Mrs. Mahoney

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Passport to Learning
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Schedule

• A B Schedule
• Period 1 2- PE / Elective
• Electives Yearbook/ Band/ Leadership
• 6 week rotations Computer Lab, Home Ec.,
  Electronics
• Period 3/4 Math/Science or
• Lang. Arts/ S.S.
• Period 5 PACK
• 6/7 Math/Science or Lang. Arts/ S.S.

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PACK

• Period 5 PACK- students grouped according to
  student needs
• Based on last years scores
• Flexible grouping- students will move as needed
• Students will get challenging work,
  reinforcement, or help as needed
• 2 days of math and 2 of lang. arts

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Algebra

• We will complete the whole math book to cover all
  California standards.
• This gives all students the opportunity to start
  high school with geometry or give them a strong
  background in algebra for next year.
• All teachers will be following the same schedule
  for lessons.
• Every test will be given twice.
• Students will be tested in May by high school for
  geometry.

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Criteria for Credit

• Show all work!
• Use a pencil.
• All odd numbered problems must be corrected in
  pen to receive credit for the homework.
• Use graph paper, if needed.
• Work should be kept in order in a spiral
  notebook.
• All assigned problems must be completed.

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Online Help!

• On-line help at http//my.hrw.com/
• User name egrade16
• Password u7k9
• Tutorials
• Practice quizzes and tests.
• Interactive practice.
• Help on odd numbered problems.

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Science

• Science units are Matter Chemistry, Astronomy,
  and Force Motion.
• Science books stay at home 2 workbooks will be
  needed in class.
• Science text book and practice tests are on-line
• http//my.hrw.com/
• User name egrade16
• Password u7k9

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Homework

• Everyday, including Friday
• Should be written in PACK Planner
• Homework is posted on line
• Work is due when students walk in at 800 and is
  late if turned in during math class.
• http//teacherweb.com/CA/DCIS/mahoney/

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Thursday Folder

• Folder contains all graded work.
• Informs parents of behavior for the week.
• Missing work cannot be made up, except for
  absences.
• Please return folder on Monday with parent
  signature.
• Failure to return the signed folder will result
  in detention.

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Absences

• Absent students get the number of days of the
  absence to turn in work for full credit.
• See me to make up tests, because absences are
  recorded as zeroes.
• Absent students must read the lesson, take notes
  in the spiral notebook, and work the examples
  before asking for help.
• You can get help for the lesson you missed at
  http//my.hrw.com/ .

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Grades How I Keep You Informed

• Grades will be posted online on
• the etiwanda website
• https//espri-web.etiwanda.k12.ca.us/
• Students are required to monitor their online
  grades every week and get a parent signature.
  (Due on Monday.)
• All corrected work is sent home every Thursday.
• Progress reports are mailed from the office every
  6 weeks.

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Books

• Books are a students responsibility
• Science and math books stay at home.
• Teachers and the school are not responsible for
  books left in the classroom.
• Bring all science and math workbooks to school
  everyday.
• All math work and science notes must be kept in
  spiral notebooks.

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Reminders

• Gum and i-pods are not allowed at school.
• Violations will result in detention and then
  referrals.
• Cell phones must not be visible and can only be
  used outside of the black gates.
• Plagiarism/ cheating (either receiving or sharing
  work) will result in a grade of zero and an N
  or U in citizenship.
• Please follow the dress code that is explained in
  the student planner.

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Transportation

• No busses
• All cars turn right from the parking lot.
• Find a safe spot to drop off and pick up your
  child.