Classroom Structures
How many Scholar Dollars do you need to earn in order to have a Class Free Day?
100
How much of your final math grade is connected to classwork?
60% - Desmos Lessons
How much of your final science grade is connected to classwork?
60% - Mission STARs
What happens if a staff member hears or see your phone or headphones?
They will get confiscated.
Who is charge of your grade and the choices you make everyday?
You (the student)
Where can you grab a pencil if you need one?
Mr. Maher's Desk
How much of your final math grade is connected to homework?
20% - Practice Problems
No... You only have to do enough to "hit the target."
When can you NOT go to the bathroom?
10 mins after the bell and 10 mins before the bell
What are some things you will need/want for everyday of class? +200 for each right answer
A pencil, A charged Chromebook, a good night's sleep, water, growth mindset, other answers may vary.
What should you do if you fall behind, miss a class or classes, or just need some extra help? (3 steps)
1. Tell Mr. Maher
2. Conference to make a "To Do List"
3. Do the work on that "To Do List"
How much of your final math grade is connected to assessments/quizzes?
20% - Pre-Unit Quizzes and Unit Assessments
How much of your final science grade is connected to assessments?
20% - Boss Battles or open notebook quizzes
What do you need to go to the counselors, support services, wellness center, main office, or other locations other than the bathroom?
A hall pass and an appointment
During lunch what should you do to make sure you are successful through the rest of the day?
Eat food!
Half points for Bathroom
How does Mr. Maher call on students for the "Do Now?"
Random Reporter after you have time to think by yourself and time to check your answer with a shoulder buddy.
Classwork will be graded using this __________
the Amplify Math Rubric
Missions/assignments that take more time will be worth more _______.
STARs
Where do you need to be before the bell rings to be marked "on time?"
Bonus: What is the number 2 indicator of success?
You must be IN your seat before the bell rings
Bonus: Time inside the classroom
Who wins/benefits when you cheat, plagiarize, copy/paste, or other forms of academic dishonesty?
No one... you will get caught eventually and you learn nothing.
What is my email, and when are my office hours?
mahers1@sfusd.edu and everyday during lunch except Friday
What tool/item do you need to bring home and then bring back to every math class?
Your Math Workbook
All missions will be graded using ___ ______ _______ ___________.
Mr. Maher's Master Rubric
How many bathroom passes do you get a marking period (9 weeks)?
Bonus: What happens if you go over?
4... on the 5th pass we will call home to address medical concerns.
Where can you look at your grades?
Synergy