About Ms. V
Ms. V went to college at _____
a. Auburn University
b. University of Alabama
c. University of Mississippi
d. Samford University
University of Alabama, Roll Tide
#1 rule is for each and every student to show ______
RESPECT
What material that is unique to math class do you need to make sure you bring to class everyday?
Calculator! TI-30XIIS
Are you allowed to bring food and drinks into the classroom?
Yes BUT it needs to just be a snack and you should clean up after yourself.
I am a tool in the classroom that you will use throughout the year. I am a place where you can make mistakes!
Dry Erase Board
*We all make mistakes and the best part about these boards is that you can erase your mistakes. They are not permanent**
This is my _________ year teaching at MBJH!
2nd
If you forget one of the needed supplies for the day, what should you do?
Sign your name on the sign-out sheet above the supplies cart. Before you leave, make sure you sign the item back in! Make sure you come prepared and gather materials before class starts.
If you have a problem with a grade, a classmate, or need clarification on something. What are you expected to do?
Talk to me! I expect YOU to contact me, not your parent.
Are you allowed to retake a test? If so, when?
Yes, but you can only retake one test before each quarter ends. The retakes occur the last week of each quarter.
I am helping coach _________ (sport) this school year!
Tennis!
Ms. V has _______ siblings
What is the calculator policy?
If you forget a calculator for the day, you need to grab one from the class calculator holder BUT you must return before class ends. If the calculators start to disappear, I will no longer allow you to borrow calculators.
What should you do if you miss a day?
Look on schoology and check the makeup folder when you come back!
85% of your grade comes from ____________?
(Hint: 3 specific things)
Tests, projects, and quizzes
Will you always have to sit with the same group? What is the seat policy?
No- we will switch seats up periodically. For the first couple weeks, they will stay the same as I learn names. BUT I will make sure you are working with all different people during group activities in class.
2 truths and a lie; Which is the lie?
1. I am a fraternal twin.
2. I can do a 360 wakesurfing.
3. I won 2 7A Volleyball State Championships when I was in High School
1. I am an IDENTICAL twin
What are you expected to do if you need to go to the bathroom?
Go before class because Ms. V does not want you missing important info so she most likely is not going to let you go during a lecture. She will only let you go if it is an emergency!
What are my homework expectations?
Try your best and work through HW when it is assigned. I assign HW to help you identify gaps in your understanding before a test.
I will either randomly take it up (sometimes for accuracy) OR there will be skills checks to check if you are putting in the work.
Expected to complete homework when it is assigned.
What is the policy for extra help?
Anyone can come in for extra help, BUT you must let me know when you plan to come in to make sure I will be there. I get here around 7:30 most days and can help every now and then during AO (must get AO pass).
Which adventure did Ms. V love the most?
a. Dubai
b. Munich, Germany
c. Egypt
d. African Safari
D. African Safari
Which of the following am I most proud of doing:
a. Getting my masters degree
b. Wakesurfing at the lake
c. Bungee Jumping the tallest bunjee jump
d. Running a half marathon in Nashville
C- Bungee Jumping!
Can students come to AO whenever they would like for extra help?
No! I help with Spartan Council, so I recommend coming before school at 7:30 in the morning. If you can not come before school, you must email me or ask if I can be available during AO 2 days in advance so I can make it work with Spartan Council.
The procedure you should follow each day:
Hint: 2 parts
1. Come into class and sit in your assigned pod or group for the day.
2. Look at the board to see what you need to get out and/or do before the bell rings! (DO NOW / Agenda)
What all must occur before you can retake a test? (3 specific things)
Filled out the test re-take request form located in Schoology, re-do the test with test corrections on that unit test, and complete the study material for the unit (with work shown)
Name 2 teachers who work in the school that taught Ms. V!
Mr. Cotten, Coach Howard, Coach Jones, Mr. McGowan were all teachers of mine when I was here!