Mr. Harrell’s Class / 7^th Grade Math

Most, if not all the information on this sheet can also be found on the school website, my webpage or the student code of conduct which is in the student planner, along with other necessary information.  You should be familiar with the student code of conduct as not all information in that book is contained on this sheet.

Supplies:
3-ring binder (a small 1" binder will do) w/ notebook paper.
Pencils (all work will be done in pencil)
Red pens or red pencils (all student graded work will be graded in red)

One box of Kleenex

Grading System:
     Homework/Homework Quiz                   40%
     Tests                                                          60%

Missing and Late Work:

**Students may retake or correct any failing test grade and raise that grade to a passing grade of 70.  They will have one week from the date the original test is passed back to complete a retake or correction.

**Late work will not be accepted.  However, the lowest non-test grade will be dropped. 

**It is the responsibility of the student to get all work due for a school absence and complete it in a timely fashion.  Students will have as many days as they were absent to complete missing work.  Missing work that is not turned in is averaged as a zero. 

Textbooks:

Each student will be issued a textbook for class use.  7^th grade and 8^th grade math books are not true textbooks in the sense that you are use to.  It is a disposable book that is yours to keep.  If you lose it or damage it so that you cannot use it you will be charged $10 and given a replacement.

The student may also access the online textbook at my.hrw.com

7^th grade username: math77771 – password: n6x5r

Tutorials:

If students need help, tutoring is available before school from 7:40 to 8:10.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Students are to act in a way that allows all students to learn and the teacher to teach at all times.  Students should be respectful and kind to all others in the room at all times.  Please be familiar with the dress code.  There will be no food and drinks in the classroom other than water.  Students should leave all electrical devices turned off and/or in their locker.  The Jim Ned Middle School discipline plan is in the student code of conduct for you and your student to be familiar with.

Email: jharrell@jimned.esc14.net  (this is the best way to reach me)

Conference time:  8:00 -  8:30

(please call ahead to set a time and date)

School phone: 325 – 554 – 7870

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Once you have read over this please complete the Receipt of Info page

Mr. Harrell’s Class / 8^th Grade Math

Most, if not all the information on this sheet can also be found on the school website, my webpage or the student code of conduct which is in the student planner, along with other necessary information.  You should be familiar with the student code of conduct as not all information in that book is contained on this sheet.

Supplies: 3-ring binder (a small 1" binder will do) w/ notebook paper. Pencils (all work will be done in pencil)

One box of Kleenex

One package of four AAA batteries…or you can bring your own graphing calculator.

Grading System:
    Homework/Homework Quiz 50%
    Tests 50% 

**Students may retake  any failing test grade and raise that grade to a passing grade of 70.  They will have up until the date that we take the next test to complete a retake.

**Late work will not be accepted.  However, the lowest non-test grade will be dropped.  

**It is the responsibility of the student to get all work due for a school absence and complete it in a timely fashion.  Students will have as many days as they were absent to complete missing work.  Missing work that is not turned in is averaged as a zero.  IF you are checking your grades online, a missing grade will show up as an "M", but is averaged as if it were a 0 until it is turned in.

Textbooks:

Each student will be issued a textbook for class use.  The 8th grade math books are not true textbooks in the sense that you are use to.  It is a disposable book that is yours to keep.  If you lose it or damage it so that you cannot use it you will be charged $10 and given a replacement.

The student may also access the online textbook using “ClassLink” on the Middle school page of the school website.

Tutorials:

If students need help, tutoring is available before school from 7:30 to 8:00.

Everyday students are to act in a way that allows all students to learn and the teacher to teach at all times.  Students should be respectful and kind to all others in the room at all times.  Please be familiar with the dress code and dress appropriately everyday.  There will be no food and drinks in the classroom other than water in a clear bottle.  You should be on time everyday; You will get a break the first time, after that you serve a morning detention for being tardy. Leave cell phones turned off and/or in your locker. IF I see them they go to the office and you can get them after school. IF you appear to be out of cress code you will be sent to the office to let them decide! The Jim Ned Middle School discipline plan is in the student code of conduct for you and your student to be familiar with. You can also defer to the code of conduct for information not on this sheet.

IF you cannot do what you are supposed to do when you are supposed to do it and how you are supposed to do it(especially as it relates to the dress code, tardies, and the cell phone policy...and now watches), you may be moved to a new seat and/or assigned morning detention or sent to the office. 

Email: jharrell@jimned.esc14.net  (this is the best way to reach me)

Conference time:  11:00 -  11:30 or before school

(please call ahead to set a time and date)

School phone: 325 – 554 – 7870

Mr. Harrell’s Class / ALGEBRA I

Algebra is a more rigorous class with a heavier workload and a quicker pace than the 8th grade math class.  We strongly suggest that to be in Algebra you have a 7th grade TAKS score that was “Mastery” level, at least an 85 average in 7th grade Advanced Math and/or a teacher recommendation. To maintain placement in Algebra, a student must maintain an 85 average. If the student’s average falls below 85, a parent conference needs to occur to maintain placement in the Algebra class. A schedule change may occur if deemed most appropriate for the student. A student is encouraged to work hard and remain in an advanced class after registration, however if needed a student may request a schedule change to the 8th grade math class only within the first six weeks. 

Supplies: 3-ring binder (a small 1" binder will do) w/ notebook paper and graph paper Pencils (all work will be done in pencil)

One box of Kleenex

It is recommended that you buy a TI-84 calculator.  You will use this calculator the next 4 years and then some!  IF you cannot purchase your own, you may check out a TI-83 to use.

Grading System:
    Homework/Homework Quiz 50%
    Tests 50% 

**Students may retake any failing test grade and raise that grade to a passing grade of 70.  They will have up until the date that we take the next test to complete a retake.

**Late work will not be accepted.  However, the lowest non-test grade will be dropped.  

**It is the responsibility of the student to get all work due for a school absence and complete it in a timely fashion.  Students will have as many days as they were absent to complete missing work.  Missing work that is not turned in is averaged as a zero.  IF you are checking your grades online, a missing grade will show up as an "M", but is averaged as a 0 until it is turned in.

Textbooks: 

Each student will be issued a textbook for class use.  If you lose it or damage it you will be charged.  

There is also an online version of your textbook that is best accessed using “ClassLink” on the school webpage.  There are also instructions on the teacher webpage. See me if you need any help.

Tutorials:

If students need help, tutoring is available before school from 7:30 to 8:00.

Email: jharrell@jimned.esc14.net  (this is the best way to reach me)

Conference time:  11:00 -  11:30 or before school

(please call ahead to set a time and date)

School phone: 325 – 554 – 7870