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Mrs. BeyenhofMrs. Beyenhof66thth Grade Grade

Pre-Algebra and SciencePre-Algebra and Science

About Mrs. BeyenhofAbout Mrs. Beyenhof Graduated with Bachelors from Azusa Graduated with Bachelors from Azusa

Pacific University in 2004Pacific University in 2004 Taught 5 years at Cole CanyonTaught 5 years at Cole Canyon 22ndnd year at DMMS year at DMMS LOVES Math!LOVES Math! Married for 33 years to my best friend, KenMarried for 33 years to my best friend, Ken 2 Grown Children and a new daughter-in-2 Grown Children and a new daughter-in-

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Curriculum Curriculum California Content Standards in front of textbooks California Content Standards in front of textbooks

Pre-Algebra: Text: Prentice HallPre-Algebra: Text: Prentice Hall Algebraic Expressions, Integers, EquationsAlgebraic Expressions, Integers, Equations Decimals, Fractions, Factors, and ExponentsDecimals, Fractions, Factors, and Exponents Operations with Fractions, Ratios, Proportions, and PercentsOperations with Fractions, Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Solving Multi-Step Equations and GraphingSolving Multi-Step Equations and Graphing Geometric Concepts, Area and VolumeGeometric Concepts, Area and Volume Irrational Numbers and Data AnalysisIrrational Numbers and Data Analysis

Earth Science – CPO Science TextbookEarth Science – CPO Science Textbook The Scientific ProcessThe Scientific Process Earth’s Energy and StructureEarth’s Energy and Structure The Shape of Earth’s SurfaceThe Shape of Earth’s Surface EcologyEcology

Grading PolicyGrading Policy Grading for Pre-AlgebraGrading for Pre-Algebra::

TestsTests 40%40% Quizzes and ProjectsQuizzes and Projects 30%30% HomeworkHomework 10%10% Interactive Notebook/ClassworkInteractive Notebook/Classwork 20%20%

Grading for Earth ScienceGrading for Earth Science:: TestsTests 40%40% Quizzes and ProjectsQuizzes and Projects 25%25% Homework/LabsHomework/Labs 15%15% Interactive Notebook/ClassworkInteractive Notebook/Classwork 20%20%

Homework PolicyHomework Policy Importance of HomeworkImportance of Homework Late Homework is not accepted!Late Homework is not accepted!

Reinforces what has been learnedReinforces what has been learned Prepares student for upcoming lessonsPrepares student for upcoming lessons Teaches responsibilityTeaches responsibility Helps student develop strong study habitsHelps student develop strong study habits Projects get lowered 1 whole grade for each day lateProjects get lowered 1 whole grade for each day late

AbsencesAbsences Students are responsible for obtaining and completing Students are responsible for obtaining and completing

missed notes and assignments if absentmissed notes and assignments if absent Allowed 1 day for each day of absence to turn in missed Allowed 1 day for each day of absence to turn in missed

workwork

Interactive NotebooksInteractive Notebooks Need to be brought to school DAILYNeed to be brought to school DAILY Should be checked by a parent nightly to Should be checked by a parent nightly to

see if homework and classroom notes see if homework and classroom notes have been completed.have been completed.

When check is complete, parent initials When check is complete, parent initials page DAILYpage DAILY

Notebooks will be turned in at the end of a Notebooks will be turned in at the end of a unit and checked for completeness.unit and checked for completeness.

Classroom ExpectationsClassroom Expectations Be RespectfulBe Respectful Be PreparedBe Prepared Be ProductiveBe Productive Be a good citizenBe a good citizen

All students have the right to:All students have the right to: Be respectedBe respected To learnTo learn Hear and be heardHear and be heard Be safeBe safe Be responsible and respectful to othersBe responsible and respectful to others

Rewards and Rewards and ConsequencesConsequences

WarningWarning DetentionDetention Saturday SchoolSaturday School Prizes (Coupons) – Free Answer, Prizes (Coupons) – Free Answer,

homework pass, sit anywhere for the homework pass, sit anywhere for the day, day of grace, etc…day, day of grace, etc…

Student SuccessStudent Success This is a challenging course that is not for This is a challenging course that is not for

everyone – please talk to me if you feel your everyone – please talk to me if you feel your child is struggling too muchchild is struggling too much

The majority of 6The majority of 6thth graders are currently graders are currently enrolled in 6enrolled in 6thth Grade Math and will take this Grade Math and will take this Pre-Algebra course next yearPre-Algebra course next year

Please read the letter about what it takes to Please read the letter about what it takes to remain in advanced classes – sign and return remain in advanced classes – sign and return bottom portion to school.bottom portion to school.

SuppliesSupplies Main SuppliesMain Supplies

(2)(2) SINGLESINGLE subject, college ruled subject, college ruled spiral spiral notebooks with notebooks with hard plastic covers 81/2 x 11” hard plastic covers 81/2 x 11”

*will need a 3*will need a 3rdrd one in January one in January Small plastic pencil case – filled with supplies listed Small plastic pencil case – filled with supplies listed

on my syllabuson my syllabus Reading book – Reading book – Daily Daily

DonationsDonations Pastel colored copy paperPastel colored copy paper Glue Sticks, Tissues, WipesGlue Sticks, Tissues, Wipes

ContactContact Website –Website –www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/dmms/www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/dmms/

- announcements, agenda and homework, - announcements, agenda and homework, Table of Contents pages, etcTable of Contents pages, etc

Email (Best way)Email (Best way) nbeyenhof@murrieta.k12.ca.us Phone: 951-304-1880 x3521Phone: 951-304-1880 x3521 ABI – information on how to log on to ABI to see ABI – information on how to log on to ABI to see

your student’s grades will be coming home on your student’s grades will be coming home on ThursdayThursday

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

I’m looking forward to I’m looking forward to an amazing year with an amazing year with

your incredible your incredible students!students!