Mr.

Lacy’s 8th Grade Math Class

Welcome Letter

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to a new and exciting year of math! My name is Elston Lacy and I am the Middle School
Math Teacher at Calumet Middle School. I am looking forward to a fun year of exploring the world
of numbers. I am writing this letter to familiarize you with what your son/daughter will be
responsible for in my class. Please feel free to contact me anytime throughout the school year if you
have any concerns about your child or the class. Please read over the following information about
the requirements of the course.
It will be necessary for each student to come to class prepared. They should bring to class daily the
following:

 1 or 1.5 inch 3 ring binder.

 Blue/ Black Ink Pen, 1 Pack Pencils - only pencils will be allowed in class for classwork,
homework, and test.
 Textbook & workbook
Every student is expected to put forth their best effort every day. This means always being aware
of the classroom rules and procedures. My goal is to achieve a safe/nurturing classroom
environment where everyone feels comfortable. I believe this environment will help all students
reach their full potential.
The grade on their report card will be determined by all of the following requirements: Tests
(35%), Classwork (25%), Participation (20%), Homework/Projects (10%).
Students will receive homework assignments almost every night. Assignments are listed on my
website. These assignments must be handed in on time and must be neat for any credit to be given.
Assignments will be checked every day. Any assignment that is not completely finished will not
receive full credit. No excuse will be accepted for incomplete assignments or missing assignments,
except an absence. If the assignment is late, the student can complete it and hand it in the following
day for an 50%. Those students who are absent must complete the assignment they missed. It is the
student’s responsibility to obtain the work they missed on the day they return.
Tests are given at the end of each unit/chapter. The tests are announced about a week in advance.
The information will also be on the web page. Tests will consist of all information covered in class.
Test material will be similar to homework problems and problems they worked on in class, in their
binder. If the student receives a test and/or quiz score below a 70% they may have the opportunity
to retake it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school. I can be contacted
by phone: 708-388-8920 ext. 4839, and e-mail at: elacy@sd132.org. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation in your child’s responsibilities in their math class this year! I am looking forward to
working with you to make this a GREAT and SUCCESSFUL school year!

Thank you,
Mr. Elston Lacy