Mrs. Jennifer Van Wyck

Mathematics (7-8)

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  • Homework is assigned almost nightly and must be completed to succeed.
  • Late homework assignments are allowed, but will be reduced one point.
  • After 3 missing homework assignments the student will stay in during lunch/recess, either that day or the following day.
  • Students who receive a D or below are allowed to make test corrections to regain half of each point lost.
  • Tests and quizzes are worth 70% of the final grade. Homework is worth 30%.
  • All work must be done in pencil
  • All work must be shown to receive credit on any assignment unless instructed otherwise.
  • Calculators are allowed only when instructions are given to use them.
  • All students should have a TI-30 or TI-34 scientific calculator for Junior High.
    8th grade accelerated students should have a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
  • Simple Solutions are used in 6th & 7th grade with one lesson due on Tuesday and one lesson due on Friday each week. Summer homework is assigned from these books also.
  • Save graded papers to study for chapter tests. Most graded papers will have comments on them which will be helpful for tests.
  • Mathematics is a course which builds on itself therefore; you must keep up with the program to succeed. Be proactive when you need help and don’t wait until it’s too late.
  • Know your facts and class participation counts! (Be sure to raise your hand!)
  • Math students are expected to work in cooperative groups with kindness and respect.
  • Come to class with your workbook(s), paper, folder and pencil.
  • All math students will respect class materials and return items used promptly.

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October Newsletter

Hello parents–I handed out and instructed 8th graders to put in their bags the following: St Cletus Back to School Raffle Tickets–actual raffle ticket booklet Pray the Rosary sign up FSA Taffy Apple Fundraiser Veteran’s day Mass sign up Frozen auditions sign-up Thank you for following up with them so they understand the importance of...
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8th grade volunteer hours and notebook check

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAC2EA6FBC61-50642770-fall#/ Hi Eighth Graders! Anybody looking for volunteer opportunities please consider signing up to help at Fall Fest! Helping clean up, info desk, etc are welcome!! I also sent home the information to order the eighth grade sweatshirt! How exciting! Once the sweatshirts arrive, the eighth grade is allowed to wear the sweatshirt to school....
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8th grade math contest

8th Grade Math Contest 8th Grade Math Contest Wednesday, October 2 4 p.m. Hello parents! I would love to represent St Cletus at the Naz math contest this year. If your child is able and interested, please reach out! Even if they do not plant to go to Nazareth it is still fun to compete...
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May – Catholic High School Test Prep Opportunity

​Jennifer Van Wyck​I highly recommend taking a summer or fall prep course of some kind. If you are able or interested, please fill out the link below.https://forms.gle/t5MJf8LXMK1rYFzu6Good morning,I hope you are having a great end to the school year. I am writing to invite your current 7th-grade students to take part in a summer test...
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May 1st

From: mail@directoryspot.net on behalf of Jennifer Van Wyck using DirectorySpot Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:32 AMTo: Jennifer Van Wyck Subject: 7th grade: A few extra things on the Horizon @St Cletus to check out…1) Wear green on Friday (tomorrow) for $1 in rememberence of Sean Richards the young man that passed away from St...
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News and March Volunteer Opportunities–Pancake Breakfast

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E44A4AF2BAAFD0-48325617-2024Please click on the link if your child is able to volunteer at the St Cletus pancake breakfast. Thank you.Stations of the Cross–all our welcome…see school calendar for times. We will be reciting the stations on March 8th.
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High School Entrance Exam Prep Information

Tue 2/20/2024 11:18 AM Hello Seventh Grade families—Here is some information on an available test prep course THIS SUMMER to help your child secure a spot at their Catholic high school of choice. The high school entrance exam determines acceptance AND class placement (accelerated or honors programs). It also can make your child eligible for...
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October 25 NEWS–7th Grade

Reminder: Tomorrow is red out–wear red!Next week we will not attend mass on Tuesday because we are in Halloween costumes. We will be attending mass on 11/1 AND 11/2 for All Saints and All Souls.There will be trunk or treat (1:45pm) as well as a 7th/8th Halloween party on 10/31.11/16 Confirmation Commitment Mass for all...
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week of October 23rd

Hello! This week has been very productive. We had a science presentation from a Illinois Storm Chaser who created quite the blast of vapor cloud in the gym. The facebook page has pictures! We also had a series of math assessments. We went with our buddies to church to get ready for them to attend...
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