7th Grade Math Course Overview
Instructor: Nancy Anderson
Conference
8:00 – 8:40
Period:
Phone
979.922.1226
E-mail
[email protected]
Text: Mathematics Course 2, McGraw Hill
Course Description:
This course focuses on building upon the math principles students have learned previously as we explore the
next level of mathematical concepts and problem solving. Throughout the year there will be an emphasis on the
mastery and usage of appropriate math vocabulary. We will cover operations with fractions and integers, both
positive and negative. We work extensively with equations, inequalities, ratios/rates, proportions, and percents.
We will apply the use of formulas to geometric figures as we explore area, volume, and surface area. We will
work with graphing, displaying/analyzing data, and probability. We will also be exploring financial literacy.
Throughout we will focus on developing creative and independent problem solving skills.
Grading Guidelines:
(Complete DISD Grading Guidelines are available on the website.)
Six Weeks Average Grading Formula
Major Assessment = 50% (includes tests and projects*)
- Minimum of three (3) grades per six-week period
*Projects = The assignment of a project is the option of the classroom teacher.
Students will not necessarily have a project every six weeks.
Daily Assessment =
50% (includes homework, quizzes, and daily teacher assignments
- Minimum of ten (10) grades per six-week period
 Students will have homework assignments approximately 3 times per week. They will not turn
these in until the day they are due and should have them in their binder to show you their completed
work.
 Students will be expected to write in their planner daily. This information will include homework
assignments, project and test dates, or if there is not an assignment due for that day.
 As stated in the Student Handbook Danbury Middle School will not accept any late work unless
undue circumstances have occurred and the student has received the teacher’s permission.
 Students who earn grades of 69 or below on completed assignments will have an opportunity to
bring those grades up to a 70. Corrections are to be done according to the guidelines that will be
placed in the student’s math binder.
Semester Average - The average of the three six-week grades will count as 80% of the semester average. The
semester exam will count as 20% of the semester average.
Classroom Expectations
(This is not an all-encompassing list of expectations. Additional expectations for behavior can apply to the classroom and campus.)
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Be prepared to work. This means students are to arrive on time with all necessary supplies and are present
and attentive during instruction.
Treat people and property with respect. This means the manner in which students speak and interact
with others should be appropriate and respectful. Students are expected take care of school property and to
leave things that don’t belong to them alone. Students are to clean up after themselves. Students’ behavior
should in no way disrupt the learning process of another person.
Be on task. Students are to follow directions and be working on the assignments given by the teacher.
Follow the Danbury ISD Student Code of Conduct. School rules will be followed in the classroom.
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Tutorial Schedule – Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:00
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I am usually at school by 7:15 and am available most days after school.
Advocacy is also a time to receive some additional assistance.
It is best to plan tutorial time in advance with the teacher.
Mandatory tutorials will be scheduled as needed as the year progresses.
Teachers may require students to attend tutorials if the student is not being successful. The teacher will
contact the parent/guardian to make arrangements.
Progress Report and Report Card Cut-off Dates
Grading Cycle 1
Grading Cycle 2
Grading Cycle 3
Grading Cycle 4
Grading Cycle 5
Grading Cycle 6
Progress Reports
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016
Friday, Oct. 21, 2016
Friday, Dec. 2, 2016
Monday, Jan. 23, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Report Cards
Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
Friday, Dec.16, 2016
Friday, Feb. 17, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017 (Mailed to the home)
*Students will be taking the 7th grade STAAR math test on Monday, May 8, 2017.
Classroom Supplies:
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1 ½ “ 3-ring binder*
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pencils, erasers, colored pencils, highlighters, blue pens
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Notebook Paper (not college ruled)
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5-tab dividers
* Students are expected to maintain an organized math binder throughout the year.
► Students will be issued a textbook and are required to bring it to class with them every day. They are
responsible for taking care of the book and will be held accountable for any damage to the book or if the
book is lost while it is issued to them. There is an online version of the textbook that can be accessed from
any computer. Students will be given a username and password to access the book from online.
 Students are NOT permitted to use calculators in the 7th grade. This is due to the
fact that they are not allowed to use them on standardized testing at this grade level.
Please sign the attached form and return it by Friday, September 1st.
Please keep this course overview for your information.
(Please sign and return the attached acknowledgement)
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Acknowledgement of Receiving Course Overview
Please sign and return to the teacher.
I have read and understand the 7th grade math course overview.
Parent: _________________________________
Date: __________________________
Student: ________________________________
Date: __________________________
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