1. Algebra 1 2014-2015

2.  Pick up your Cornell notepaper.  Write down your objective: ◦ TSIET get to know the teacher and their peers, understand the rules of the class, and learn how to do Cornell notes.  You must write something in your notes about each segment of today’s class. Take notes as we go along.

3.  Background  Education  3 likes and dislikes  Something fun

4.  Name  Something about you that you want us to remember

6.  We want to hear from you.

7.  Be respectful ◦ Raising your hand to speak  Talking over one another ◦ Ask 3 before me ◦ Be on time. Be in dress code. ◦ Roast and get roasted ◦ Clean up your area before leaving the classroom ◦ Treat others how you want to be treated  Not doing your homework is a slap to my face ◦ Substitutes

8.  Homework is mandatory. Homework extension is only allowed if you notify me before class (i.e., kik messaging or in person). NO EMAILS or tweets. It will count as a late grade. ◦ When absent, homework and classwork assignments will be posted online. Write a summary over it – if not, a zero will be given.  NO cellphones, NO excuses. ◦ We are required to pick it up and turn it in the office and you will have to pay $15 to get it back. ◦ Cell phones can only be used before/after school and during lunch. They cannot be out in the classroom or the hallway during passing periods.

9.  Restroom ◦ Can’t leave the first or last 15 minutes of class ◦ One at a time ◦ If you abuse it, you lose it.  Pencils ◦ You must trade in something of yours to borrow a pencil

10.  5 minutes to become an expert in your section(s) ◦ Underline and circle important words  Can’t read from the paper verbatim  2 minutes to present

11.  http://my.hrw.com http://my.hrw.com ◦ Username: lamar170 ◦ Password: vikings ◦ This is where video tutorials, practice worksheets and practice quizzes are available.  www.kidblog.org/lamaralgebra1 www.kidblog.org/lamaralgebra1 ◦ No username or password required ◦ This is where your homework and classwork will be posted.  Follow us on Twitter: @lamaralgebra1  My KiK messaging account is: ____________ Why you should use these things! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkFBQcVCbW0

12.  This is one of your first homework assignments. It is due by Friday.

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14.  Write at least two questions in the left column that describe the information on the right. ◦ Sample questions:  What are the rules and policies for this class?  What are the online resources?  What are the norms for algebra 1?  Write a 2 sentence summary.

15.  Get your handout.  Go when I say start.