Welcome to Mrs. Nelson's Class
Homework/Notebook
EVERY problem on a homework assignment must show some attempt or thought process in order to be considered complete. Showing your work is a requirement! You will get the most out of this class if all assignments are completed and notebooks are kept neat and organized. — Last few minutes of class, I generally give homework time.
Absences and Make Up Work:
Students who are absent from my class are responsible for collecting any missing work and notes from the days of their absence(s). If an absence occurs, it is very important and expected that a student uses all resources (Canvas), calls a class member, or checks the missing/extra work/copies bin.
Classroom Routines:
* Arrive on time.
* Come prepared with:
Workbook/HW 2) Notebook 3) Pencil 4) Calculator 5)Device (Charged)
Communication
Infinite Campus will show students’ grades and be updated weekly. Canvas will be updated by unit with assignments and content presentations. General resources are posted on Mrs. Nelson's Website If you have any questions or concerns, email is the best way to reach me. Please allow 24 hours for a response or the Monday following a weekend email.
Grading Policy
Refer to Mills Park Middle School website.
Grading Percentages Grading Scale
Majors (tests, projects) 60% A: 90- 100
Minors (quizzes, hw,etc) 40% B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: < 59
Late Work Policy
Work turned in after the due date, but prior to the late work deadline can earn up to an 80% grade. All work needs to be completed prior to the unit ending. Once the unit ends, I will no longer accept assignments from that unit.
Students will have two days to make up for each day's absence.
All work leading up to the end of the unit/interim/end of quarter (whichever comes first) must be submitted by that date.
Zeros in Infinite Campus are as a placeholder until the work is completed. If the work is not made up, the zero will remain.
Point Recovery: Point recovery is available if a student scores less than a 70% on an assessment. Students will be asked to complete all missing work relevant to assessment, attend remediation, and complete point recovery assignment. They can earn up to a maximum of 70%.
Participation
You are expected to complete all classwork. You are also expected to participate in all group/class discussions. Participation comes in many forms: written, spoken, whiteboards, post it notes, manipulatives, etc.
Interactive Notebook
The purpose of the interactive notebook is to help create a year-long portfolio of class notes, classwork, homework, and assessments. Interactive notebooks are intended to help you remain organized throughout the year and are beneficial for EOC/EOG review.
*Math 1 students: Your EOC score is 20 percent of your final grade.
Guidelines:
Notebooks must be brought each day to math class. There will be designated days that notebooks will be used to assess student learning, participation, and completion of assignments. It is helpful to have the unit, lesson, and date specified and all loose leaf papers properly secured in the notebooks. You may glue/clip/staple notes and handouts into the notebook. Keep in mind, the notebook is a reflection of your academic performance.
Supplies: Students will need to come prepared with their supplies each day. Math workbooks, PENCILS, calculators, devices, and interactive workbooks are required! Highlighters/markers/expos/protractors are helpful tools but not required.