Warm Up 1. Explain the high 5, and why is it used? 2. Explain what you must do upon entering the classroom?

Today’s Special Opening Learning Target I can understand the classroom rules and procedures.

Welcome back to Mrs. Fields’s Classroom Opening Procedures and Guidelines Algebra I Geometry

Will Mrs. Fields treat me fairly? Opening Will Mrs. Fields treat me fairly? Yes, Always!

What will I be doing this year? Opening Course Unit : Algebra I The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

What will I be doing this year? Course Unit :

SMP (Standard for Mathematical Practices) Work Period

SMP (Standard for Mathematical Practices) Work Period

Mrs. Fields’s Classroom Discipline Plan Work Period Mrs. Fields’s Classroom Discipline Plan Rules/Guidelines Procedures

What are the rules in this classroom? Work Period Be on time Everyone should be in the classroom seated before the bell ring Be Prepared Everyone should have all materials: paper, pencil, calculator, and binder, etc. before bell ring. Be on TASK Everyone should work on -Assignments, Classwork -Warm Up, Opening, Closing Conversations should be Focused on Classwork ONLY while working with PEER-PEER or GROUP Be Respectful Raise Hand, before.. -Answering Questions -Getting Out of Seat - Addressing the Teacher or Classmate Be Successful Complete Classwork/ Homework ON TIME Take Notes Make Graphic Organizers STUDY MATERIAL DAILY!

How will I be graded? Work Period Grading Scale: The following scale applies: Work Period

If you choose to break a rule… 1st time: Verbal Warning 2nd time: Individual Counseling. 3rd time: Parental Contact. 4th time: Office Referral 5th time: Meeting Parent Teacher & Principal **However, some situations may Result in an immediate office

Classroom Procedures Work Period

Why do we need procedures? There are also procedures in this classroom. These procedures establish our classroom culture. Our culture will be one of academic emphasis, positive attitude, cooperative effort and a safe and supportive environment. Work Period

DAILY ROUTINE BE ON TIME: Please enter the classroom quickly and quietly. Begin “Warm Up” (Bell Ringer) BE PREPARED: Make sure that you have all materials needed such as Math book, Note book, pencil, and paper, etc. BE ON TASK: Work silently on your bell (Warm Up) work. Take Notes, Complete class/home work, limit Conversations to work only. BE SUCCESSFUL: Check Work, Show Steps, Explain Answer, Turn In Work On Time!

Work Period Beginning of Class If you are Absent, look for “While you were out” folder, get the work your work, and sign the Log” If you have questions, ask your seatmate “Before the bell Rings.” If he/she can’t help you, then you can raise your hand after You complete the warm up.

Classroom Discussions PLEASE participate. If you know the answer, have comment or question, raise your hand and wait to be called. Remember: No calling out.

Finish Classwork Early “What do I do next?” If seatwork has been completed… Turn your finished work in your class folder. Work on unfinished Math assignments. Review vocabulary words. Start working on tonight’s homework.

Work Period Closing Students will write Procedures a brief summary about the Procedures & Guidelines. Students will share out Summary.

Homework Homework Due Read the course syllabus with your parent, have your parent or guardian sign and send me an email with your name in the subject area, and place it in the beginning of your math binder. Complete Handout