1. Welcome Mrs. McGovern’s Math Class

2. About Me 17th year teaching Live in Wrentham
Enjoy spending time with my family and
cross-stitching
A son, Brendan and 3 daughters,
Meghan, Bridget and Molly
2 cats, Nala and Lily

3. Classroom Rules #1 Rule: RESPECT Take responsibility for your actions
If you make a mistake, own up to it.
Come to class prepared
Have an open mind
Turn off your phone and put it in the cell phone holder

4. Bring to class everyday…
LOTS of PENCILS!!
Algebra Book
Binder – divided into four sections
Homework
Notes
Warm-ups
Quizzes/Tests
Any other necessary supplies
Completed homework
Scientific Calculator (TI-30X IIS)
A willingness to take risks

5. Homework Policy
You can’t get better at something if you don’t practice
You MUST complete your homework in pencil
Each term you start with a “100” homework grade.
FIVE points will be deducted for each assignment not done. You will need to fill out a “I Don’t Have My Homework” form and turn it into me.
If you homework is incomplete you will receive partial credit depending on how much you have completed. You will need to fill out an “Incomplete Homework Assignment” form and turn it into me.
Life happens, if you didn’t do your homework, just be honest
Not understanding is not an excuse to not do your homework

6. Grading (points system)
Homework (worth 100 points)
Start with a grade of 100 and lose 5 points for each assignment not completed
May receive partial credit for incomplete homework
Quizzes (worth 50 points)
Tests (worth 100 points)
Mathemagics Pages (depends on concepts)
Common Core Warm-ups (randomly given, worth 5 – 10 points)
Projects (worth 50 to 100 points depending on the project)
Grade is based upon total points

7. Absences
It is YOUR responsibility to get what you missed while you were out
Get all the work out of the “While you were out…” folder
You must make up the work by the due date listed on the “Make-Up Assignment” form
It is important that you complete the work and turn it into me to receive credit

8. Extra Help After school on Tuesdays During S.A.T.
If you don’t know…ASK!
Questions?

9. School Fusion Website