Rules/Routines
Calmly, orderly, quietly... not wildly (running), loudly (shouting/talking loudly), or destructive (running in to others)
What is... How I enter the room?
The opening question (problem) that needs to be completed as soon as I get to my desk and all materials ready.
What is... the Bell Ringer
The foundation for all future mathematics courses
What is... Algebra 1?
Turned off and put away (out of sight, out of mind)
What are cell phones? (and Ear Buds)
Student is sent to office with a referral - and their phone is placed in a locked cell phone jail for the remainder of the day in the main office.
What is the first (Cell Phone) offense?
Go straight to my desk, get any and all necessary materials (pencil, paper, Chromebook) ready for class.
What is... when I enter the room?
Actively engaged, following along, asking questions, putting in binder/folder when finished.
What is.. taking notes?
Equations and Inequalities, Polynomial Operations, Introduction to Functions, Writing and Graphing Linear Functions, Writing and Graphing Quadratic Functions, Factoring and Solving Quadratics, Writing and Graphing Exponential Functions, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, and Statistics
What are... the Units of this course?
Off (your head) and put away, for safety (video camera's) and respectful nature.
What are... Hats and Hoods?
Student is sent to office with a referral - and their phone is placed in cell phone jail for one week.
What is the 2nd Offense?
All 4 legs on the ground, facing forward, both feet on the floor, head up.
What is... how to sit at my desk/table?
Raising your hand and waiting for the teacher to acknowledge you.
What is... asking and/or answering a question?
Chromebook and charger, Graphing Calculator (if possible), Organizational Folder or Binder, Paper, Pencil with eraser
What are... Course Materials?
Getting breakfast, going straight to 1st hour.
What is.. morning routine upon entering the school building?
Student is sent to the office with a referral and the electronic device will not be allowed back to school and parent will be REQUIRED to pick up the device.
What is the 3rd and subsequent offense?
Under the table, not in the aisle to be a tripping hazard.
What is.. where I keep my backpack?
ask for permission, create an epass request, and wait for it to be approved
What is... how to go to the bathroom (or anywhere outside your current classroom)
Accepted until the cumulative unit assessment has been taken.
What is...Late Work?
Saying "Hello", "Good Morning" are examples of this.
What is... Returning greetings to adults?
If a student refuses to put their phone away or becomes disrespectful, the student will receive two days of this...
What is ISS
In the appropriate basket based on class hour.
What is... Where I turn in assignment?
Staying in my desk, and working on assignment(s) until the bell rings (not packing up early and lining up at the door)
What is...end of class procedure?
30%, 60%, 10%... of Overall Grade
What are... Homework, Quizzes, and Final Exam?
We want to be this, and do this.
What is... Nice and Good?
The reason the cell phone policy is what it is...
What is THE LAW?