Welcome Back!Welcome Back!

““Mathematics is the language with Mathematics is the language with which God wrote the universe.”which God wrote the universe.”

GalileoGalileo

Supplies Supplies

Math notebookMath notebook PaperPaper Pencil (preferred) and eraserPencil (preferred) and eraser Calculator (scientific or graphing)Calculator (scientific or graphing) Textbook (and workbook)Textbook (and workbook) Geometry: ruler, compass, protractorGeometry: ruler, compass, protractor Other supplies will be occasionally Other supplies will be occasionally

neededneeded

Classroom RulesClassroom Rules

Respect the people, equipment and Respect the people, equipment and furniture in the roomfurniture in the room

Be seated and ready to begin work when Be seated and ready to begin work when the tardy bell ringsthe tardy bell rings

Adjust your voice level to suit the activityAdjust your voice level to suit the activity Work quietly and independently until you Work quietly and independently until you

have finished your workhave finished your work Use language appropriate for the Use language appropriate for the

classroomclassroom Keep food and drinks out of the classroomKeep food and drinks out of the classroom

RewardsRewards

Locker and restroom privilegesLocker and restroom privileges Green cardsGreen cards Bonus points (extra green cards)Bonus points (extra green cards)

Consequences*Consequences*

Lose green cardsLose green cards DetentionDetention Severe disruption: Immediate Severe disruption: Immediate

removal from the classroomremoval from the classroom

**You do not have the right to disrupt the learning of others.

GradesGrades

Student Handbook:Student Handbook: 100-94%100-94% AA 93-87%93-87% BB 86-80%86-80% CC 79-70%79-70% DD <70%<70% FF

Approximate Point Approximate Point DistributionDistribution

TestsTests 50%50% ProjectsProjects 10%10% QuizzesQuizzes 20%20% Homework/Homework/

class notesclass notes 20%20%

Grades are updated daily through DDN Campus online!

College Prep College Prep CurriculumCurriculum Algebra 1Algebra 1 GeometryGeometry Algebra 2Algebra 2 TrigonometryTrigonometry Pre-CalculusPre-Calculus Expect to spend approximately one hour Expect to spend approximately one hour

every day efficiently practicing and studying every day efficiently practicing and studying mathematics!mathematics!

It is assumed that you know what was It is assumed that you know what was covered in previous classes!covered in previous classes!

Homework is Critical!Homework is Critical!

All work MUST be shownAll work MUST be shown Due at beginning of class each day Due at beginning of class each day

(spot-check for completeness)(spot-check for completeness) Must be completeMust be complete

(every problem attempted)(every problem attempted) Mandatory extended learning time Mandatory extended learning time

(ELT) will be assigned at 3:25 p.m. (ELT) will be assigned at 3:25 p.m. as necessaryas necessary

Daily Study Groups*Daily Study Groups*

*Bonus points for attendance*Bonus points for attendance

Other times available by appointmentOther times available by appointment

Class Meets Time

Applied Geometry Tuesdays 7:45-8:00am

Algebra I Tuesdays 8:00-8:15 am

Geometry Wednesdays 7:45-8:00 am

Algebra II Wednesdays 8:00-8:15 am

Trigonometry Thursdays 8:00-8:15 am

Pre-Calculus Fridays 8:00-8:15 am

Contact InformationContact Information

Go to the Montrose Mathematics Go to the Montrose Mathematics Homepage Homepage http://ck022.k12.sd.ushttp://ck022.k12.sd.us for lesson plans and other for lesson plans and other informationinformation

All class notes will be posted online All class notes will be posted online in pdf format (Lesson Plans page)in pdf format (Lesson Plans page)

Email Email cindy.kroon@k12.sd.uscindy.kroon@k12.sd.us DDN Infinite CampusDDN Infinite Campus

Online HelpOnline Help

Algebra 1Algebra 1 www.algebra1.comwww.algebra1.com Algebra 2Algebra 2 www.algebra2.comwww.algebra2.com GeometryGeometry www.www.geomconceptsgeomconcepts.com.com TrigTrig www.www.amcamc..glencoeglencoe.com.com Pre-CalculusPre-Calculus www.www.amcamc..glencoeglencoe.com.com Applied GeometryApplied Geometry TBA TBA

All class notes will be posted online in pdf All class notes will be posted online in pdf format.format.

Success in Success in MathematicsMathematics Be prepared for class every dayBe prepared for class every day Take quality notesTake quality notes Ask questions in classAsk questions in class Make efficient use of class timeMake efficient use of class time Always complete homework on timeAlways complete homework on time Attend study groupAttend study group Seek assistance in a timely mannerSeek assistance in a timely manner Use online study toolsUse online study tools

My door is always open!My door is always open!Except when it’s closedExcept when it’s closed

Please respect the instructional Please respect the instructional time of classes in session.time of classes in session.

1.1. High expectations of self High expectations of self 2.2. Positive attitude Positive attitude 3.3. Self-Concept Self-Concept 4.4. Belief System Belief System 5.5. Vocabulary Vocabulary 6.6. Unconformity (in a socially positive Unconformity (in a socially positive

way) way) 7.7. Effective Teachers Effective Teachers 8.8. Genetic InheritanceGenetic Inheritance

Note that the top six are internally controlled!Dr. Ed Porthan January 2007

The Top Eight Indicators and The Top Eight Indicators and Predictors of Life SuccessPredictors of Life Success

Math is Power!Math is Power!