8th grade algebra/ Math PLUS MS. Saldana Classroom procedures 8th grade algebra/ Math PLUS MS. Saldana

Who is this teacher?

What will I be doing?

How am I graded? PRE-AP: 50% Daily Grades 50% Test Grades MATH PLUS: 60% Daily Grades 40% Test Grades

Class guidelines 1. BE RESPONSIBLE: Have all materials ready, including homework, before the tardy bell. 2. BE ON TIME, ON TASK: Be in seat and begin working when bell rings. Complete work in a timely fashion and avoid unnecessary talking. 3. ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS: Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking or moving out of your seat. 4. RESPECT: Be respectful of everyone; keep hands, feet, objects and inappropriate comments to yourself. Be in assigned seat with supplies when bell rings

Consequences 1st – Warning and documentation – Guideline Infraction Notice 2nd –Action plan and parent contact 3rd – D-Hall 4th –D-Hall for the same behavior Saturday D-Hall Office Referral

Consequences Guideline Infraction Notice Action Plan

Entering the classroom Please enter quietly Have a seat Take out your materials Review the agenda

When you are tardy Enter quietly Place excuse in the green container by the door Have a seat and take out your materials

Getting your attention I will… Stand in front of the class Raise my hand Wait for everyone to be quiet

Place on all homework assignments Paper headings Place on all homework assignments Place on the top left of the assignment Example: First and last name Date Class period

Student Responsibility – pink slip

If you finish your work early… Students Can: Work on overarching question in binder Makeup late assignments Work on tonight’s homework

Excused absence Go to the “While You Were Out” Wall Copy the homework and retrieve any handouts

Turning in papers Pass your papers to the right and continue passing all papers to the right Then I will come around and collect all papers

Classroom discussions Please participate Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion If your question is off topic , write it down and ask the question later

Bathroom breaks Raise your hand and wait for me to acknowledge you

Moving around the room You must ask for permission Do not ask during class discussion unless it is an emergency

Class dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the bell Do not start packing up prior to the bell Wait until the teacher dismisses you with “Have a nice day!”

Remember… I truly believe in your potential. I want you to believe in it too! Have an awesome year!