Classroom Expectations & School Policies:

* Show up to class on time, fully prepared, and ready to participate every day. 

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* Study.  Successful completion of this course will only result from good study habits.  All notes and homework should be dated and labeled properly.  Each day’s notes should contain the daily objective and start at the top of the page.

* Respect yourself and those in the classroom.  All of us have the right to learn and work to our potential in an environment in which we feel happy, safe and accepted.  No student will be permitted to interfere with the learning of the others.  INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE IS UNACCEPTABLE.

* Participate.  Take an active approach to learning.  Please raise your hand and wait to be recognized.

* Ask Questions.  Do not be afraid.  We must work to make this a class in which everyone feels safe to take intellectual risks without fear of making mistakes or being made fun of.

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* There will be no food or drinks allowed in the classroom 

* Listen to directions the first time they are given.

* No electronic devices are allowed during class time.

* Failure to follow the rules will result in consequences outlined by your teachers.

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Infractions of items in the classroom guide will be handled in a progressive fashion.  The typical spiral will be student/teacher conference, detention/parent phone call, detention/parent conference and referral for administrative actions. 

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Extra Help

Avoid frustration and gain confidence by asking for extra help as soon as you are having difficulty.  I am available for help before school and during lunch, please notify me if you need help and when you would like to come.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NIGHT BEFORE AN EVALUATION!!! 

 

What Will You Need for Your Class?

• TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required

• (Compass and Protractor for geometry class)

• Ruler

• Pen, Pencil with eraser

• Three ring binders with tabs for notes, homework, and quizzes & tests

• or two pocket folders and at least 4 notebooks 

• 4 Dry erase markers

 

Classroom Grading Policy:

 

Your math grade will consist of grades taken from bell work, in-class assignments/homework, projects, quizzes, and tests. Grades will be based on 5% for daily assignments--homework), 20% for classwork/class participation, 20% for projects/performance, 30% for tests, and 25% for quizzes. Quizzes and tests are worth more to ensure we understand the skills as we are working for mastery.