These are the basic core elements of the class that the I discussed with the students on the first day of school. Most are basic rules and need to know things to help them have a successful year!

1. WELCOME TO 7 TH GRADE
MATH
Ms. Thompson

2. MY FAMILY
 I am one of four children. I have one older brother, and older
sister, and a younger brother.

3. A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Fontbonne University Graduated 2006

4. THINGS I LOVE

8. WHAT TO EXPECT IN
MATH
 Hands on projects
 Cooperative learning
 Homework
 Independent practice
 Reasoning and proving your work
 Assessments

9. TEACHER EXPECTATIONS
 Provide you with opportunities to learn
 Make sure you have tools and supplies to show your
understanding
 Support and encourage you
 Enforce rules
 Create safe environment for ALL students

10. STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Come to class prepared and on time
 Respect supplies and furniture
 Do required task and work (including homework)
 Persevere!!!
 Respect classmates and teacher and supplies
 Ask questions when you don’t understand!

11. DAILY ORDER
 Come in and sit QUIETLY
 Write down homework in planner
 Take out binder and clicker for “Do Now”
 Take out homework and planner so that homework can be
graded and planner can be stamped

12. DO’S AND DON’TS
Attitudes!
Pencils
Voices
Movement in the classroom
End of Class (Pack up)

13. WHAT DO I NEED FOR
CLASS?
2 Pencils
Textbook
Binder
Planner
Portfolio

14. WHAT IF I MISS A DAY?
 Check the homework board
 Grab any worksheets from the file by the door
 See a friend for notes
 Turn in make-up assignment ASAP!