1. Welcome to Algebra 1 Class
Pam Johnson Victoria West HS

2. Communicationg with Mrs. Johnson
Remind
to 81010
Phone
ext

3. 1st & 6th period Kleenex (1 box) 4th & 7th period Hand Sanitizer
Required Materials
All Algebra Students
A 1 ½” binder
Notebook paper
Dividers – 5 count
Box of Pencils
Erasers
Colored Pens/Markers (optional)
1st & 6th period Kleenex (1 box) 4th & 7th period Hand Sanitizer

4. Class Rules Be on time and ready to learn
Have your pencil, binder, and calculator at your desk when the bell rings
Be respectful of teachers, classmates, and visitors
Wait until it is your turn to speak
Raise your hand to ask questions
Encourage your classmates
Keep your area clean
Pick up any trash you generate
If you eat or drink in class, put your wrappers and containers in the trash.

5. This is a math class.
USE A PENCIL!

7. Class Procedures
Begin working on Do Now By the time the tardy bell rings.
Take notes during the lesson.
Work through practice problems when given the opportunity.
Ask relevant questions about the topic being presented.

8. What if you are absent?
By STATE LAW you must be present in class 90% of the time to receive credit for a class.
**This means if you have a passing grade, but you miss too many days of the class, you will NOT get credit. If you don’t get credit for the class, you will have to repeat the class.**
Look in the absent binder to find the assignment(s) you missed.
Borrow a classmates notes, so you can copy the information.
Make arrangements with me to make up any tests or quizzes you missed.

9. Grades Category Percentage Includes Summative 50% Tests Major projects
Formative
25%
Quizzes
Minor projects
Daily
Homework
In-class assignments
Do Now
Group work

10. If you don’t understand the assignment you can:
Check your notes
Ask a friend for help
Ask me to clarify
Attend Homework Center

12. The grade on your report card is the grade you EARN with the WORK you do.

13. Homework Help aka Tutoring
With me
Make up Tests/Quizzes, Test/Quiz Corrections, Homework Help
Before School – Monday through Friday 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Get a pass from me the day before.
After School – Monday and Tuesday 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
After School – Thursday 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM (A208)
Algebra Homework Center
Homework Help (Make up Tests/Quizzes and Corrections with prior notice only)
After School –Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM in A208
Test and Quiz Make-up or Corrections can only be done with me or in the Algebra Homework Center.

14. Homework Help aka Tutoring cont’d
Library Homework Center
Homework Help
Before School Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
After school
Monday and Tuesday 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday and Thursday 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
After School Transportation
The Homework Center offers bus rides home to all students staying
for after school tutoring.
You MUST sign up for the bus before NOON in the library

15. And Finally...