What is our school mascot?
Cougar
Students are expected to always be _____ to students, teachers, etc...
When should you sharpen your pencil?
Before class starts
Why are warm ups important in a math class?
gets the brain ready, gives the practice or review needed to remember important skills
What is Mrs. V's favorite animal (her spirit animal)
The Otter :)
What is expected of students during a fire drill?
Silence, walk in a line, stay with your class, follow adult directives
What do you need to bring to school each day?
Your chromebook fully charged, pencils and a good attitude :)
Where should you be when class is about to end?
Why should students NOT be on their phones in class?
big distraction, reduces time to complete tasks, prevents info getting to your long term memory
What neighborhood did Mrs. V grow up in? (Hint: You see this on trees in the fall)
Brownleaf
What are at least 2 hallway expectations?
Walk on the right, walk with a purpose, walk & talk, use the shortest route to class
When should you be in class?
Every school day AND before the tardy bell
What should you do at the start of class?
Pick up supplies needed for the day, sit at assigned seat, start warm-up
Why should you get to class on time?
don't miss important instruction/practice, start the class off right, your safety
In the formula V=Bh, what does each letter stand for?
V=Volume, B=area of the base, h=height
What is the 'electronic device' policy?
If a student misuses it after warnings, the phone can be confiscated & sent to the office (picked up by a parent).
What are AT LEAST 2 things you can do when you get confused in class?
ask for help, use notes, try & try again, tutoring, refer to any class examples
When can you interrupt the teacher?
If there is a medical emergency, or if the Vince Vaughn walks in the room.
Why must you stay at your assigned seat?
you might be marked absent in error, helps adults identify you correctly, seating arrangement is purposeful
Solve: 10x + 2 = -28
x = -3
What are some cafeteria expectations?
eat or leave (a.m.), remain seated, clean up after yourself, raise your hand to get up, tuck in your chair when you leave...
When can you use your cell phones in class?
When/if given permission to use them.
When is a good time to use the restroom?
between classes, before/after school, before/after lunch (10 10 rule also ok)
Why do we do Math everyday (even early release, Cougar Kickback, day before a break, etc...)?
Like any skill (sports, band, orchestra, dance, etc...), Math needs practice to strengthen skills & remember important things.
In the surface area formula Ph + 2B, what does each letter stand for?
P=perimeter of the base, h=height of prism, B=area of the base