Algebra 2 with Mrs. Slobig 2012- 2013

Notebook       5%     Collected on the average of 2 times per semester.

Quizzes       

And Tests    75%    There will be approximately 6 tests in the semester. Tests will

Final Exam              cover any and/or all material covered in the book and in lectures.

                               Quarterly tests will cover Math Standards from the CST tests at

                               the end    of each quarter. 

Your Math Notebook

2012-2013

All students are required to keep a math notebook.  The notebook will contain all of your work for the entire semester and will help keep you organized.  It should be kept neat, utilize loose leaf paper, and must contain these three sections in this specific order:

Section 1      Warm ups.  Warm ups are done daily and must be numbered and

                        dated.  They must be in order.

Section 2      Notes.  Notes are taken daily.  They must be in order.  If you are

Each section must begin with a divider. The notebook must be a  3-ring binder.  It may be with other subjects.  I collect them and grade them on the same day, so you will get it back for your other classes.

            ALL LETTER GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THIS SCALE

                                                90%....................................A

                                                80%....................................B

                                                70%....................................C

                                                60%....................................D

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                                                59% or below................F

Steps for Success

Be Here,

Be On Time,

Be Prepared,

Work Independently,

Work Cooperatively,

Work with Academic Integrity

Communicate if there is a concern.

Worry doesn’t help, Studying does help.

Be a friend: Form a study group.

Classroom Rules:

1. Follow the directions the first time they are given.
2. Be in your seat when the bell rings and remain there until you have permission to get up.
3. Come to class prepared with book, notebook, paper, pencil, and homework.
4. Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking.
5. Fix the problem, not the blame.

Classroom consequences:

1. Warning.
2. In class suspension with “ Fix The Problem” write up.
3. Parent phone call (In Class).
4. Tutorial Assigned

5   Teacher/Parent/Student Conference.

******* Severe Clause: Permanent removal from class.

(These steps will be followed in this order, unless behavior justifies skipping ahead)

General Class Policies

2012-2013

A.      Tardies (Being out of your seat after the bell rings)

                Refer to student handbook.

B.  Absence/Truancy

      Please refer to the student handbook.

C.  Water, locker, phone call, friends or family pet in trouble breaks will be closely monitored. Use your breaks wisely  Please note that if for some reason You are ill or have a 504 plan which requires you to be out of the room at times, accommodations will be made. J

D.  Food >>>School policy is no food in the classroom. Bottled water is allowed but is subject to random checks at any time. No Cans or Glass Bottles.

E.  Your take-home math book is to be protected at ALL times. Replacement cost for excessive wear can be up to 65$.

F.      You must bring 8 1/2x11 loose-leaf notebook paper and a pen with you to class.  You should bring extra paper and pencils in case you need them. Please, no spiral bound paper! 

G.     Any MP3 players, cell phones,  written notes, books,  skateboards, magazines, food, etc. that does not have my prior permission to be in my class becomes my property for 24 hours to be used at my discretion. TURN OFF ELECTRONIC DEVICES upon entering the classroom and there will be no problems.

H.   Calculator use is a privilege and not a right. I encourage proper and reasonable use of   technology, but if you are caught playing games on the calculator in class without permission you may forfeit the privilege to use calculators on quizzes and tests.

I.     ANY TEST OR QUIZ THAT WOULD BE MISSED PARTLY OR COMPLETELY DUE TO VACATION,  MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENT, OR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY NEEDS TO BE  TAKEN BEFORE THE  ACTIVITY OCCURS. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE ARRANGED between STUDENT AND TEACHER AS LONG AS THE STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE IN NOTIFYING THE TEACHER 48 HOURS PRIOR WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Work Phone 688-6487*2389

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You are to show this handout as well as the others to your parent(s).  Have one of them sign this handout to acknowledge their having read the handouts:  Math with Mrs. Slobig, Your Math Notebook, General Class Policies , and Behavior Code .  Due on our next meeting. DO NOT TEAR OFF,JUST KEEP THE WHOLE THING IN THE FRONT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK.

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