Rules
Which three groups of people should you always respect?
Your teacher, your classmates, and yourself
What is the first thing you should do when entering the classroom?
Grab handouts from the handouts folders.
What percentages of your overall grade are made up by formative and summative grades?
Formative - 40%
Summative - 60%
Where should your phone always be (unless I've specifically told you to get it out for an activity)?
In your backpack!
What is the best way to communicate with Mrs. Speights outside of class?
Email! mae200@rcsd.ms
How do you respect yourself in math class?
Be willing to learn!
What materials should you bring to class every day?
Binder, pencil, computer
What should your average stay above in order to remain in Compacted?
80% or above
True or False: Watching YouTube and playing games in class is totally fine.
False! Student should ONLY access videos or web sites approved by the teacher, and games should only be accessed with teacher permission after ALL classwork is complete.
What do you have to do to have your picture posted on the class Instagram?
Fill out the communication form and return to Mrs. Speights!
What kind of snacks should you never eat in Mrs. Speights' class?
Takis, or anything with cheese dust
When should you pick up your calculator?
BEFORE class starts!
True or False: Homework counts as a formative grade.
False. Homework consists of suggested practice problems that are not taken for a grade.
When should AirPods/headphones be used?
Only when Mrs. Speights gives you permission in class! NEVER in the hallways!
How do you and your parents join the class Remind messages?
Text @speightscc to 810-10
True or false: If Mrs. Speights asks you to put away your computer, she means after you finish your game that you're playing.
False! Follow directions the first time they are given!
Bellwork/Warm-up
What two assignments count as summative grades?
Tests and Quizzes
Can you use your school email/Gmail Chat to casually talk to your friends?
You should not! Communication through your RCSD device should be school-related ONLY.
True or False: Zero block is a time to hang out with your friends and Mrs. Speights
False! Zero block is for asking specific questions about our lessons or for completing makeup work/retakes.
How do you come to class prepared to learn?
What should you do if you need to use the restroom? (3 things)
1. Wait until we are working on individual or group work (unless it is an EMERGENCY)
2. Fill out E-hall pass
3. Grab a hall pass lanyard
How many assignments can you retake each nine weeks?
ONE - either a summative quiz or a summative test
Do internet issues excuse you from completing an assignment?
No! Assignments can be completed in class or during zero block even if there are internet issues at home.
What should be the first thing you check whenever you're absent?
Canvas!!
Find the agenda for the day you missed and in that page you will find everything we did that day, including notes and a video of the lesson.