1. Algebra 1
Mr. Buchanan
C-119

2. About me Lamar University Class of 2014 Married since May 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Married since May 31, 2014
3rd year at Bush; 1st teaching Algebra 1
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3. About Class Prepares for Algebra 1 EOC and Geometry/Algebra 2
Assignments posted to Schoology (make sure you are able to log in and check your courses!)
If you can’t, speak with your counselor.
Syllabus is on Schoology (uploaded yesterday).
Make sure you can access calendar. Test dates are announced there.
50% daily grades (homework/in-class activities); 50% major grades (tests/projects)

4. Expectations Be prompt Be prepared Be professional
On time, seated, and ready for the lesson.
Be prepared
Assignments done, pencils sharpened, etc.
Be professional
Treat everyone with respect. You give me my time and I will give you yours.
Act with class and character; how you present yourself is how people will treat you.

5. Calculators None are assigned unless I decide they need to be.
No one leaves if I am missing a calculator.
Use as needed.

6. Homework bins
It is your responsibility to turn them in to your class tray before class starts.
It is your responsibility to get your homework out of the out tray before or after class.
Outgoing emptied every Friday afternoon.

7. Walls Nameless is for papers with no name
10 points every day for late assignments; not taken after 3 late days
Wall of Champions is for every A on a major grade
Post it notes
Word Wall will be updated as we go
Extra credit for students who help out with it.

8. Etc…
Obviously, don’t pull out your phone in my class. If there is a text you NEED to send, do it before class starts. Once that bell rings, it’s my time.
If you’re expecting an emergency call, notify me before class begins.
Questions?

9. Icebreaker Speed Dating! Face the desks together in pairs of 2.
Each group gets 3 discussion question (1 page).
60 seconds per group and then change to being with someone you haven’t spoken to yet.