Alg 8­22­16.notebook

1

August 22, 2016

School

Welcome to Mrs. Brown's Algebra Class!!

Aug 16­2:21 PM

Welcome to Algebra I!!

With your teacher....Mrs. Brown!!!

Plan for the day:1. go over the syllabus and technology information2. go over the parent letter ­ first homework of the year!3. note cards

Goals/Objective:We will understand the rules and expectations for class.

Aug 16­2:22 PM

Goals1. Learn the rules of Algebra I through a variety of methods2. Learn the skills needed to pass the EOC Test3. See that Algebra I can be fun and is relevant to life

Aug 16­2:22 PM

Classroom rules1. RESPECT!! What does respect look like?

2. Be on time and prepared for class.

Aug 16­2:22 PM

3. No cell phones unless I have said that you may use your phone.

4. All work must be done in pencil.

5. Use appropriate language.

6. SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK!!

Aug 16­2:22 PM

Student Expectations:1. In your seat when the bell rings2. No talking when the teacher is talking.

Alg 8­22­16.notebook

2

August 22, 2016

Aug 16­2:23 PM

3. You attempt to do everything the teacher asks of you.4. Listen to the teacher and follow directions.

Aug 16­2:23 PM

Aug 16­2:23 PM

Consequences for behavior (at the teacher's discretion and depending upon the severity of behavior):1. verbal warning2. phone call/email to parents (and/or coaches)3. removal from class and sent to Mr. Railsback

Aug 16­2:23 PM

Homeworktwo parts:1. graded worksheet ­ covers newand old material; given on Mondaydue on Fridaygraded on correct answers AND WORK

2. Optional homeworkpacket of work with new practice for new topicsgiven on Mondaydue on Fridayworth 5 points of extra credit on homework grade

Aug 16­2:25 PM Aug 16­2:26 PM

Daily Workaccount for 40% of your grade include assignments completed in class include writing , participation, math, and quizzescompleted in pencil. normally collected on the day it is assigned

Alg 8­22­16.notebook

3

August 22, 2016

Aug 16­2:26 PM

Testsmakes up 60% of your gradewill include short answer and essay questionsuse pencil on test; pen means 20% off your score

Projectsmay be assigned throughout the yearif project is late, you lose 20% for each day it is late

Aug 16­2:26 PM

TechnologyRemind ­ sends text messages or e­mail

reminders sent from Mrs. Brown­also available as an app

To join Remind­Option 1: text to 81010 the message

@323988 Option 2: go to rmd.at/323988

Website ­ will have a copy of the notes on there as well as links to other websitesto help you

Aug 16­2:32 PM

Tutorials­will be offered Monday­Thursdayuntil 4:15 pmmay have additional tutorials for testsmorning tutorials are okay, check with Mrs. Brown first

may be cancelled

Aug 16­2:33 PM

Textbooks and Curriculum­Some material from Algebra II has moved down

into Algebra I.

New textbooks will stay in the classroom. You will not get one to take home this year unless you would like to get one.

Can use the one on­line.

Aug 16­2:34 PM

Restroom passesYou get 5 to use per nine weeks. You maynot ask to go during the middle of the lesson.I may tell you to wait or refuse to let you go.Only one person is allowed out of the room at a time. Any unused restroom passes may beturned in for extra credit.

Prayer box­Write any prayer concerns on a slip of paper or notecard. Mrs. Brown will pray over those concerns.

Aug 16­2:35 PM

Absent workThere are folders on the counter that will haveany work from when a student is absent. It isyour responsibility to get this work.

Alg 8­22­16.notebook

4

August 22, 2016

Aug 16­2:35 PM

Fire drill­We exit the doors to the left and meet as a classover in the grass across from the 7th grade pickup area.

Tornado drill­We go down the 8th grade hallway and get inthe protective position.

Aug 16­2:35 PM

Housekeeping items1. lotions/perfumes

2. temperature

3. SmartBoard

Aug 16­2:35 PM

You have to try. I cannot do the work for you nor can I understand the material for you. I will do everything in my power to help you, but I cannot do it for you.

I also ask that you do not say that you are bad at math.

Aug 16­2:36 PM

LetterYou and a parent need to read it.Your parent also needs to read the syllabus.You and your parent need to sign it (you need to

print your name). Your parent needs to give either a phone number or an email for me to contact them.

This is the first homework grade of the year!! DUE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24!!

Must also sign the Honors Math Agreement. Due on Wednesday as well.

Aug 16­2:36 PM

Name

AddressCity, State ZipHome phone number (or # to reach your parent)Parent/guardian namesDate of Birth

Aug 16­2:37 PM

Exit Slip Question

What about math this year worries you the most?