2. Welcome to Ms. Ford’s Class
Algebra 1
Algebra 2

3. Please read my special message to you 

4. Rules and Behavioral Expectations
Be on time and prepared with supplies daily (see supplies section)
Follow the school dress code
Be respectful to all and the classroom
No eating, drinking or gum in class (water ok)
School policy on cell phones, IPODs, etc. will be strictly enforced
Limit classroom distractions by staying in your seat
STAY IN YOUR SEAT UNTIL THE BELL RINGS. IF YOU GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL RINGS AND YOU HAVE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU, YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL ALL OF THE OTHER STUDENTS HAVE LEFT BEFORE YOU CAN LEAVE.

5. Read the school rules in your planner!
Not knowing a rule does not excuse you from the consequences of breaking a rule. Severe offenses may require consequences such as parent contact, suspension and/or expulsion.

6. Consequences for breaking class rules
First offense: Name on board (This is only a warning, do not argue at this time. You may speak to me later if you feel it was unfair)
Second offense: A checkmark will be added to your name (again only a warning)
Third offense: A detention will be assigned.
Fourth offense: You will be sent to the Dean’s office where you will be assigned a Saturday School

7. Course Requirements: Notes (collected at end of each chapter)
Homework assignments (stamped daily and requires that all problems assigned are completed and all work to be shown)
Warm ups
Homework Test (end of each chapter)
Projects
Quizzes
Tests (end of each chapter)
Midterm and Final Exam (10% of total grade)
Class participation

8. Attendance Policy On the day you return from an absence:
These are YOUR responsibilities not mine.
Arrive to class with a readmit
Find out what you missed (notes, handout, homework)
Turn in homework collected on the day of absence
If you missed a test/quiz schedule a make up time immediately. Failure to do so will result in a 0 on the test.
Make up missing assignments in a timely manner (2 days for each missed lesson)
See me to discuss any extenuating circumstances

9. Grading Policy (Edit Syllabus):
Algebra 1 Algebra 2
Homework and Classwork 20% %
Quizzes 10% %
Tests 50% %
Midterm/Final 10% %

10. Online Resources Online grades
Website with assignments, review sheets and review answers. (type in Ford at LHHS)
Algebra 1 :Download Connected App to access online textbook

11. Supplies Pencils with erasers Red or colored pen for grading
Highlighter
Whiteboard marker and old sock or felt for erasing
Folder or binder with math section
Notebook paper
Graph paper
Textbook (Practice Book for Algebra 2)
Clear ruler (with cm and in)
Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig functions)
I WILL NOT BE LOANING OUT CALCULATORS

12. HELP! Tutorial Tuesday through Friday (tutorial rules)
If you need help and cannot attend tutorial because of another class speak to me and we can set up a time
I have some references for private tutors if you need one.
Don’t wait until it’s too late, seek out help as soon as you need it!

13. Closing Thoughts Come to me for help in tutorial
Communicate problems and/or concerns with me
Your success is my success… your failure is my failure
I CARE ABOUT YOU!!!
Let’s rock it this year!!!