Dear Families,
Here is a quick look at what the students will be covering next week:
Net Worth: We begin our new lessons exploring financial literacy concepts, specifically calculating and understanding net worth.
Personal Budgets: We will dive into creating and analyzing personal budgets to help students build practical financial management skills.
Individual Work Day (Test Prep): Students will have a dedicated individual learning and practice day focused on Mathia assignments, homework checks, and reviewing key concepts to prepare for our upcoming assessment.
End of Topic 2 Test: We will wrap up the week on Friday with our End of Topic 2 assessment to check student mastery of these financial units.
Thank you for your continued support at home!
Important Updates & Reminders
MATHia Requirements: Please note that MATHia is now a graded component of our curriculum. Incentives will be awarded to students for completing their assigned modules on time.
This Week in Class
Message from the Teacher
Carnegie Tips
Tips from the Teacher
Assignments Due
Thursday, November 12 at 11:59 PM
Mathia Lessons (Homework)
Upcoming Tests
Friday, November 13
Module 2 Topic 2 Assessment:
Looking Ahead
Monday, November 23
Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 18
End of Term 2
Tutorials
● Tutorials are meant to help students be successful in the classroom. Whether it is working on missing assignments or getting help understanding the concept. Make sure you use the time wisely when in tutorials.
● Tutorials will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings before school from 8:00 - 8:50. If you cannot make it in the morning and prefer after school, you MUST email your teacher to set up a date and time that will work. Please arrive on time, so we can make the most of the tutorial sessions.
Classroom Expectations
Electronic Policy
Reminder about new state law regarding Technology at Schools (it’s not just cell phones): Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy (House Bill 1481)
Per state law, students are prohibited from using personal communication devices during the school day. This includes:
- Cell phones
- Smartwatches
- Earbuds/Headphones
- Tablets
- Any device capable of texting, calling, recording, or accessing the internet
These items should be secured in lockers during the day. If a student does not yet have access to a locker, alternative arrangements will be made (backpack-turned off).
Helpful Links / Teacher Emails
1. Where to find content via www.1link.fortbendisd.com
a. Schoology will be a resource for students and parents to receive information.
b. Skyward will be our official gradebook.
FAQ's
What supplies are needed in the classroom?
● 2 Subject Spiral Notebook
● Highlighters (assorted colors)
● Colored Pencils
● Glue Stick
● Pencils (always bring extras!!)
● Scissors
● Two Pocket Folder w/ Prongs
● Dry Erase Markers
● 2" Binder w/ Dividers
What is the tardy policy?
a. Students who are outside of the doorway after the start time will be counted tardy.
b. Reporting to class after the first 20 minutes of class will result in an unexcused absence.
c. Tardy Disciplinary actions will be handled by the Administrators.
What is the late work policy?
a. All work has a given due date and must be turned in by their deadlines.
b. Ten points will be deducted each day when an assignment is late. If an assignment is more than 5 days late, it will no longer be accepted.
c. Incomplete work will be returned to the student for completion and will likely result in a late grade.
What is the absent work policy?
a. The student is responsible for any missed work. Students are required to follow up with the teacher to collect work that they missed. They must collect notes and catch up on their return.
Is there any homework?
a. Homework will be given regularly. Homework is your opportunity to practice. Just like the best athletes must practice, so do the best mathematicians! It is your responsibility to check your homework and ask questions if needed.
b. Daily work will be a mixture of in-class activities from the interactive Carnegie learning platform.