1. Warm Up (6 minutes)
Our class vision this year is “Future-Oriented and Forward-Thinking”. In one short paragraph, describe why it is important to embody this theme.
Why do you need to be future oriented?
What is the value in forward thinking?

2. Homework
If you have your Syllabus here today, you have earned your first 100% on a homework grade.
Hold it up so I can give you credit
[Please let me know when we have 5 minutes left in class for books…]

3. Syllabus
Mr. Davis
8/13/14

4. Future-Oriented and Forward-Thinking
Why have a vision?
Why is this our class theme/vision?
On our paths to college and career readiness
Everything we do in this class will be in service of our vision…
Even the smallest things!

5. Class Rules
We have 5 overarching Class rules:
“The Big 5”

6. Stop n’ Jot
As we walk through each of these rules, your assignment is to write down in 30 seconds (on the same page as your Warm Up) a single example of this rule that might arise during the semester.
This should be another easy 100% on a class work assignment.
Make sure they’re clearly labeled by rule

7. Rule #1: Above all, respect each other
Class Rules
Rule #1: Above all, respect each other
*Example…?*

8. Rule #2: Always follow teacher directions
Class Rules
Rule #2: Always follow teacher directions
*Example…?*

9. Rule #3: Come prepared to class
Class Rules
Rule #3: Come prepared to class

10. Rule #4: Speak at appropriate times and in appropriate ways
Class Rules
Rule #4: Speak at appropriate times and in appropriate ways

11. Rule #5: Promote others’ right to learn
Class Rules
Rule #5: Promote others’ right to learn

12. Rewards Adherence to these rules will result in various rewards:
“Snaps” or “Points” – let’s practice!
Tickets to future auctions (starting Monday)
Class-wide Rewards
Parent Contact

13. Consequences –let’s avoid these!
Repeated violation of class rules will result in
Verbal warning
Reduced behavior grade for the day (daily grade!)
Detention and call home
Conference with parent

14. NO EXCUSES!
In service of our vision, I will have to maintain my standards, behavioral and academic, meticulously
When I am in “teacher mode” I will not even hear excuses for being unprepared, etc.
[After class, when I am in friendly-human-being mode, I might be more sympathetic]
This means do not take my strictness personally and
LET THE LITTLE THINGS STAY LITTLE!

15. Finish Syllabus Daily procedures Electronics Policy Attendance Policy
Warm Up
Speaking in class, getting out of seat –HALL PASS
Food
Electronics Policy
Attendance Policy
Tardy Policy
Late Work
Detention
Progress Reports

16. Homework HW #1: Check the class website, answer the poll
Get your syllabus signed tonight and the signature page turned in tomorrow for a 100% on QUIZ #1!

17. Excited about Algebra…?
Are you as excited as this guy?
Reaction gifs…

18. Distribute Textbooks…
Make sure you receive a textbook and software from me
Class website: