Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to a
fabulous new school year at Discovery
School! We will be having so much fun in our class,
while learning from each other everyday. It is exciting to be teaching your
children. I cannot wait to begin teaching and hearing your children’s
ideas. My name is Gloria Palacios and
this is my nineteenth year teaching, and I am starting my ninth year teaching
at Discovery School. I have a Masters Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from
the State University of New York and an Expert Degree in Educational and Family
Counseling from Colegio Villanueva in Madrid,
Spain. I am
going to be teaching math for the sixth and seventh grade. I look forward to meeting you at the OPEN HOUSE
next Thursday, August 16th @ 7:30 am. I am positive this year will
be a great learning experience for everyone.
We will be covering the following content during the
school year:
6th grade
|
I Quarter
|
II Quarter
|
III Quarter
|
IV Quarter
|
|
Numbers,
Expressions, Equations
Decimals
Number
Theory and Fraction Concepts
|
Fractions
Ratio,
Rates, and Proportions
|
Percent,
Integers, Rational Numbers
Geometry
|
Measurement,
Data,
Graphs, and Probability
Inequalities,
Equations, and Graphs
|
7th
grade
|
I Quarter
|
II Quarter
|
III Quarter
|
IV Quarter
|
|
Algebraic
Expressions and Integers
Equations
and Inequalities
Decimals
and Equations
|
Factors,
Fractions, and Exponents
Operations
with Fractions
Ratios,
Proportions, and Percents
|
Solving
Equations and Inequalities
Linear
Functions and Graphing
Spatial
Thinking
Area
and Volume
|
Right
Triangles in Algebra
Data
Analysis and Probability
Nonlinear
Functions and Polynomials
|
HOMEWORK
Students
will receive a worksheet for homework every day from Monday through Thursday.
This worksheet needs to be turned in to me at the beginning of their next class
period.
MAKE UP WORK, ASSESSMENT, & GRADING
POLICY
**
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all make up assignments from
the teacher and to see that the completed work is submitted within the allotted
number of days.
- If a student is absent
for 1 or 2 days, he/she MUST
bring an excuse from home in order to be able to make up the missing work.
- If a student is absent
for 3 or more days, he/she MUST
bring an excuse from the doctor in order to be able to make up the missing
work.
- If the student brings
an appropriate excuse, he/she will have 1 day per day missed to make up
his/her work
- If the student fails
to present his/her work when it is due, he/she will receive no points for
the work
- If the absence is due
to a pre planned activity, work that is due on the day of departure should
be turned in prior leaving
Students
will be monitored using a variety of informal and formal assessments. We will
be encouraging all students to practice self-evaluation as well. All assessment is on going. Each week and a
half we will have a short math quiz for every chapter section
Homework 20 %
Quizzes 60
%
Class
work (notebook, binder, participation, attendance) 20 %
COMMUNICATION
If
you wish to come in and talk to me (or any other teacher) please contact the
school’s office to make an appointment or send a written note with your child.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or your child have any questions or
concerns.
2221
7790 ext 148
95611434
BLOG AND ENGRADE
My
blog will be posted every Monday for you and your child to read.
In my blog,
you will find the content that will be covered during the week, homework, dates
to remember, quizzes, and any other important information.
You
will be able to access my blog by accessing the school’s web page:
You
and your child will receive an ENGRADE code so you can log in and monitor your
child’s progress in my class and all other classes as well. If you need
assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
MATERIALS
- 2 grid notebooks
- binder
- small calculator
- pencils and pens of different color
- eraser and sharpener
- Small protractor
- Compass
- Ruler
- Index card
