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Algebra II. Mr. Gushue Room B-11. First Day Of School. About Me School Rules Classroom Rules Grading System. About Me. 1996 Truman Grad. About Me. 1996 Truman Grad 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science. About Me. 1996 Truman Grad 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science
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Algebra II Mr. Gushue Room B-11
First Day Of School • About Me • School Rules • Classroom Rules • Grading System
About Me • 1996 Truman Grad
About Me • 1996 Truman Grad • 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science
About Me • 1996 Truman Grad • 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science • 7th year teaching
About Me • 1996 Truman Grad • 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science • 7th year teaching • Cert in math & business/computers
About Me • 1996 Truman Grad • 2000 Boston Univ – Computer Science • 7th year teaching • Cert in math & business/computers • www.gushue.com
School Rules (non-negotiable) • Late to class == Lunch detention
School Rules (non-negotiable) • Late to class == Lunch detention • Cut a class == Drop one letter grade
School Rules (non-negotiable) • Late to class == Lunch detention • Cut a class == Drop one letter grade • Cell phones == Will be confiscated • Must be picked up before or after school by parent/guardian
Classroom Rules • Absences • If you’re absent, it’s your responsibility to find out what you missed • Notes and assignments will generally be posted online by the end of the night
Classroom Rules • Absences • If you’re absent, it’s your responsibility to find out what you missed • Notes and assignments will generally be posted online by the end of the night • Be Prepared • Something to write with • Something to write in • Calculator (optional) • Scientific calculator at minimum
Classroom Rules • CasioFX-300MS+$10.49 @ Staples
Classroom Rules • CasioFX-300ES$11.99 @ Staples
Classroom Rules • No Food/Drink/Candy/Gum/etc.
Classroom Rules • No Food/Drink/Candy/Gum/etc. • Trash where it belongs
Classroom Rules • No Food/Drink/Candy/Gum/etc. • Trash where it belongs • Cheating • 0 on test/quiz & Call home • Both cheater and cheatee
Classroom Rules • No Food/Drink/Candy/Gum/etc. • Trash where it belongs • Cheating • 0 on test/quiz & Call home • Both cheater and cheatee • Books
Classroom Rules • No Food/Drink/Candy/Gum/etc. • Trash where it belongs • Cheating • 0 on test/quiz & Call home • Both cheater and cheatee • Books • Bathroom Pass • Once/week
Grading System • Tests – 40% • Mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions • At the end of each chapter
Grading System • Tests – 40% • Mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions • At the end of each chapter • Quizzes – 30% • Open note, open-ended problems • Based off homework assignments • At the end of each week • Will drop lowest grade (more if possible)
Grading System • Quarterly Exam – 20% • Mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions • Similar to Tests
Grading System • Quarterly Exam – 20% • Mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions • Similar to Tests • Homework – 10% • Usually assigned nightly • Allowed use on quizzes • Graded on completion, not accuracy
Grading System • Quarterly Exam – 20% • Mix of multiple choice and open-ended questions • Similar to Tests • Homework – 10% • Usually assigned nightly • Allowed use on quizzes • Graded on completion, not accuracy