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Welcome to Ms. Knooks ClassMath 8 & Algebra

Room 232Class Information

Supplies NeededPencils- at least 2 sharpened pencils in math each dayExtra Eraser3-ring binder for math only- 1 will do4 divided sections:Do-Now ActivitiesNotes/ClassworkHomeworkAssessments/Graded Papers Lined Notebook PaperGraph Paper (for homework only)Calculator (Please put your name on calculator)Math 8: TI-34 Multiview calculatorAlgebra: TI-83 or 84 plus Graphing CalculatorA zippered pencil case to hold pencils and calculatorGrading BreakdownGrades will be based on the following weighted averages:Evaluations: 50% (2 Benchmark Exams & Unit Tests)Not able to be retakenAssessments: 40% (3 Benchmark Exams & Quizzes)Able to be retakenBenchmarks must be taken until a score of 75% is reachedPractice: 10% (Homework and Quizzes)Homework AssignmentsMost homework is graded for completenessALL homework problems must be attempted for full credit.Homework assignments are worth 3 points eachZAP! (Zeros Arent Permitted)You can make up missing homework for full credit only if you attend either a lunch or afterschool homework make-up session AND complete the missing work.If you are absent, you have as many days as you were absent to complete your missed assignments and show them to me. Same rule applies for missed tests, quizzes, and projects.

Absent from Class?You are responsible for any missing workAbsent students must get missed notes from other classmateDaily homework assignments and announcements are posted on refer to the Team Excel website.It is your responsibility to let me know if you need a worksheet/test/quizReminder: Any student has the amount of days he/she was absent to make up any missed work for full credit.If you are planning on being absent, notify me ASAP to get any assignments beforehand.Retaking an AssessmentAny student can retake any assessment You must complete corrections for any mistake on original test Must use After Math worksheet for correctionsRetakes can only be taken after school(Room 232 or GLC)Retake grade is final (not the higher grade)1 week from when grades are entered into PowerSchool to make corrections & retake

Extra HelpIf you have questions or problems with your homework/classwork, please see me to arrange for extra help. Do not hesitate to ask questions in class or let me know when you are struggling.I am here to help. It is my goal to help each of you be successful this year!Classroom RulesBe Respectful: of your teacher, of your peers, of the learning time, of materialsBe Responsible: for being prepared to work, with assignments, cleaning workspaceBe Perseverant: keep working, keep trying, keep your group on track, ask questions, attempt it ALL !Come to class ready to learn.6-6309Class ExpectationsBully Free ZoneIf you expect respect, be the first one to show it! Positivity is a MUST!The only negative things allowed in class are negative numbers. Follow class rules everydayWith every adult and student in the room

How Do I Know How Im Doing?RewardsVerbal Acknowledgement Parent Contact Written Note Home A stress free learning environmentA pleasant & orderly classroom atmosphereA wonderful school yearConsequences1st Time: Verbal Warning2nd Time: Lunch Detention3rd Time: After school detention and phone call homeSevere or Repeated: Sent to office and phone call home/conferenceDaily Classroom Routines

Entering the ClassroomCome in quietlyGet any materials (whiteboards, calculators) and go directly to your seat.Take out your homework to be checked Copy tonights homework in your agenda plannerComplete the Do-Now question on a Do-Now handoutBathroom ProcedureBathroom Board List- First 3 people to write their name on board when entering classOnly during the first and last 5 minutes of classWhen I am teaching, the answer is NO (emergencies only)Only 1 student allowed at the bathroom at any time.Entering Class LateEnter QuietlyPut your late pass on my desk.Go to your seat and get to work immediately.After class, be sure to ask a classmate what you missed.Checking HomeworkI will check while you are working on Do Now questionWe will go over questions using whiteboardsZAP- must attempt all work for questions if we have gone over the answers

During the LessonListen carefully, always be ready to take notes, respond, and participate.Raise your hand to ask a question.Transition quickly & quietly when moving into group work.Use time wisely and complete classwork.Getting Your AttentionWhen I need your attention, I willStand in front of the class and raise my hand to begin counting silently with my fingersWhen all 5 fingers are raised, students should be quiet and waiting for further instructionBorrowing MaterialsTextbooks will be used in class only, no one is permitted to take any out of classroomPencils can be borrowed and used in this class onlyCollateralExtra lined & graph paper next to cabinetsLost PacketsMost all classwork and homework packets can be found on Ms. Knooks Math Page on the team Excel websiteClick on appropriate class and find the current unitAfter the Lesson/ActivityComplete the closing activity or exit ticket and place on front deskCheck that you have the homework copied into your agenda bookReturn any borrowed materials (calculators, pencils, whiteboards, rulers)End of Class DismissalI dismiss the class, not the bell or clockPut all materials away Do NOT start packing up until after you have completed exit ticketStay in your seats until I dismiss your with, Have a nice day! If you finish work earlyCheck your work with other classmateRead a bookWork ahead on other assignmentsComplete test/quiz correctionsFinish any missing assignmentsWork on an assignment from other classWhen a school-wide announcement is madeStop talkingListen to announcementEyes on me to listen for further announcementsWhen visitors are in the classroomContinue with your workBe polite to the guest, answer any questions if askedMaintain your work if I am called awayMaintain classroom rules & proceduresResponding to a Fire DrillLine-up at the door quietly.Move together out the door to the right towards the main enterence.Stay together as a class and listen for my directions Get ready, we are going to have a wonderful school year!!