RAY MATHEMATICS FAQ 2020-21
1. Can a student make-up or redo assignments? YES! Students may redo any assignment for a better score. They also may do and turn in assignments late (for a lower score).
Two requirements:
- Students must send Mr. Albrecht an email (lalbrecht@cps.edu) to tell him that the redid or made-up the assignment, the name of the assignment, and when it was due. Mr. Albrecht does not go back to check without an email.
- The end of each quarter is a hard cutoff for making up work. CPS will not allow me to change a grade once the quarter ends. I will remind students and families of end-of-quarter dates a few weeks before the end of each quarter.
2. How do I check my student’s grades? What's the scale?
All parents have access to CPS Parent Portal via the ASPEN login page. You need a PIN# from the office to access Parent Portal the first time-- after that it is just a standard log-in. Parent Portal can be set up to give text and email alerts about grades and attendance. We also recommend getting your students CPS email login and password. You can access Student Portal via the same ASPEN login and get the same information. The grading scale is below:
3. How can I find out how my child is doing socially?
Families should feel free to contact Mr. Albrecht via email at lalbrecht@cps.edu for quick check-ins or to schedule longer conferences.
4. What can I do to make sure my student is successful in math class?
Actively and routinely checking in on Parent Portal, Google Classroom, and teacher blogs will give you a clear picture of how well your child is doing at Ray. We recommend scheduling a time(s) for yourself each week to check. Our blog will also have weekly updates about what we are studying and the announcements pertaining to 7th and 8th graders at Ray. If you want further information or support: email Mr. Albrecht lalbrecht@cps.edu for tutoring and enrichment ideas and opportunities.
5. What is the scope of 7th and 8th grade mathematics at Ray?
Check out Open-Up’s Math Curriculum at https://openupresources.org/math-curriculum/
6. Do we have a math wish list?
Yes! We will need donations of hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, paper towel, and face tissue when we return to in-person schooling. We will also need donations of lots of dry-erase markers and post-its. And while we a wishing, we recommend donations of MacBooks and iPads to Ray for use by teachers and students.
