Mr. Saltsman’s Classroom 8 th Grade Math Advanced, Algebra 1, and Algebra 1 Honors Room 5-109

1. Mr. Saltsman’s Classroom8th Grade Math Advanced, Algebra 1, and Algebra 1 HonorsRoom 5-109 Today, we will cover all the rules, policies, procedures and expectations for this class

2. Your Team Teachers: • Mr. Saltsman – Math • Ms. Cabrera – Science • Mr. McDannald - Social Studies • Ms. Fletcher – Language Arts/Reading OR • Ms. Moore – Language Arts/Reading

3. About Mr. Saltsman • Graduate of Ohio University • B.S. in Pure Mathematics • B.S.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Education • Graduate of Kaplan University • Master’s in Education • Professionally Certified by the State

4. Class Rules: Tardy #1 Minor Infraction* *The consequence for being tardy is a minor infraction, the first time, and every time.

5. Class Rules: Talking/Disruption #2 Minor Infraction* *The consequence for disruption is a minor infraction, the first time, and every time.

6. Class Rules: Electronics #3 Confiscation/Minor Infraction* *The consequence for having prohibited electronics is confiscation & a minor infraction, the first time, and every time.

7. Class Rules: Severe or Repeated Rule Violations #4 Referral to Dean

8. Procedure for Entering Mr. Saltsman’s Class Before Entering the Classroom • You must quietly line up in a single file line outside Mr. Saltsman’s door and wait to be told to enter. Entering the Classroom • Walk in quietly. • Pick up a Bellwork Quiz. • Go to your assigned seat. • Begin Bellwork Quiz.

9. What is a Bellwork Quiz? • Daily Activity for starting class • It reviews the concepts from the previous day’s lesson. • It also will prepare you for today’s material. • It will be graded as one assignment.

10. Grading System 40% of your grade = TESTS 20% of your grade = HOMEWORK 20% of your grade = CLASSWORK 20% of your grade = BELLWORK QUIZZES

11. Turning in Assignments / Quizzes • Turn in your work on the shelf in the front of the room, in the appropriate box. • You may ONLY turn in your work during the last five minutes of class – not in the middle of class.

12. How will our class be structured? • (Each class period lasts about 50 minutes)

13. Importance of Rules & Procedures • It is important to lay down the rules and procedures so you know: • what is expected of you • the consequences for not doing it • Additionally, following procedures helps the class run more smoothly. We will have more time to learn and everyone will feel more comfortable.

14. Other Reminders: • Stay in your seat until given permission to leave • Don’t bother stuff that doesn’t belong to you

15. Rewards! • Good behavior, following instructions, extra effort and overall improvement will be recognized with rewards such as Discovery Dollars, bonus points, special team parties, first-in-line lunch passes, as well as other various prizes.

16. School Supplies for Math Class: • 1.) Pencil or Pen • 2.) Calculator (Perhaps a sheet of paper occasionally)

17. You will need a basic calculator like the following: • Basic Calculator • Has Square Root Button • Has +/- Button • VERY Cheap – usually less than $4 *This is the type of calculator you will use on the FCAT

18. My Favorite Calculator: • TI – 30Xa • Ideal for Middle School and High School • Cheap! – less than $9 at Walmart You can’t use these calculators during FCAT – just the basic ones they give you!

19. Weekly Progress Report

20. MrSaltsman.com • Announcements • Assignments • Downloadable Worksheets • Other Class Info

21. Summary