This document provides information for students taking Mrs. Howell's Pre-Algebra class. It lists her contact information and the class policies. The class will cover topics to prepare students for algebra and the Math 8 SOL test. Students need to bring pencils, paper, and a notebook to class every day and be respectful. The grading policy and materials needed are also outlined.

1. Pre-Algebra

2. Mrs. Howell
• Phone Number:
– 846-1307
• Email:
– thowell@amherst.k12.va.us
– Web Page:
– http://mms.amherst.k12.va.us/?q=content/mrs-howell
– Or Google “Amherst County Public Schools”, click “Schools”,
click “Monelison Middle”, click “7th”, then click “Mrs. Howell”

3. What is this class about?
• An extension of math topics learned
in 6th grade to prepare for algebra
concepts
• Students will take Math 8 SOL’s

4. What does the book look
like?

5. Classroom Rules
• Bring notebook, loose-leaf paper, and
pencil every day
• Come prepared to work
• Be respectful to teacher and others
at all times

6. Let’s look at:
• Syllabus
• Classroom Newsletter
• Reminder of important information

7. What does the book look
like?

8. Classroom Rules
• Bring materials to class EVERY day
• Come prepared to work
• Be respectful to teacher and others
at all times

9. What materials do I
need?
• PENCILS, PENCILS, PENCILS
• Notebook
• Paper
• Your brain
• Your best behavior

10. Policies
• Check web site for work!!!!!!
• Calculators
• Homework
• All quizzes and tests announced.

11. Grading Policy
• Homework – 10%
• Quizzes/Classwork – 50%
• Tests – 40%
• **Have your parent sign up for
Parent Portal on Powerschool

12. How to set up notebooks
• 1 inch 3 ring binder is needed; one
for each 9-weeks
• Your notes and homework will go in
here. DO NOT skip pages or use this
binder for anything other than math!

13. For extra practice at
home
• Check out this website for extra
practice and study helps at home:
– http://www.tenmarks.com/
– Login information will be given out soon.

14. Questions?