Dear Parents/Guardians,                                 

Welcome to a new and exciting year of math!  My name is Renee Novitski and I am the Middle School Math teacher at Bear Creek
Community Charter School.  I am looking forward to a fun year of exploring the world of numbers.  I am writing this letter to familiarize you with what your son/daughter will be responsible for in my class.  Please feel free to contact me anytime throughout the school year if you have any concerns about your child or the class.  Please read over the following information about the requirements of the course.

It will be necessary for each student to come to class prepared.  They should bring to class daily the following:

• 1 or 1.5 inch 3 ring binder containing lined paper and
  a folder.
• Pencils - only pencils will be allowed in class and on
  homework.
• Textbook & workbook

Every student is expected to put forth their best effort every day.  This means always being aware of the classroom rules and procedures.  My goal is to achieve a safe/nurturing classroom environment where everyone feels comfortable.  I believe this environment will help all students reach their full potential.    

The grade on their report card will be determined by all of the following requirements: Homework/Participation (25% includes coming prepared), Quizzes (25%), and Tests/Projects (50%).

Students will receive homework assignments almost every night.  Assignments are listed on my website (Go to the Bear Creek Community Charter School website and then click on faculty/teachers web pages).  These assignments must be handed in on time and must be neat for any credit to be given.  Assignments will be checked every day.  Any assignment that is not completely finished will not receive full credit.  No excuse will be accepted for incomplete assignments or missing assignments, except an absence.  If the assignment is not completed, the student can complete it and hand it in the following day for an 80%.  If it is not handed in the following day, the student will be given one last chance to get the work done for the following day to receive a 60%.  Otherwise, he/she will receive a 0% for that assignment.  Those students who are absent must complete the assignment they missed.  They will have 3 days (or more depending on duration of absence) to complete and hand in the assignment they missed the day they were absent.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the work they missed on the day they return.

Quizzes are given throughout the marking period.  Students must be prepared.  They will be told, at least the night before, that they will be given a quiz the next day in class.  If a student is absent on the day of a quiz, they will make up the quiz the next day.             

Tests are given at the end of each unit/chapter.  The tests are announced about a week in advance.  The information will also be on the web page.  Tests will consist of all information covered in class.  Test material will be similar to homework problems and problems they worked on in class, in their binder.  If the student receives a test and/or quiz score below a 70%, a form will be sent home to be signed.  This will ensure that you are aware of the grade.  Please sign the form and return it the next day.  The students will file all their quizzes and tests in a folder that will be kept in my classroom.  Their grades will be recorded on Power School regularly.  Please make sure you have your user name and password, so you can check the website regularly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school (820-4070 ext. 417).  I can be contacted by e-mail at:  renee.novitski@bearcreekschool.com.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation in your child’s responsibilities in their math class this year!  I am looking forward to working with you to make this a GREAT and SUCCESSFUL school year!

Thank you,

Mrs. Renee Novitski