**** Welcome Parents and Students 2009-2010****
Mathematics Classroom Procedures, Rules, and Information

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to complete the development of the skills of arithmetic and continue introducing mathematical content fundamental for higher-level course work. The content should include, but not be limited to, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, rational numbers, number theory, ratio, proportion, percent, geometry, graphing, algebra, measurement, estimation, probability, statistics, problem solving, and knowledge of the use of calculators and computer.

Course Summary

• Data Analysis                                      
• Number Sense and Operations
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Algebraic Thinking       

Be prepared for class.

• Quietly go to your assigned seat.
• You must be in your seat when the tardy bell rings.
• Have your home-learning and supplies on your desk.
• You need 2 sharpened pencils and a red pen for every class.
• Look at the front board to see if there are special directions and/or problems that need to be started immediately.
• Have your materials ready before the teacher begins the class.
• Sample problems, class work, and home-learning will all relate to, and reinforce the lesson of the day.  Practice make’s perfect!

Pay close attention to the teacher during lessons.
• I will teach you all that you need to know to do well in your math class.
• You need to be in class, be attentive, and show great effort.
• Please, do not disturb other students.  They are paying attention.
• When you have a question, always raise your hand and wait patiently.  I will call on you.  Listen while other questions are being asked and answered.
• Disruptive behavior and/or talking without permission will NOT be tolerated.  Consequences include: (1) lowering of your conduct grade, (2) parent contact, (3) referral to the counselor,   (4) referral to the Administration.

Heading your paper:
• Put the correct heading on all papers.
    Left Hand Corner
         1. Textbook Page Number(s)
         2. The exercises numbers to be completed
    Right Hand Corner
        1. Full Name: Last, Your assigned class number (1 - 30)
        2. Period Number: (1 - 6)
        3. Areas of Interaction (AOI)

*** Each assignment must have an answer column OR have the answers highlighted. Appropriate problem solution steps must be shown in order to receive credit. ***

While working during class:
• Begin working on your assignment immediately.
• Raise your hand if you need additional help.
• There is no talking without permission.  When appropriate, collaborative learning groups will be assigned, as well as “study buddy teams.”
• Always remain in your seat unless permission is given to move about the room.
• There is NEVER gum chewing, eating, or drinking in the classroom.

When we have visitors:
• Continue to work on your assignment.

• Continue to show your usual best behavior.
• Use the opportunity to impress the visitor.
• Make me proud!

Use of the restroom:
• Use the restroom before class.
• A pass will be given when necessary.
• If possible, try to wait until after the lesson so that you will not miss valuable instruction.

Dismissal from class:
• When the bell rings, wait for the teacher to dismiss the class by rows.
• Then you may quietly exit and proceed to your next class.
• Leave the room neat and clean.  Put trash in one of the 3 trash cans.  Everyone helps to keep the room neat and attractive.
• Never write on the desks.

ATTENDANCE/ TARDY POLICIES
In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to make up all assignments. For days absent, you will have the equivalent number of days to make up the work.  Any work that is not made-up will result in a zero. Try not to let this happen! WHEN YOU RETURN FROM YOUR ABSENCE, CHECK FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS!!!

Tardy Policy

·         1st tardy:  Warning

·         2nd tardy:  Warning, written notification and parental contact

·         3rd tardy:  Referral to the appropriate administrator

Evaluation will be based on:

• Home-learning, class work, quizzes, tests, class participation, projects, etc.
• Home-learning is graded each day.  Have your red pen ready.  Home-learning is assigned Monday – Thursday, but rarely on Friday

GRADING SCALE
                           A    90 – 100             3.50   -  4.00
                         B    80 -  89              2.50    -  3.49
                         C    70 -  79              1.50    -  2.49
                         D    60 -  69              1.00    -  1.49
                         F      0 -  59               0.00    -  0.99

*** FIRST HOME-LEARNING ASSIGNMENT:  Return the signed paper showing that you and your parents have read these class rules.  I will distribute the "signature document" during your first class.  The signed paper will then be placed in your work folder and an "A" grade will be recorded in the grade book.  This grade might be lowered if the class rules are not adhered to by the student. ****