September 20, 2009

Hello everyone,

Please check this site for upcoming test dates and important class information. This page is for both my 6th and 7th grade classes; I will post general information that applies to everyone, and specific test dates for all classes as well.

Some reminders:

*Homework is VERY important! Homework allows you to work on problems at home that we have covered in class. Remember that the answers to the odd problems are in the back of your textbook and should be checked before you come to class each day.

*No partial credit for homework-either every problem is worked, in proper format (see homework handout that was passed out in the beginning of the nine weeks) earning a 3/3, or a 0/3 is earned for incomplete or no homework.

*Every student gets one "freebie" a nine weeks-this is a homework pass that may be used at any time. Remember, it is good for homework only, not spirals, and they "expire" at the end of the nine weeks and can't be "rolled over" to the next nine weeks.

*Spirals are usually handed out weekly-they will go home on Tuesday and are due back at school the following Tuesday. I check these for accuracy (correct answers), so take your time with these, you may use a calculator to check and/or have a parent check these problems. Spirals are worth a total of five points and are not accepted late (except in case of an excused absence).

*The only form of bonus I give is test corrections. Students may earn up to two bonus points for re-working all missed test problems. These should be re-worked in pencil, on looseleaf and stapled to the back of the test.


6th grade Math: week of 9/21- We are continuing work on the second half of Chapter 2, scientific notation and metric system. Students will have a Chapter 2 test covering all sections on Friday, September 25th.

7th grade Math: week of 9/21- We are continuing work on the second half of unit 2. Students will write and solve two-step equations, Chapter 3 sections 3 & 4. They will have a major Unit 2 Test on Tuesday, September 29th. This may be the last major grade of the nine weeks, so do well on this test!

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please email me, lserpas@aloysius.org.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas