Norwalk Middle School- Math 8

Ms. Goodright
goodrigl@norwalktruckers.net
Goodright.weebly.com
Conference- 4th Period (9:48-10:31)

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
 1” 3 ring binder (w/ pockets)
 loose leaf paper  Kleenex (1 box)
 highlighter  TI-30XIIS Calculator
 red pen  Dry erase marker (black)
 pencils  Math Textbook
 headphones/ear buds  Hand Sanitizer (optional)
 Clorox Wipes (optional)

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: VIRTUAL EXPECTATIONS:

 RESPECT each other, your teacher, your
classroom and materials.
 Bring all materials you need to be successful in
class each and every day.
 Turn in ALL assignments when they are due. All
assignments must be completed in pencil.
 Follow all other Norwalk Middle School’s rules and
policies listed under the student code of conduct.
 Be seated in your assigned seat upon entering the
room until dismissal
 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
 Sanitize when entering the classroom
 Sanitize your hands before and after using a
computer
 Wear your mask at all times
 You are expected to login to Google Classroom
every virtual learning day.
 Online assignments should be completed by
midnight the day they are due.
 Comment with questions or email me and I will
respond as soon as I am able.
(this is key to making this a successful year!)
 If an assignment is on paper it is expected to be
completed upon arrival to your next classroom
session.
 Our scheduled Zoom session time during the
hybrid schedule will be Wednesday each week
from 11:00-11:30. Please plan to attend for
additional help!

 ALL MATH MATERIALS (BINDER, CALCULATOR,TEXTBOOK)

SHOULD BE BROUGHT HOME DAILY!

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Absent Work:
It is the responsibility of the student to get make-up work and turn it in by the given time. When completed, make up work
should be shown to the teacher or turned in on Pearson or Google Classroom.
Don’t forget to turn in any assignments that were due the day you were absent.

Homework: Students are expected to attempt all problems and show all work. The work should be neat and well-
organized. The work must be completed in pencil; any assignments completed in a pen will result in a zero. Homework
will be graded in a variety of ways (further explained on “Assignments and Grading” page).
Late Work:
Late work will not be accepted on completion assignments. Assignments taken for a grade will be accepted however,
each day that the assignment is late will result in 2 points deducted.

Extra Credit:
Extra credit can be purchased at the end of each quarter using math money earned throughout the quarter.

Communication:
The easiest way to contact me is by email: goodrigl@norwalktruckers.net
I can be reached by phone before school, during my conference period, or after school.

Extra Help for Students:

Our scheduled Zoom meeting time is Wednesday each week from 11:00-11:30. Communicate with me if you are in need
of additional help and we can work out a time that will accommodate both parties.

Parental Support:
Parental awareness, support and involvement are crucial to the success of your child, so please be sure you know what
is expected and ask about your child’s classes. Even if you don’t think you can help, showing concern is a big deal to a
child! ProgressBook (our online grading system) is available on a regular basis for parents and students to check on
grades as well as assignments via https://parentaccess.noeca.org/
Passwords and usernames are the same as last year; if needed, please contact the office for login and password
information so you can monitor your child’s progress. I look forward to partnering with you this year in educating your
child. Keeping in touch is very important to me, and I encourage you to do so! Please feel free to contact me by email
(goodrigl@norwalktruckers.net) or phone(419-668-8370) when you have any questions or concerns.

CLASSROOM REWARDS/CONSEQUENCES - Math Money

 Each student will start the quarter with math money in their account.
 Each student will be responsible for keeping record of his/her math money.
 Math money will be earned/lost throughout the quarter based on the criteria listed below.
 Math money will be used to purchase extra credit, raffle tickets, and/or prizes at the end of each quarter
 Students with a negative balance at the end of each quarter will be issued detention(s) following the criteria below:

Balance # of detentions
-25¢ to - $1 1 *Serious offenses will result in immediate detentions and/or office
-$1.25 to - $2 2 referrals.
-$2.25 or more at teacher’s discretion
Earning Math Money Losing Math Money (Fines-50¢ Each)
 A on a chapter test ($1)  Dropping a Calculator
 B on a chapter test (50¢)  Not having needed materials
 Prizes for review games (25¢-$1)  Breaking classroom materials (rulers, etc.)
 Returning completed info. Sheet ($1-3)  Needing another copy of a wkst/notes
 Class participation (25¢-$1)  Zero homework grade
 Perfect Binder Check ($1)  Tardy
 Inappropriate behavior/not following directions (may
 result in multiple fines)

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Mathematics is a SKILL that needs to be developed. Just like playing a sport or an instrument, in order to improve,
one has to get sufficient practice. Assignments will be given daily to provide opportunities to build mathematical thought
processes and skills. My expectation is that ALL students will be able to complete the assignments. Homework is a
learning process of trial and error and should be completed in pencil. Students will be expected to get out last night’s
homework upon arriving at their desk in preparation for the days grading method. After the homework answers have been
given, I will always ask for any questions. Students should ask questions about the problems that they missed or gave
them difficulty. The following assignment types will be given this school year:

Completion Assignments (4 points)

4 points: Student legitimately tried every problem, with evidence of work, even if there are errors
2 points: At least half of the problems are completed. This means even if one problem is not attempted.
0 points: Homework has less than half completed, no work is shown, or assignment is not completed in pencil.

Graded Assignments (10 points)

As mentioned above, mathematics is a skill and the practice is not always perfect. When assignments are taken for a
grade, I will use this grading to arrive at your score. This allows you to receive full credit even if you make a few mistakes!!

90%-100% = 10 points 70%-79% = 8 points 50%-59% = 6 points 30%-39% = 4 points 10%-19% = 2 points
80%-89% = 9 points 60%-69% = 7 points 40%-49% = 5 points 20%-29% = 3 points 1%- 9% = 1 point

Summative Assessments
The goal of a summative assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit. These assessments
will range in point values.

 Concept Checks
 Quizzes
 Tests