: __________________________