1. Mrs. Denbow Algebra 1, algebra 2, algebraic reasoning
“IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU, IT DOESN’T CHANGE YOU!”

2. What should you know about me???
I am extremely excited about this year!
I have a quote addiction (the first step is acknowledging you have a problem)
I coach softball (come out and support us!)
I have one biological kid (you are now each one of my kids!)
This is my 11th year teaching and 6th year at Manvel
I’m bad with names (but working on it)
“DON’T DECIDE YOU CAN’T BEFORE YOU DISCOVER THAT YOU CAN!”

3. Classroom rules: 1. 1. BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE 2. 3. 2. BE ON TIME4. 5. 6. 7.
1. BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE
2. BE ON TIME
3. TRY YOUR BEST
4. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
5. FOLLOW THE SCHOOL RULES
6. BE PRODUCTIVE. HAVE A FOCUS AND A PURPOSE. (USE CLASS TIME WISELY)
COMMUNICATE!!!
GET IT? GOT IT?...GOOD!

4. “SHOW UP EVERY SINGLE MOMENT LIKE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE THERE”
Supplies:
3-subject notebook (you will need to keep up with and USE your notes!)
Pencil (EVERY DAY!!!!)
Community Supplies:
1st Period – Tissue
3rd Period – Hand Sanitizer
4th Period – Erasers
5th Period – Tissue
6th Period – Paper Napkins
“SHOW UP EVERY SINGLE MOMENT LIKE YOU’RE MEANT TO BE THERE”
-MARIE FORLEO

5. remind ALGEBRA 1: Text @6k7db7 to 81010
ALGEBRA 2: to 81010
ALGEBRAIC REASONING: to 81010

6. “ALL THINGS ARE DIFFICULT BEFORE THEY ARE EASY”
Resources:
Textbook
Book website (will be posted at the front of the room)
TEACHER WEBSITE (access through Manvel HS website)
Link to calculator contract
Link to calculator help
Link to class calendar
Link to online book
Link to curriculum page with additional tutorial resources
Link to department page with additional resources and math department tutorial times
Class Notes
Remind Information
“ALL THINGS ARE DIFFICULT BEFORE THEY ARE EASY”

7. NO BEES, NO HONEY…NO WORK, NO MONEY!
Assignments:
TURN IN TO BASKET ON MY DESK
TURN IN ON TIME (YOU TAKE YOUR TIME…I TAKE MINE)
PUT YOUR NAME ON IT IF YOU WANT CREDIT
SHOW YOUR WORK/THOUGHT PROCESS
YOU WILL OCCASSIONALLY BE REQUIRED TO USE TECHNOLOGY (DEADLINES WILL BE REASONABLE)
NO BEES, NO HONEY…NO WORK, NO MONEY!

8. calculators READ AND SIGN CALCULATOR CONTRACT
USE ONLY CALCULATOR ASSIGNED TO YOU
GET CALCULATOR AND LOG IN FIRST THING EVERY DAY
PUT CALCULATOR UP IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND MAKE SURE THE LIGHT IS ON AT THE END OF EACH CLASS

9. phones CHARGING STATION LOCATED NEXT TO CALCULATORS
MUST BE PUT AWAY DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
NO HEADPHONES!!!
APPROPRIATE USE ONLY DURING PRACTICE TIME (ACCESS ONLINE BOOK OR TUTORIALS)

10. “NEVER GIVE UP WHAT YOU WANT MOST FOR WHAT YOU WANT TODAY.”
Homework passes
“NEVER GIVE UP WHAT YOU WANT MOST FOR WHAT YOU WANT TODAY.”
-Neal A. Maxwell
Can be received for various reasons throughout the grading period
Can be turned in for ONE assignment each (no quizzes or tests; the assignment will be marked as “No Count” in the gradebook)
Can be saved and turned in at the end of the grading period to replace a low daily grade
Suggestions:
Use homework passes for assignments covering topics that you understand and don’t need as much practice (you will still be responsible for the material on the quiz/test
Save homework passes for when they are really needed (something sudden happened…not that you just don’t feel like doing it!

11. THE FRIDGE
RULES:
PUT UP WHATEVER YOU’RE PROUD OF OR WANT OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT
A GOOD GRADE
A GREAT PRODUCT FROM AN ACTIVITY
AN EVENT YOU’LL BE IN
ARTWORK (THAT DID NOT INTERFERE WITH INSTRUCTIONAL TIME)
AN AWESOME QUOTE (YOU KNOW I LOVE ‘EM!)
REMEMBER THIS IS PUBLIC, SO DON’T PUT ANYTHING UP THAT YOU WOULD BE UPSET TO LOSE (IF YOU WANT YOUR ITEM RETURNED, PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BACK)
DON’T STEAL ANY FOOD FROM THIS FRIDGE!!!

12. PIPER

13. “It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” -Albert einstein

14. “The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed”

15. IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR!!!
ARE YOU READY KIDS???
AYE, AYE, CAPTAIN!