Welcome to Ms. Knook’s Class

1. Welcome to Ms. Knook’s Class Room 232 Math 8 & Algebra

2. Class Information

3. Supplies Needed • Pencils- at least 2 sharpened pencils in math each day • Extra Eraser • 3-ring binder for math only- 1½” will do • 4 divided sections: • Do-Now Activities • Notes/Classwork • Homework • Assessments/Graded Papers • Lined Notebook Paper • Graph Paper (for homework only) • Calculator (Please put your name on calculator) • Math 8: TI-34 Multiviewcalculator • Algebra: TI-83 or 84 plus Graphing Calculator • A zippered pencil case to hold pencils and calculator

4. Grading Breakdown • Grades will be based on the following weighted averages: • Evaluations: 50% (2 Benchmark Exams & Unit Tests) • Not able to be retaken • Assessments: 40% (3 Benchmark Exams & Quizzes) • Able to be retaken • Benchmarks must be taken until a score of 75% is reached • Practice: 10% (Homework and Quizzes)

5. Homework Assignments • Most homework is graded for completeness • ALL homework problems must be attempted for full credit. • Homework assignments are worth 3 points each • ZAP! (Zeros Aren’t Permitted) • You can make up missing homework for fullcreditonly if you attend either a lunch or afterschool homework make-up session AND complete the missing work. • If you are absent, you have as many days as you were absent to complete your missed assignments and show them to me. • Same rule applies for missed tests, quizzes, and projects.

6. Absent from Class? • You are responsible for any missing work • Absent students must get missed notes from other classmate • Daily homework assignments and announcementsare posted on refer to the Team Excel website. • It is your responsibility to let me know if you need a worksheet/test/quiz • Reminder: Any student has the amount of days he/she was absent to make up any missed work for full credit. • If you are planning on being absent, notify me ASAP to get any assignments beforehand.

7. Retaking an Assessment • Any student can retake any assessment • You must complete corrections for any mistake on original test • Must use “After Math” worksheet for corrections • Retakes can only be taken after school • (Room 232 or GLC) • Retake grade is final (not the higher grade) • 1 week from when grades are entered into PowerSchool to make corrections & retake

8. Extra Help • If you have questions or problems with your homework/classwork, please see me to arrange for extra help. • Do not hesitate to ask questions in class or let me know when you are struggling. • I am here to help. It is my goal to help each of you be successful this year!

9. Classroom Rules • Be Respectful: of your teacher, of your peers, of the learning time, of materials • Be Responsible: for being prepared to work, with assignments, cleaning workspace • Be Perseverant: keep working, keep trying, keep your group on track, ask questions, attempt it ALL ! • Come to class ready to learn.

10. Class Expectations • Bully Free Zone • If you expect respect, be the first one to show it! • Positivity is a MUST! • The only negative things allowed in class are negative numbers. • Follow class rules everyday • With every adult and student in the room

11. How Do I Know How I’m Doing? Consequences • 1st Time: Verbal Warning • 2nd Time: Lunch Detention • 3rd Time: After school detention and phone call home • Severe or Repeated: Sent to office and phone call home/conference Rewards • Verbal Acknowledgement • Parent Contact  • Written Note Home  • A stress free learning environment • A pleasant & orderly classroom atmosphere • A wonderful school year

12. Daily Classroom Routines

13. Entering the Classroom • Come in quietly • Get any materials (whiteboards, calculators…) and go directly to your seat. • Take out your homework to be checked • Copy tonight’s homework in your agenda planner • Complete the Do-Nowquestion on a “Do-Now” handout

14. Bathroom Procedure • Bathroom Board List- First 3 people to write their name on board when entering class • Only during the first and last 5 minutes of class • When I am teaching, the answer is NO (emergencies only) • Only 1 student allowed at the bathroom at any time.

15. Entering Class Late • Enter Quietly • Put your late passon my desk. • Go to your seat and get to work immediately. • After class, be sure to ask a classmate what you missed.

16. Checking Homework • I will check while you are working on Do Now question • We will go over questions using whiteboards • ZAP- must attempt all work for questions if we have gone over the answers

17. During the Lesson • Listen carefully, always be ready to take notes, respond, and participate. • Raise your hand to ask a question. • Transition quickly & quietly when moving into group work. • Use time wisely and complete classwork.

18. Getting Your Attention • When I need your attention, I will… • Stand in front of the class and raise my hand to begin counting silently with my fingers • When all 5 fingers are raised, students should be quiet and waiting for further instruction

19. Borrowing Materials • Textbooks will be used in class only, no one is permitted to take any out of classroom • Pencils can be borrowed and used in this class only • Collateral • Extra lined & graph paper next to cabinets

20. Lost Packets • Most all classwork and homework packets can be found on “Ms. Knook’s Math Page” on the team Excel website • Click on appropriate class and find the current unit

21. After the Lesson/Activity • Complete the closing activity or exit ticket and place on front desk • Check that you have the homework copied into your agenda book • Return any borrowed materials (calculators, pencils, whiteboards, rulers…)

22. End of Class Dismissal • I dismiss the class, not the bell or clock • Put all materials away • Do NOT start packing up until after you have completed exit ticket • Stay in your seats until I dismiss your with, “Have a nice day!” 

23. If you finish work early… • Check your work with other classmate • Read a book • Work ahead on other assignments • Complete test/quiz corrections • Finish any missing assignments • Work on an assignment from other class

24. When a school-wide announcement is made… • Stop talking • Listen to announcement • Eyes on me to listen for further announcements

25. When visitors are in the classroom… • Continue with your work • Be polite to the guest, answer any questions if asked • Maintain your work if I am called away • Maintain classroom rules & procedures

26. Responding to a Fire Drill • Line-up at the door quietly. • Move together out the door to the right towards the main enterence. • Stay together as a class and listen for my directions

27. Get ready, we are going to have a wonderfulschoolyear!!