Classroom Expectations/Math 3 Unit Structure

T. Wingate Andrews High School

1920 McGuinn Drive

High Point, NC 27265

336-819-2800 ext. 4509             Classroom # 124          taylorl@gcsnc.com

Ms. Taylor’s Classroom Expectations and Procedures

Daily Materials

v  1-inch binder with at least 10 clear inserts

v  Homework

v  Pencil

v  Manual Pencil Sharpener with Catcher

Before the bell:

v  Sharpen your pencil if necessary

v  Take out and/or turn in homework

v  Begin working on opening assignment (Warm Up or Bell Ringer)

v  Put away all electronics (cell phones, ipods, headphones, gaming systems, etc.)

During class:

v  Give the teacher your undivided attention

v  Actively participate by taking notes, asking and answering questions

v  Obey any school rules and follow the Guilford County School’s Student Code of Conduct

v  Respect the property of T. Wingate Andrews High School and Ms. Taylor

At the end of class:

v  Complete the closing activity (Bell Ringer or Ticket Out the Door)

v  Put away calculators

v  Write down any homework assignments and begin working

v  Remain in your seat until dismissed by the teacher, not the bell

Assignments:

v  Assignments must be completed in pencil. Any work submitted in pen will not be accepted

v  All work must be shown on assignments or it will not be graded.

v  Label all assignments with:

Assignment (Title, if applicable)                                    Name (first and last)

Block                                                                                  Date

Grading Procedures:

v  You will be graded using the following system:

·         Classwork/Homework                                   20%

·         Quizzes                                                           30%

·         Test                                                                 50%

                       

Tutorial:

v  Tutorial is available Wednesday after school 4pm – 5pm to all students who are at risk of failing, review of content, and content missed due to absences. If not with me, then with another math instructor.

Grading Scale:

            A    90 – 100   B    80 – 89     C     70 – 79     D    60 – 69     F    59 and below

Consequences for not meeting classroom expectations:

v  Verbal Reminder

v  Student / Teacher conference (outside the classroom or after class)

v  In-teaming / Parent Contact (phone, email or face to face)

v  Administrative Referral

Absences:

v  Please be aware of the attendance policy

v  It is your responsibility to get and make up any missing assignments and to have them turned in timely.

v  Make-up work should be turned in within three days.

v  Label any make-up work with make-up work on the front of the assignment.

Remember:

v  Attitude determines Altitude!

v  Always do your best!

v  Come to class with an open mind and prepared to learn!

v  if you have any concerns, communicate them with me at the start of class

v  Ask questions in class and get help as soon as you start having trouble!

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Parent Signature                               Date                Student Signature

Parent Email ____________________________________ Phone Number ________________

*A copy of this document can be emailed if requested*