Mrs.

Boykin
Grades 6 and 7
Burton International Room 128
Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child. Here are a
few things you should know to ensure success for your child. Please discuss the information with your child
and email me at boykinmath@yahoo.com if you have any questions. To join Remind, enter the number 81010
and text @boykinmath or use the link https://www.remind.com/join/boykinmath.

Introduction: I am Mrs. Boykin your childs 6th or 7th grade mathematics teacher. Since coming to Burton International
Ive taught grades 3-8 mathematics during the regular school year and k-8 mathematics during summer school sessions.
I currently teach mathematics for grades 6 and 7.

Overview: Together we will work very hard to incorporate the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practices needed for your
childs understanding of the Common Core State Standards. Sixth graders are using enVisionMATH textbooks. Seventh
graders are using Holt Mathematics Pre-Algebra textbooks. Students also have an online component to their 6 th grade
textbooks. You can use these websites to give your child extra practice, pearsonrealize.com, ixl.com, mathgames.com,
and multiplication.com.

Classroom Rules: Consequences:

1. Come on time and be prepared. 1st Name on board/Verbal warning

2. Listen and follow directions at all times.
3. Keep your hands, feet and other objects 2nd Conference with student
to yourself in school. 3rd Phone call home/letter sent
4. Raise your hand before speaking
or leaving your seat. 4th PBIS room complete Think Sheet
5. Always do your best!
5th Suspension

Rewards: To encourage good citizenship students will receive one or more of the following;
stickers, stamps, treats, recess, special activity or incentive fieldtrip.

Homework Policy

Homework is assigned daily and due the following day. Students are responsible for recording their homework
assignments in their planners, completing every assignment at home and returning the homework to class the
following day. We will discuss homework assignments during class. If students have questions or did not
understand a problem, this is the time to ask questions and get help. Students should study mathematics each
night, allowing 5 minutes to complete multiplication facts (multiplication.com), review concepts or vocabulary
cards. To view school information or homework assignments, go to www.boykinmath.weebly.com.

Make-up work policy: If you have an excused absence, make arrangements to complete the missing assignments and
assessments within three days of returning to class. It benefits the student to make up missed assignments as soon as
possible and keep current with assignments so they do not fall behind on new material. Please use the homework
website whenever your child is absent and make every effort to allow your child to complete the assignment before your
child returns to school.

Grading break down: 10%-homework (quizzes) 20%-classwork 30%-notes/projects 40%-tests/quizzes (assessments)

 Grading Scale: A 100 90 Students will be graded primarily on Tests, Projects,
Quizzes and Class work. Homework is used for review
B 89 80
and practice. Students should review class material,
C 79 70 definitions and facts daily.

D 69 60

F 59 - 0

Classroom Procedures: Students are to line up for class quietly until they are invited to enter the classroom. When
students enter the room they must take out their supplies and follow written or verbal instructions. After students complete
their Do Now assignments, they can go over their homework and review their vocabulary words. As a class we will review
and discuss the Do Now and homework assignments. Then we will begin our daily lesson, conduct math talk, discuss
what was learned in class and record homework assignments.

Supplies and Materials needed for math class:

2 one subject spiral notebooks for each term (1-notes/classwork and 1-homework)
1 two pocket folder for loose assignments, tests and quizzes
2 sharpened pencils (needed daily, ready to use in math class)
1 planner or assignment book
*Calculators are provided for class use.
Please send the following supplies for the class; hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, tissue or Kleenex and paper towel.

Contact information: You can email me at boykinmath@yahoo.com or contact me on Remind (enter 81010 then text
@boykinmath to join). To schedule an appointment to meet with me during one of my conference times, call the
classroom and leave a message at (313)324-6961. For any parent concern that I could not resolve, email
Burton.concerns@aol.com or leave a message at (313)596-7601.

Thanks in advance for your continued support,

Mrs. Boykin
(Mathematics room 128)
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