Algebra 1: Classroom Guidelines

Teacher: Mrs. Hansen      Phone:  279-5461  Room: 14-B  Email:  nhansen@ohsd.net

Grading

BW
Bookwork
15%
WW
Writing Work
15%
T
Tests/Quizzes/Projects
60%
PT
Participation
10%

 

Class Routine

Bell Rings

Your signal to stop talking. Take out BW and book.

Reading

Read today's section in your book. You may take nontes as you read. If there is no new section there will be something on the overhead to read and answer.

Discuss yesterday’s BW  

Take Notes

Do not work on BW now.

* REMAIN IN YOUR SEATS DURING PREVIOUS FOUR ACTIVITIES

Begin Work

*  NOW you may leave your seat to sharpen a pencil, etc.

Materials You Will Need Everyday

Textbook (Covered!)

Pencil (Sharpened before class)

Scientific Calculator
Paper ASB Student Handbook/Planner Spiral Notebook

Your Responsibilities/How You Can Earn That Great Grade!

BW

Show the original problem and the work leading to the answer.
Part of your daily assignment is to CORRECT your work.
Papers with no name will receive no credit.
Answers only are not acceptable.
ALL "equationsolving problems" must be done to receive credit
ABSENT papers must include the DATE the BW was assigned.
All work must be done in #2 pencil.

WW

Writing work quizzes will be given to evaluate daily concepts
Lesson notes
WASL-Like Problem-Solving Activities

T

Any test maybe retaken once.
Maximum scoreis 80%
Taken within two weeks of original test
All BW relating to the test completed and turned in
No retakes on finals

PT

100 points given at beginning of semester
Simply participate in class routine and follow COMMOM SENSE rules.
Consequence of NOT participating is a loss of two points

Examples of common sense rules

Covered text books
Stay seated.
Respect my workspaces.
Respect your classmate's workspaces.
No food or beverages exceptwater
No electronic entertainment or communication devices are allowed.
Be on time.

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