- What do I do if I am absent?
- Why should I come in for tutorials?
- What is Mrs. Torres's grading policy?
- Does Mrs. Torres give extra credit?
- How do I get help?
- Where's my textbook?
- What do I need to bring to class?
- How much homework will my child have in math?
- Since I'm in Algebra 1, what STAAR test do I take?
- How does the A/B/Not Yet Policy work?
What do I do if I am absent?
When you are absent, you should do the following things:
1. Go to the calendar on the wall and copy down the agenda for
the day(s)you missed.
2. Get the hand outs from the extras folder by the calendar.
3. Copy any notes you missed from a RELIABLE classmate.
4. Schedule a tutoring time with Mrs. Torres to go over the
missed lesson(s).
Why should I come in for tutorials?
You should come in for tutorials if you are struggling with the
homework or a concept that we covered. You should also come to
tutorials after you have been absent even for one day. Mrs.
Torres's tutorial times are Tuesday morning from 7:50-8:10,
Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-4:15, and by appointment.
What is Mrs. Torres's grading policy?
Mrs. Torres breaks down grades to the following percentages:
60% Tests/Major Projects
15% Daily Work/Unit Quizzes
15% Homework/Homework Quizzes
10% Vocabulary
Mrs. Torres follow's the grading policies laid out in the student
handbook.
Does Mrs. Torres give extra credit?
Mrs. Torres does NOT give extra credit assignments, however, Mrs.
Torres does like to give extra points on certain assignments,
usually at her discretion.
(Hint: If possible, keep those restroom passes)
How do I get help?
Please ask me or another math teacher! I am available Tuesday morning from 7:50-8:10,
Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-4:15, and by appointment, as well
as by appointment. If you come before school, you need a pass to
get to the classrooms.
Where's my textbook?
We are trying to use more technology and this includes using the online textbook. We will have class set of
textbooks but will be using the online textbook to gain access to homework problems. The online textbook also
has a wide range of resources to aid you when you get stuck including tutorial videos and practice quizzes.
What do I need to bring to class?
You need to be prepared everyday with:
1. Your homework
2. Pencil- Very important to have.
3. Your agenda- to write down your assignments
4. A positive attitude
How much homework will my child have in math?
Homework is assigned every night, but all classes will usually
have some time to work on their assignment at the end of the
period. Completion of homework is very important in order to be
prepared for quizzes and tests.
Some suggestions for completion of homework:
1. Establish a "homework first" policy! Use incentives to
motivate your child to complete homework before other activities.
2. Establish a specific time and place for your child to do his
homework. Avoid distractions.
3. Be sure your child has the assignment written in his/her
planner or you may want to check the teacher website at
www.roundrockisd.org/walsh.
4. Encourage your child to ask for help when needed.
5. Ask your child to show you the completed work.
Since I'm in Algebra 1, what STAAR test do I take?
You will be taking the Algebra EOC (End of Course) exam in May. We will do a lot of preparation to get ready including taking
some exams and quizzes online and working on being more efficient with the time given on tests and quizzes.
How does the A/B/Not Yet Policy work?
Throughout the year we will be assessing the level to which our
students have mastered the curriculum. Assessment will take many
forms including: tests and quizzes; essays; and more. Because
the goal of our class is for each student to achieve mastery,
major projects and tests will earn one of the following grades: A
(90%-100%), B (80%-90%) or “Not Yet.” A grade of “Not Yet”
indicates that a student has not yet mastered the material and
that he or she will be required to achieve mastery as follows:
1. Students earning a grade of 79% or less will be required to
review the completed assessment to determine which material
he/she has not yet mastered and to attend a tutorial at a time
scheduled with his/her teacher to ensure mastery of the material.
2. The student will take a re-assessment over the same material
and will be given the opportunity to prove his/her mastery of the
material. The maximum grade awarded on reassessment will be 80%.
3. The grade book will reflect a “Missing Grade” to indicate that
a student has achieved a “Not Yet” on an assessment. The Missing
Grade will be replaced with an 80% once reassessing has been
successfully completed.