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Guide to Mrs. Oliver’s Class
7th Grade Math
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Each Student Must Have:
1 ½ inch binder
Notebook paper
Composition Notebook
#2 Pencils
MMS Agenda
4 Function Calculator- to be kept at home
Dry Erase Marker for personal use
Classroom Rules:
1. Show Respect
2. Stay on Task
3. Be Prepared
4. Be Prompt
5. Leave the Drama at the Door
Pick at least one to donate if you’d like:
 Dry Erase Expo Markers
 Kleenex
 Paper Towels
 Markers
 Xerox Paper
Follow Mrs. Oliver on Twitter for
reminders and updates on what we
are doing in class
@MrsOliverTweets
Consequences:
 Step 1: Verbal Warning
 Step 2: Student Conference
 Step 3: Parent Contact
 Depending on severity or repeat of offense MMS Consequences will be considered.
Communication
It is important to maintain a clear line of communication between teacher, student, and parents. To address any
questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me by phone at (703) 957 – 4340 or by email at
kjersti.smedley@lcps.org (however, this email will be changing VERY VERY soon as I recently married the
love of my life, and LCPS is currently changing my name in the system). Since I am often working with
students during my resource block, please allow a leeway of up to 24 hours to respond. Please check my class
webpage on a regular basis to find out assignments issued and topics discussed.
Extra Help
I will be available to those students who need extra help during resource block as well as before by
appointment.
Assessment Policy:
This course demands a lot of work and I expect you to show your full potential. I am willing to help you in any
way I can to help you be successful in math, although you must show your effort as well. Tests, quizzes and
projects are your opportunity to share your knowledge with me. It is imperative, however, that you practice
your learned skills by completing homework, bell ringers, and engaging in class daily. Students are welcome to
come in for help before or after-school as long as previous arrangements are made. Each student begins each
quarter with a 100% (A).
Grades are intended to communicate a student’s understanding of the standards and mastery of the grade level
concepts and skills. Grades and progress reports are used as communication tools between the teacher,
student, and parents.
These assignments are designed to reflect a natural learning progression: introduction, practice (formative), and
mastery (summative). Introductory assignments are used to present new concepts/skills; practice assignments
(these typically make up the majority of work) give students opportunities to develop their understanding of
the new concepts/skills. Mastery assignments enable students to demonstrate their solid understanding of
material presented.
Formative assessments will be taken in class to determine students’ learning progression as they learn new
concepts.
The scale is as follows: 4 = Advanced Proficient
3 = Proficient 2 = Intermediate 1 = Beginner
Summative assessments will be counted as part of your official grade for the quarter. This assessment of
learning shows mastery of the curriculum content. These are rated on the LCPS grading scale and are also
communicated to you and your parents. This includes Tests, Essential Knowledge Quizzes, projects, etc.
Students will have opportunities to retake certain summative assessments for a higher grade.
On summative assessments that are tests/quizzes the following policy applies:
*An 81% cap applies to all retesting grades. We encourage, teach and model effective study skills to ensure students
know how to prepare for assessments. This applies to all summative tests and quizzes.
In addition, students need to be aware of the following:
 Grades on test retakes will replace previous grades (it is not an average).
 Teacher will notify parents of the upcoming retake.
 Teachers and students will agree to reasonable timelines for re-teaching and retesting opportunities.
 Students must be complete all work on time to be eligible for optional retakes.
 Students will work with teachers to re-learn material prior to the retake
Absent Policy:
Good attendance links to success! If students are absent, it is their responsibility to get their missing work.
Check the website! Notes are updated to the website at the end of every B Day. Students may also check the
homework calendar on the class website to keep up with homework.
 As soon as you arrive in class, after being absent, please retrieve your absent work. Complete your
missed Interactive Notebook assignments and absent work ASAP (on your own time). Schedule any
missed tests or quizzes ASAP during Resource.
Our first Summative Test is Integer Operations September 21/22, depending if you are A or B Day!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call, e-mail, or talk to me during an appropriate time in class! 
Any notes to me can be placed in my bin on my desk at the beginning or end of class.
I look forward to seeing each and every one of you succeed this year!
-Mrs. Oliver
Please keep this first page, un-staple and return the next page- completely filled out- BOTH SIDES 
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BY SEPTEMBER 4th!
August 31, 2015
Dear Parents and Students,
During the first few days of school we will review the procedures and routines for our class.
By signing this form:
1. Your student is agreeing to abide by these procedures and routines. Students are also agreeing to strive
to be a successful and responsible citizen in and out of the classroom.
2. Parents are agreeing to stand beside their child and understand that their seventh grade student will be
held accountable and responsible for his or her actions.
3. Ms. Oliver agrees that each student will be treated fairly through these routines and procedures and to
walk beside each student as they succeed this year.
Please read over the Guide to Ms. Oliver’s Class and have your students explain each item to you. This
will not only allow you to see what we have covered but will help the students better learn the routines of the
class. This also should answer any questions that you may have. This signed paper will be put in each student’s
personal folder and will be used only during behavioral or academic conferences.
However, if there are any questions you are more than welcome to contact me via e-mail or phone.
Please visit my website and Phoenix site which can be found on the Mercer Middle School site for Homework,
Test, Assignment, as well as helpful documents and links.
I hope to see you all at Back to School Night, September 9, 2015!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kjersti Oliver
Kjersti.smedley@lcps.org
Please sign below and return this form no later than Friday, September 4, 2015
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
Don’t forget to fill in the back Mom and Dad! 
Mrs. Oliver’s Student Information Sheet
This is to be filled out by a parent/guardian. Turn in by September 4, 2015
Please print, no cursive!
Student Name: ________________________________________________
Does your student have a nickname that he/she will go by in school? ___________________
Please list parent or guardian first and last names:
___________________________________________, _____________________________
Name
Relation
___________________________________________, ______________________________
Name
Relation
In a non-emergency situation, who and when should I call to talk about any concerns or questions you or I may
have concerning your child?
Name
Phone #
Time of day
Home/work/cell?
First Choice
Second Choice
Is email a convenient method of communication for you?
Yes
no
If so, please list the address or addresses you would like me to use:
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Email address
Name of person(s) checking that account
In a million words or less, please tell me ANYTHING you believe is important for me to know about your
student. (Ex: math history, strengths, personality, aversions, fears, special conditions, talents, hobbies,
sports, etc…) Attach sheet if necessary.
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Parent Signature: ___________________________
Date____________________
Thanks! –Mrs. Oliver