1. Mrs. Stevenson Foundations of Algebra Room 113
Welcome!

2. Student Name _______________
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Parent Signature:
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I have read the class policies for
Ms. Stevenson’s Foundations of Algebra class.
(HW pass for returning this by 8/19/16)
AFTER IT IS CHECKED, THIS PAGE MUST REMAIN IN THE FRONT OF YOUR BINDER!

3. Class Rules Follow all class, school and county rules.
Be on time and prepared for class.
Pencils: sharpen before class!
Restroom: 2 passes per quarter
Stay awake and participate! You may stand up in the back if you do not cause disruptions.
No eating or drinking (clear WATER bottles with lids ok)
No cell phones without permission (cell phone consequences will apply)
Consequences for Unacceptable Behavior
Warning (serious infractions will not receive warning.)
Phone call or to parent
20 minute after school detention and parent contact.
Referral to Office.

4. Tardy Policy:
A student that is not inside his/her classroom with all their materials when the bell rings, is considered tardy.  A student is expected to be in class and ready to begin work at the beginning of each instructional period.  
1st Tardy – Verbal Warning
2nd Tardy - Teacher Detention and Parent Notification
3rd Tardy – Office Referral and 1 period of ISS
4th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 period of ISS
5th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 day of ISS
6th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 day of ISS
Each succeeding tardy will result in one day of OSS.

5. Electronics/Cellphones Cellphone use is not allowed in the classroom without teacher permission.
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Confiscation
Parent/legal guardian pick-up
Notify Parent/legal guardian conference
Parent/legal guardian pick-up after seven calendar days
1 day ISS (Elementary will have time out in an alternate location.)
Parent/legal guardian pick-up after 14 calendar days
1 day OSS

6. Binder sections: Classwork (in order by date)
Course Materials:
3-ring notebook/dividers, paper, pencil, pen or colored pencil, CALCULATOR, other materials as needed
Binders
Students will be required to keep a separate binder with dividers for this class. Periodically throughout the semester, teachers will check for binder organization and will also give assessments to ensure students are using their binders and keeping up with class materials.
Binder sections: Classwork (in order by date)
Notes (books with folded corners, dates and titles)
Homework (in order by date)
Quizzes (in order by date), Paper/graph paper

7. Classroom Procedures
Bellwork
Homework check
Question/answer time
Quiz/test when applicable
Lesson
Classwork/Work on homework
Assignments
Pencil is the preferred writing utensil
You must show work on assignments (no work no credit)
Work is to be completed before you come to class
Bellwork graded for accuracy; Homework Grade based on the number of problems attempted.
Homework will be assigned daily (including weekends) and grades will be recorded.

8. Grades each quarter: 40% Tests(must use pencil)/Projects
30% Quizzes(open notes)
15% Classwork: Bellwork, in class assignments, notes,
binder check,
15% homework (graded based on attempt and completion)
FINAL EXAM 10% of overall average
If absent, a grade of 0 will be entered into gradebook. 5 days to make up work and replace the 0.
Tests/quizzes must be made up in class the next day or after school. If made up in class, the student is responsible for the notes/work missed while making up test/quiz.
HW 1 day late is half credit. No credit after that.

9. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: Any student with 10 COMPLETE (100%) assignments will get a homework pass (if they bring it to my attention).
Students who make an A on a test or quiz will get a homework pass and their name on the “Wall of Victory”.
Students who score an A on a test/quiz or who improve their previous test/quiz score by 10 points (before bonuses is added) will receive 5 bonus points.
MLA Heading on all quizzes/tests for 3 points!

10. KhanAcademy has good videos
Online Practice: Google search any topic and you will find videos and extra practice.
KhanAcademy has good videos
My website:
Your textbook website is: website: Username: Password: algebra1
ALEKS username:_________________________________________
Password:______________________________________
Chromebook username:____________________________________
Password:_______________________________________________________
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11. EXTRA CREDIT. (3 pt pass) Email me TODAY to give me your email address
EXTRA CREDIT!!! (3 pt pass) me TODAY to give me your address Subject: Your name, pd Body: Whether or not you have internet access at home.
EXTRA CREDIT! (3 pt pass) Ask your parent to me. Subject: parent of (student name, pd) Body: Phone number (home, cell, work)
Questions, concerns, comments for Ms. Stevenson. is the easiest form of contact for me. I will respond to your concerns/questions within 24 hours.

12. I will be available on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 for extra help
I will be available on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 for extra help. All other days by appointment. Learning lunch will be in Room 125 during all 3 lunches. Get a pass from your teacher!