About Mrs. Wheat & Her Classes

About Me/Class

cwheat@pb.k12.mo.us

Prep Hour 12:45-1:40

About Me/Class:

I teach Pre-Algebra and Algebra I for 8^th grade here at Poplar Bluff Junior High School. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. I received my Masters degree in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with Honors. I have lived in Poplar Bluff for over fifteen years. My husband graduated from Poplar Bluff, and we have two children: Matt, who is a freshman at Three Rivers Community College and Gabby, who is a sophomore at Poplar Bluff High School.

I have two cats, Gretzky and Sox . I have two dogs, Jake and Sasha . I enjoy reading, and my family and I enjoy civil war reenacting.

Please read over my classroom guidelines. These guidelines have been discussed with your son or daughter. I tried to include all my expectations, so that your son or daughter will know these in advance. My goal is to create a positive learning experience for each student.

Since students learn in a variety of ways and every child is unique, I will attempt to be as flexible as I can in dealing with each student. The basic format for the class will include daily (or almost daily) homework or in class assignments worth 30% of the grade. Tests, quizzes, conduct/participation, and notebook test grades are worth 70% of the grade. Each quarter, every student will receive 100 points for conduct. For each demerit he/she gets, 3 points are taken off this grade and will be averaged into his/her test grade average.

Students are required to keep a notebook, and every quarter a notebook test will be given (it is worth a test grade). I do not assign extra credit, but do give many opportunities for bonus points. After each test is graded, it will be sent home to be signed by you. Please sign these and when your son or daughter returns it the day after it is sent home, then bonus points will be awarded.

Please feel free to e-mail me, call me, or send a note for any questions or concerns you may have. If you want a conference, please let me know ahead of time, so that we can set up an agreeable time. I can be reached during my prep hour between 12:50 p.m. to 1:42 p.m. Monday through Friday at the school. My email address is cwheat@pb.k12.mo.us. Thank you for allowing me to teach your child.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Chris Wheat

Updated 8-10-10