1. Welcome to Math! Ms. McCord 2007-2008

2. Give Me Five! 1 234 5 When I say “High Five”… 1.Eyes on Speaker 2.Quiet 3.Be Still 4.Hands Free 5.Listen

3. Announcements During announcements… Stay seatedStay seated No talking to anyoneNo talking to anyone Listen for important information.Listen for important information.

4. Late to Class? A tardy will be issued for… Not being in the room when the bell rings.Not being in the room when the bell rings. Not having a “pass” from another teacher, counselor, nurse, etc. if you are late.Not having a “pass” from another teacher, counselor, nurse, etc. if you are late. We will be patient these first few weeks of school! I will let you know when I’ will start counting tardies! Don’t worry yet!

5. Completed Work When told to turn in work… Make sure your name is on the paper.Make sure your name is on the paper. Place the paper in the drawer for your class period.Place the paper in the drawer for your class period.

6. Where is Your Homework? If you forget to do it, leave it at home, or loose it… Expect to receive an ACE.Expect to receive an ACE. Complete the ACE (including parent signature) by the next day for a maximum grade of 70.Complete the ACE (including parent signature) by the next day for a maximum grade of 70. You get 2 ACEs per six weeks.You get 2 ACEs per six weeks.

7. Absent? When you return… Come in before or after school to pick up missed work.Come in before or after school to pick up missed work. I will not give out missed work during class.I will not give out missed work during class. This is YOUR responsibility.This is YOUR responsibility.

8. Late/Absent Work Turn-in After completing late or absent work… Make sure your name is on the paper.Make sure your name is on the paper. Place the paper in the green bucket on my desk.Place the paper in the green bucket on my desk.

9. Left it in the Locker? When you forget something in your locker… Ask for permission to return to your locker.Ask for permission to return to your locker. Be prepared to sign the book for not being prepared for class.Be prepared to sign the book for not being prepared for class.

10. Sign the Book? The purpose of “the book” is … To keep track of how often you have to return to your lockerTo keep track of how often you have to return to your locker To keep track of trips to the restroomTo keep track of trips to the restroom To keep track of behavior issuesTo keep track of behavior issues 3 signatures could mean you get a C-hall3 signatures could mean you get a C-hall

11. Gotta Go? If you need a restroom break… Ask for permission before class or after instruction.Ask for permission before class or after instruction. If you go before class and the bell rings before you return, it will be considered a tardy.If you go before class and the bell rings before you return, it will be considered a tardy. Try to do this between classes.

12. Need to Sharpen? Appropriate Times to Sharpen Pencils… Before ClassBefore Class After InstructionAfter Instruction Other Option: Bring your own hand sharpener.

13. Class Dismissed? When the bell rings… Stay seatedStay seated I will dismiss you.I will dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss you from my class…I do.

14. Agenda Reasons to write down your assignments… You have 8 classes...it will be EASY to forget something!You have 8 classes...it will be EASY to forget something! Practice good study habits.Practice good study habits. I will do SURPRISE agenda checks.I will do SURPRISE agenda checks. Student Agenda

15. Disrupting Class? If you are disrupting class… I will place a sign on your desk: Warning – the disruptive behavior needs to stopWarning – the disruptive behavior needs to stop Stop – a note will be sent homeStop – a note will be sent home

16. “Gimme” One of Three, Please! When I ask for homework, you will turn in one of the following… 1.The homework assignment 2.Sheet of paper with: -Name, Date, Assignment name, and “I was absent on __________” 3.Sheet of paper with: -Name, Date, Assignment name, and “I did not complete this assignment”

17. Tic-Tac-Toe: 3 in a Row! When I say “Three in a Row!”… –Homework –Pencil –Binder ON YOUR DESK!! ON YOUR DESK!! Your Desk

18. Bell Ringer Problems When you enter the classroom… Go to your seatGo to your seat Open your Math Binder to your Warm-Up sheetOpen your Math Binder to your Warm-Up sheet Work the problem on the screenWork the problem on the screen You have 5 MINUTES!You have 5 MINUTES!

19. Pencils Only!! Work done in pen or marker will not be accepted. Students will have another chance (ACE) to complete the work in pencil. The maximum score will be 70.