Mrs. PairrettMrs. Pairrett

Daily Procedures and Daily Procedures and Important InformationImportant Information

Welcome to my class!

• The following pages will tell you what I expect from you during the upcoming year.

• I expect your best. Have a good attitude and work hard.

Classroom Rules

• Come to class prepared each day.• Be respectful of others and their

property.• Follow all directions and

procedures.• Keep our room clean and neat.

Math Survival Tips• Take carefully detailed notes. • Ask questions when you don’t understand.• Use your notes and text while doing

homework. Don’t give up so easily.• Always check and correct homework.• Learn from your mistakes.• Use the online resources to practice the

concepts.

Need something?

• If you need a tissue or your pencil breaks, just quietly take care of it. You do not have to ask special permission to get up. Just don’t disturb anyone. If you need to throw away garbage, wait until the end of class.

Online help

• Our math textbooks have a very helpful website. Use it to take practice quizzes, practice tests, or to see more examples.

• PreAlgebra www.connectEd.mcgraw.com• User name alabama student• Password glencoe4me• Redemption code 3L5E-K5GF-3C30

Online Help

•www.pearsonsuccessnet.com•Your user name is your full name.•Your password is abc123. I believe it will allow you to change it.

INOW – online grades

• Your parent or guardian can get your password from the office for INOW.

• INOW will show you your grades in each subject. It also shows your attendance and tardies.

Mrs. Pairrett’s Webpage

Go to Isabella’s website and click on school staff. Find my name. •http://isabellahigh.al.cch.schoolinsites.com/•You will find homework assignments•My email address

Emergencies

• The following pages give directions for different emergencies. We will practice several times throughout the year with drills.

• In the case of a real emergency, stay calm. Do not panic.

Fire Bell – one long bell

• Calmly and quietly exit my room and go through the doors on the right. Cross the road and get in a single file line on the practice field near the Ag Department. Stay quiet. I will need to call roll. Allow room for emergency vehicles. Do not visit with other classes.

Tornado bell – 2 long bells

• Quickly and quietly grab a large textbook. Boys will go into the boy’s restroom. Girls will be in the hallway to the boy’s restroom. Cover your head with your book. Stay quiet. We will need to listen for further directions.

Intruder Alert

• Whoever is closer, shut the door and lock windows, close blinds. Sit silently on the floor near the bookshelves.

• Do not make any noises!! We do not want to be heard.

Ontask & Exit Slips• Please pick up a small paper from the

table at the front. • Work the ontask problem on the front of

the paper as I check homework. • At the end of class, I will give you an

additional problem. Work it on the back of the sheet. I will grade those before you leave. Do your best to get it correct.

Cooperative Learning Groups

• We will work in groups sometimes.• Each person is responsible for doing

his or her part. No slackers!!!• Begin work immediately. This is not

social time. • Speak in soft voices.

Homework

• Homework is posted on the board at the front of the room.

• You can also find it listed on my website.

• Homework is work 5 points each day. • Those points can really help or hurt

you.

Homework policy

• As soon as you come into class, place your homework on the right upper hand corner of your desk. While you are working on your ontask activity, I will verify that you made a sincere effort to complete all problems. You will receive full credit (5 points) if each problem has been attempted.

Notebook Check (Easy grade)

• You should keep up with your homework and notes.

• I will call for a notebook check each nine weeks.

• You will be told which problems to find and you will copy the answer for a grade.

• Make sure that you check your homework and correct any missed problems.

• Make sure all notes are dated and labeled by chapter and section. Keep these organized.

Tests Remove all materials from desk except for

pencils, paper, and calculator (if allowed).• Place your name and date on the paper

and wait for instructions.• When you finish the test, recheck your

work if time permits. • Place your papers in designated plastic

folder on side wall.• Keep your eyes on your own paper.

Absent

• Make sure you show me any homework I would have checked while you were out. My grade book will show a zero until you show me the work.

• You should make up test in a timely matter. Generally, I allow one day per day absent.

• Example: absent 2 days = 2 days until makeup test

If you are absent• You must bring an excuse within 2 days of

absence. You will be allowed to make up any missed work if the absence is excused.

• If you do not bring an excuse within 2 days, you will receive a zero for that assignment.

• I will not come to you about missed work. It is your responsibility. Don’t forget to find out what you have missed.

Absent• I generally give make up tests before

school. I normally arrive each day at 7:10 a.m.

• If it is not possible for you to take the makeup test before school, you may be able to take it during flex.

Needed supplies• Scientific calculator (appr. $10.00) (TI 30X 11S) Or Casio FX-115MS, FX300ES, FX-115EST)• Binder with looseleaf paper or notebook• Pencils • Graphing Paper (big package)• Colored pencils• $5.00 (donation)• Cloth book cover• Compass (metal best) (Geometry)• Protractor (clear best)(Geometry)• Ruler (Geometry)

Calculators• 8th grade will use the four function

ARMT calculators and scientific calculators.

• You will be assigned a number. • Only use the calculator designated as

your own. Do not use any other one.• If your calculator is missing, you must

let me know immediately.

Graphing Calculators• You will be assigned a specific

calculator.• You are responsible for it. Make sure

that it is returned at the end of class. • The graphing calculators will not be

allowed out of my classroom for any reason.

Bonus points for supplies

• 10 bonus points will be given to students who show me that all supplies have been bought and brought to class. You only have one week to get the bonus points (no exceptions).

Keep the room clean

• No food or drinks allowed in the classroom except for bottled water.

• Clean up your area before you leave.

• Leave the room as clean as or cleaner than you found it.

Violation of Rules• Breaking rules will result in one of the

following punishments:• Break detention or writing multiplication

tables• One minute wall sits, chair ups or push ups• Lines or paragraphs• A phone call or letter to parents• Paddling• Office referral

Self Discipline• Anyone can be successful in this

class. Discipline yourself to work hard everyday. Be persistent and never give up. If you need extra help, come in before 1st block for extra help. Let’s make this the best year ever.