Mr. York’s 8th grade
math class
Welcome, students!
Welcome to 8th Grade!
 I will introduce you to
eighth grade and to
our classroom.
 If you have any
questions during my
presentation, please
raise your hand and
wait to be called on.
Topics to Be Covered










Expectations
Grading
Classroom Rules
Math Supplies
Being Prepared for Class
Homework/Classwork policy
Web Site
Organization is key
Teacher Policy
PBS Matrix
Expectations
 My job is to teach.
 Your job is to learn.
 Time is limited so efficiency is
important. Be in your seat and ready
to work when the bell rings.
 Read the text and take notes.
 Be prepared with necessary materials
for class.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Grading
All assignments, both formal and
informal will be graded on the following
scale.
Tests
25%
Quizzes/Pop Test
25%
Classwork
25%
Homework
15%
Class participation/effort
10%
All assignments will be worth a possible
100 points. Assignments must be turned
in on time. If not a lower grade can be
expected.
Classroom Rules
 Be on time and bring all
needed materials to class.
 Be in your seat and ready to
work when the bell rings.
 Respect and be polite to all
people.
 Listen and stay seated when
someone is talking.
 Respect other people’s
property.
 Obey all school rules.
Math Supplies
 (2) 1.5 inch ring binder or 3
hole notebook.
 (15-20) sheet protectors,
top loading.
 Generous supply of notebook
paper.
 Generous supply of graph
paper.
 Composition book.
 Tab dividers.
 #2 pencils.
 Zippered pencil pouch.
Suggested supplies for homework
 Calculator – at least four
function with √ key.
 Compass
 Protractor
 Ruler
 Markers – pencil or crayon
 Dictionary
Be prepared for class
 Students are to be prepared with
necessary materials needed for
class.
 Students without pencils, books,
and other supplies disrupt the
instruction process.
 Disruptions of class when
students are not prepared could
receive disciplinary action.
 Students that are disruptive will
be subject to PBS rules.
 Please refer to classroom rules or
the PBS matrix.
Homework/Classwork
 Homework/classwork will most
often be assigned daily.
 Homework/classwork is to be
completed on loose-leaf
notebook/graph paper using a
pencil.
 It must be labeled in the upperright hand corner with name,
page numbers and dates
performed.
 ALL MATH PROBLEMS ARE
TO BE COPIED AND ALL
WORK MUST BE SHOWN.
Homework/Classwork cont.
 Missed homework/classwork must
be made up by the next school day
to receive a passing grade.
 If the assignment is not turned in
on time, a zero can be expected.
 Missing assignments can result in
parent letters, lunch detention, or
ISS.
 The most often cause of student
failure in school is not completing
or turning in assignments.
 It is your responsibility to get
your assignments.
Math Web site
 There are a number of important links
on my web site for math.
david_york@pender.k12.nc.us
 Algebra help
 Pre-Algebra Help
 Study Island
 Math Dictionary
 Interactive Math
 Graph paper
 Study Guide for students/parents
Organization is the key to a
successful year.
 Students are expected to bring all
materials necessary for class.
 Student’s planners are required at all
times in math class. Your planner will be
used for assignment notation, hall
passes and communication with parents.
 All test/quizzes, classwork, and
homework will be required to be kept in
your class notebook (provided by
teacher). Random checks of the
notebook will be done for a grade.
Organization cont.
 A math dictionary will be required of each
student. (composition book)
 In each chapter we will discuss math vocabulary
that is important and students will record these
along with definitions and examples of each.
 This will also be checked periodically for a grade.
 We will spend class time organizing your binders
and dictionary so you will know where to find
certain items. If you are asked to produce items
for verification and cannot, they are not much
good to you.
Tardiness
 There will be no tardy bell for 8th grade.
 Class starts when the teacher begins.
 If you aren’t in the classroom by the time
the teacher begins class, please check in
at the school office before coming to
class.
 If you are tardy three times, it may be
counted as an absence.
Teacher Policy
• My door is always open to you as my student
or as an individual. I will discuss in confidence
anything you feel is important to your success
at school.
• Also, I will discuss in confidence any issues
you wish to talk about that may be personal or
non-school related issues.
• Anything we discuss is confidential and will
remain so. Your confidence in me as a teacher
and person are important and necessary for
us to succeed.
All
Settings
You follow
all adult
directions
Positive Behavior System Matrix
Classroom
You use
your inside
voice
Media
Center
You will
use your
library
voicewhisper
Computer
Lab
You will
have adult
supervision
at all times
Cafeteria
Gym/Assembly
Breezeway
Bathrooms
Hallways
You will
enter with
your
teacher
You follow all
safety rules
when using
equipment
You walk
quietly
and in an
orderly
manner
You keep
walls and
stalls free
of graffiti
You
walk on
the right
side of
the
hallway
You
walk
quietly
so others
can
continue
learning
You
return to
class
promptly
You help
keep the
school
orderly
You use
time wisely
You keep
the
library
orderly
You will
enter and
exit in an
orderly
manner
You will
stay in
your
assigned
place
You follow all
game rules and
routine
You talk
quietly
You keep
bathroom
clean
You keep
hands to
yourself
and
maintain
personal
space
You ask
permission
to leave
any setting
and have a
pass
You have
all
necessary
supplies
You keep
hands to
yourself
and
maintain
personal
space
You will
sign in
and out
unless
you are
with your
class
You will
be
respectful
of other
in the
library
You will
turn the
mouse over
before
exiting the
lab
You sit
with the
class you
enter with
You keep all
walls and seats
free of graffiti
You keep
your
hands and
feet to
yourself
You
respect
others
privacy
You will
use your
time wisely
You clean
tables
before
your class
leaves
You need
permission to
use the gym
restrooms if
you are not in
gym class
You wash
your
hands
each visit
You
keep
bulletin
boards
neat and
clean
You will
keep the
lab clean
and
orderly
You use
your
inside
voice
You need
to keep to
the right
of the
sidewalk
at all
times
You need
to keep
moving on
the
sidewalk
You
deposit all
trash in
proper
waste can
You
keep
your
hands
and feet
to
yourself
You will
leave all
food,
drink, and
chewing
gum
outside of
the lab
You follow
your
teachers
directions
You keep
your
hands and
feet to
yourself
You
have a
pass if
you are
not with
your
class at
all times
You are on
time
You report
any
problems
to a
teacher or
admin
verbally or
use
counselor’s
form
You walk
to the right
in all
settings
You hand
in
assignments
on time
You are
respectful
of
classmates
and
teachers
You will
enter and
exit in an
orderly
manner
You enter
and exit in
an orderly
manner
You will
use your
planner in
each class
You will
not chew
gum in
the media
center
You put
trash into
proper
receptacles
or recycle
bucket
You will
restrain
from
placing
graffiti on
school
property
You will
restrain
from
throwing
any objects
in school
or on the
bus
You need
special
permission
to take
food and
drink
from the
cafeteria
Let’s Have a Great Year!