Seventh and Eighth Grade Mathematics
Information Sheet for Students and Parents
Mathematics is a subject that tends to illicit strong emotions for many
students. Most students enjoy math while a few are quick to say that they
hate it. Success in a particular grade level is not only dependent upon
learning the new material, but in applying the skills and concepts that were
taught in previous grades. In an effort to maximize the success of every
student at Holy Guardian Angels Regional School, I would like to take a few
moments to explain the procedures that I follow.
* Homework - Homework is assigned nightly, typically from Monday
through Friday. The purpose of homework is to give students the opportunity
to practice the new skills that were introduced in class that day as well as
to review previously learned concepts.
* Materials - Students need to bring their textbook, homework planner,
and copybook to class. All work must be done in pencil. Students will also
need a ruler, red pen and loose leaf paper. On occasion, students will need
calculators or colored pencils.
* Homework and Class Participation Grade - Every student starts the
quarter with a 100% as their homework and class participation grade. Five
points are deducted for each missing assignment. Please note that I do not
give credit for homework that the student forgets to bring to class, homework
that is incomplete, or homework that does not have the appropriate work
shown. I believe that reviewing homework in class is an important part of the
learning process. Additionally, the student will receive detention if the
homework is not handed in by the following day.
* Remediation - I am available almost every day during my preparation
period to review skills and concepts with students who would like to work on
practice problems. If a student would like help, he or she should see me in
the morning to get a pass. Please note: I am always willing to provide extra
help for students who are putting forth effort and being cooperative in
class. Unfortunately, I do not have time in my schedule to accommodate
students who waste class time by being disruptive. Please contact me if you
are interested in individual tutoring after school. The fee for this year is
$15.00 an hour.
* Projects and Graded Assignments - From time to time, I assign
projects or work that I tell the students that I will collect and grade. When
I say that I will collect it and grade it, I mean it. This work generally
counts as a quiz grade. Five points will be deducted for each day the
assignment is late. Detention will be scheduled if the assignment is not
handed in by the following day.
* Quizzes and Tests - Tests are usually scheduled every
other week. Quizzes are scheduled weekly.
* Grading - The following formula is applied to calculate a student's
quarterly grade:
50% - tests
30% - quizzes
20% - homework
* Absences - Students who are absent due to illness should see me the
day they return in order to get the work they missed. The missed assignments
are due within three days of the student's return to school. Parents should
contact me directly if their child will be out due to prolonged illness or
extended vacation so that individual arrangements can be made.
* Contacting Me: You may call the school at 610-929-4124 and leave a
message. I will always try to return your call during the day or that same
evening. You may also e-mail me at sonbar@hgaparish.com (school e-mail
account) or teachbard @aol.com (home e-mail account). I try to check my e-
mail on a nightly basis.
* The URL for my website is
http://teacherweb.com/PA/HolyGuardianAngels/Bard/. Homework and announcements
are updated nightly. It also has a link to my e-mail.
