GOALS FOR AQR Develop an understanding different branches of
mathematics. Provide experience with mathematical methods, models,
and and applications. Develop an appreciation of mathematics as a
coherent body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment. Have
fun!
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SUPPLIES Folder or Binder Pencils Calculator Supplies may not
be left in my room! #responsibility
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GRADING Major grades: Test/Project = 60% Minor grades: Quiz and
Homework = 40% I DO NOT round up six weeks and semester averages!
You will earn your grade in this class.
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EXTRA CREDIT Opportunities for extra credit will be given only
through the ticket system, which we will discuss later. If you are
completing all the regular assignments, you wont need extra
credit.
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HOMEWORK Yes, you will have homework occasionally! And it is
important. Homework is for review, practice, and application. I
will not make you learn brand new material through homework alone.
I will not waste your time by giving you useless assignments.
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TESTS Most of the time, we will have at least two
tests/projects per six weeks. Tests will be completed
independently, without notes, and without my help. DO NOT ask for
assistance on tests.
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TESTS If you wish to ace your tests, you must STUDY!! How do I
study for a math test???
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TESTS Students will correct all tests! Credit will be given for
test corrections which meet the requirements. Test retakes will be
given in accordance with district policy. In order to re-test, a
student must first make corrections and fill out a Request to
Re-test form.
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ADVICE FROM LAST YEARS STUDENTS
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Things that upset Mrs. Witte Bad attitudes Not paying attention
Doing homework from another class Messing with her belongings
laziness Loud music or talking Talking while she is talking Late
work Not trying/doing your best Putting in no effort outside of
class. Falling asleep Not doing your homework Skipping class
complaining Giving up When youre not in your seat When you dont
have your Warm Up When you squander your potential Being on your
phone Complaining Interrupting class Cheating Disrespecting her
Ignorance or lack of common sense Wanting something for
nothing
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DAY TO DAY CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES
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CLASSROOM RULES Be respectful. Be prepared. Be responsible. Be
willing to learn.
DO NOT TALK WHILE I AM TALKING (DURING NOTES, INSTRUCTIONS,
ETC.) Do not disturb the learning environment or be
disruptive.
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SEATING You will have an assigned seat. This is how I take
attendance (and learn your names). Stay in your assigned seat. Do
not move the desks!!! BTW: DO NOT open the windows unless I ask you
to.
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STARTING CLASS Have all of your materials ready to go before
the tardy bell rings. Sharpen your pencils before class begins. You
will not be allowed to get out of your chair in the middle of
instruction to sharpen your pencil. Immediately upon entering
class, begin the daily Warm Up.
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COME TO CLASS ON TIME. I will record tardies and assign lunch
d-hall. Stay awake during class!
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CELL PHONES Cell phones and other electronic devices will only
be used with teachers permission for announced, instructional
purposes and will otherwise be confiscated. You may not charge your
phone in my classroom (Do not ask!) Headphones/ear buds and music
are not allowed.
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WHY CELL PHONES ARE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR GRADE
http://youtu.be/cKaWJ72x1rI
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FOOD, DRINKS, AND GUM are not allowed in my classroom. If I
catch you with it, I will throw it away. YOU are responsible for
throwing away your trash! Please do so at the end of class so that
you do not interrupt lecture time.
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*Go to the restroom and get a drink before class. *Do not apply
make-up or fix your hair during class. *Do not ask to go to another
teachers class, locker room, etc.
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PASS &TICKET SYSTEM At the beginning of the semester, you
will be given: 2 Emergency Bathroom Passes 1 Leave Me Alone Pass 10
Witte Tickets
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EMERGENCY BATHROOM PASSES At the end of the semester, 2 unused
Emergency Bathroom Passes will excuse your lowest minor grade of
the third/sixth six weeks!! In order to leave class, you must
forfeit an Emergency Bathroom Pass and sign in and out on the
Enter/Exit Log. You must take the red bathroom pass with you
anytime you leave class. Save these passes for true emergencies
only. All other bathroom business should take place before
class.
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LEAVE ME ALONE PASS At the end of the semester, 1 unused Leave
Me Alone Pass will add 5 extra points to your lowest major grade of
the third/sixth six weeks! These passes may be used on a day when
you are not feeling well and want to put your head down. Leave Me
Alone Passes may not be used on quiz or test days. To redeem: see
me before class, explain your situation, and surrender your pass.
Students are still responsible for material learned on days they
use their LMA pass!!
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WITTE TICKETS Everything in my room is earned, not given. At
the end of the semester, each unused Witte Ticket will be worth an
extra point. Extra points will be averaged into your minor grades
for the third/sixth six weeks. Costs: Pen or pencil = 3 tickets
Kleenex = 2 tickets Band aid = 4 tickets Notebook paper = 2 tickets
Graph paper = 4 tickets It may be possible to earn more tickets
throughout the year.
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STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TICKETS AND PASSES. When
you receive your tickets and passes, immediately write your name on
the back of them. You must carry your tickets and passes with you
at all times. Do not leave or hide them in my room. Tickets and
passes which are found on the floor or left in my room with be
trashed. You must be in possession of your tickets and/or passes to
use them, and they will be surrendered upon redemption. (There is
no ticket credit system.)
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Be respectful of school property. Do not write, draw, doodle,
or otherwise vandalize desks. My teacher desk area is off limits.
Do not enter the area. Do not sit in my desk chair. You may not use
my computer.
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THE BIGGEST GUARANTEE OF YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS IS YOUR
ATTITUDE! Negativity, whining, and complaining will not be
tolerated!
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EXTRA HELP Tutorials: Tuesday Mornings 7:10 am Thursday
Afternoons 3:00pm If you have a question during class, raise your
hand! If things get tough, you are not allowed to give up! See me
for help!
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CHEATING What constitutes cheating? Copying down someone elses
homework. What if they helped you? Talking during a test or quiz.
Getting answers from the Internet. Using your phone during a test
or quiz. I always notice when you cheat, even if I dont say
anything! Consequences for cheating on a major assignment are
outlined in the Student Handbook.
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PARTICIPATION Students are expected to participate in class
every day. Take good class notes, and refer back to them
frequently. You will get out of this class what you put into it.
You may not work on homework from or study for another class during
this one!
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ABSENT WORK When you are absent, it is your job to get missing
work from the absent work binder. Students will be given one day
for each day of excused absence to turn in make-up work. Tests and
quizzes are announced in advance; therefore, immediately upon
returning to school you must attend a tutorial session to take the
quiz or test you missed. Failure to make up missing assignments
right away will result in an alternate assignment and/or points
lost. Easy ways to get find out what you missed: 1.) Ask me before
or after class, or come during a tutorial time. 2.) Ask a friend to
get your work for you, or ask them to explain what you missed!
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SIGN UP!! Skyward Family Access Remind {101} Follow me on
Twitter! @mrsawitte Check your grades at least once a week! I will
send out frequent reminder texts and tweets about assignments and
tests.
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AND FINALLY Students are responsible for following all rules in
the Student Code Conduct. Now, lets get started on a great
year!