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** CLilli@schools.nyc.gov **
 * Ms. Caren Lilli **  ** 718-292-2683 **

Dear Parents and Students

Welcome to Grade 8 Math! I hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer. There is a great amount of work ahead and much to learn. If you have any questions about your child’s progress please do not hesitate to call or write me a note. If there are any special circumstances that I need to be aware of regarding your child, please contact me as soon as possible so that your child is as successful as possible. I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year.

Sincerely, Caren Lilli

**__ Supplies needed: __** spiral notebook folder for HW and worksheets pencils EVERY day
 * __Classroom Rules__**
 * Be prepared and on time everyday with necessary materials and assignments.
 * Raise your hand, do not call out. Listen to others as they are speaking.
 * Be respectful to other students and teachers.
 * Sit in your assigned seat every day. (I reserve the right at any time to change seats.)
 * Once class begins, if you need to leave the room, raise your hand and ask the teacher. If you receive permission to be excused, you must use a pass.
 * When class ends, clean up your materials and items. Do not leave loose items such as papers and garbage in or around the desks. Push in your chair when you leave.
 * Do not pack up early, wait for the teacher to dismiss you.
 * Food and drinks are NOT permitted on class.

Each quarter your grade will be calculated based upon the following:
 * __Grading Policy for Grade 8 Math__**
 * Homework 20%
 * Portfolio 10%
 * Participation / Class work 25%
 * Quizzes 25%
 * Tests 20%

**__Homework__**

Homework is assigned __**every**__ day, with rare exceptions. This is an integral and essential part of the course. All homework is due the following day, except when indicated. Homework is credited by completion, NOT correctness. Your efforts are important. There may be extenuating circumstances beyond your control, preventing you from completing homework. A late homework will only be accepted if the work is handed in before the Unit Test is given; but it will be marked late.

__Students must show **ALL** of the work **ALL** of the time__
 * __Homework Rubric__**
 * __For 2 points:__**
 * Correct heading is in the correct place
 * Name:___ Date:___ Assignment: page(s) and problem numbers
 * All problems are written out or drawn out
 * All work is shown according to notes and class discussions
 * Solutions are easy to find (highlighted, circled, etc.)
 * Neatness always counts!
 * Handed in on time!

__**For 1 points:**__
 * Homework is incomplete
 * Problems are not written out
 * Work is not shown
 * Solutions are difficult to find
 * Lacks neatness or thoroughness
 * Late!


 * __For 0 points:__**
 * Nothing handed in at the beginning of class

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