Welcome to the School Year Podcast

1. Welcome to
8th Grade Math and
Algebra I

2. Growth Mindset

3. I
a Silent Start

4. We use time wisely
Beginning of Class Must Do’s:
1.Take out last night’s homework.
2.Start daily warm-up.
3.Copy tonight’s homework into your
agenda.

5. One-voice policy

6. BOARD = PAPER

7. Classroom Rules
1. Make an Effort
2. Be Respectful to Others
3. Be Prompt
4. Be Prepared

8. Supplies
Three-ring binder
-2 inch or larger
Pencils/Pens
Ruler
Highlighter
Dry Erase Markers

9. Calculators
TI-30 XS II
TI-84 Plus
Graphing Calc.

10. Homework
Graded from 0 to 3 points
(see attached homework
rubric)
Peer Review
“Pair and Share”

11. Stay Connected
 Email me: mgarofol@portjeff.k12.ny.us
 Visit my eBoard
-Check homework assignments
-Download instructional materials
(packets, worksheets, etc.)
-Check calendar for upcoming tests
-Watch/listen to podcasts
-Find links to resources on the web

12. Thanks for watching!
Remember to sign the welcome
letter and fill out the contact
form.
Be sure to include parent email
addresses so you are included on
my group emails.
Also, please watch the short
video about learning math
(found below this presentation).