Welcome to the NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Richardson Middle School
Ms. Arshia Mufti
Ms. Karyn Benedict
Curriculum
As outlined in the California Standards and Frameworks.
Materials/Supplies
• Textbook - Mathematics: Concepts and Skills
• 3-Ring Binder with dividers and paper (plain, lined and quad)
• Spiral-Bound notebook for Math Notes
• Pencils, erasers, red pen (required for correcting), colored pencils
• Ruler
• Calculator (inexpensive, very basic)
• Dry Erase (Whiteboard) Marker
• Whiteboard Eraser (a clean sock or washcloth works well)
Any student who needs help acquiring school supplies may see me privately.
Homework
Assigned Monday through Friday, due the next day or as directeed.
Done in pencil and corrected in red pen. Students are to correct the odd
numbered problems (answers are in the back of the textbook) as they do the
assignment.
Make-Up Work - Any work missed due to an absence is to be made up. Students
are responsible for finding out what was missed, and how to make it up.
Students will have until the Monday following their return from an excused
absence to turn it in complete for full credit.
Assessment:
Achievement Grade is based on the following:
- Tests and Quizzes
- Class work and class participation.
- Notebook
- Homework
Effort Grade is based on the following:
- Effort put into completing HW and CW assignments.
- Attitude and preparation for class.
- Asking for help when needed – (Students are encouraged to ask for
help when needed).
Citizenship Grade is based on the following:
- Following Classroom rules.
- Cooperation.
- Punctuality.
Student Responsibilities
• Attend class every day; it is hard to catch up when a student has
missed a lesson, video, test or activity.
• Arrive on time, prepared and ready to learn.
• If absent, get notes, handouts and make up assignments and
tests/quizzes on time.
• Treat others with care and respect.
• Treat the property of others with care and respect.
• Students are encouraged to ask for extra help when needed.
Parent/Teacher Communication
Keeping open lines of communication is vital to the parent-teacher-student
team and there are several ways we can communicate:
• Telephone message on my voice mail (310) 533-4790, extension 8910
• You can email me at amufti@etusd.org
• Via student Planner.
If you have concerns and need to see me, please contact me to schedule an
appointment.
Let’s Have a Great Year!
