with
Ms. McMullin
2015-2016
Classroom Materials
(Please bring the following everyday to class)
· 3 Subject Notebook or Binder w/ dividers –Keep this organized throughout the year with each section labeled as follows:
1. Do Now
2. Class Notes
3. Homework
· Folder - Needed to keep worksheets, quizzes, tests and any other papers organized as you work on them throughout the year.
· Highlighters – One or two different colors is preferred, it helps to keep notes organized.
· Textbook – Students can keep their textbooks at home unless asked to bring in. Please cover your textbooks and treat them with care.
· Scientific Calculator (REQUIRED) – we prefer TI-30XIIS but any scientific calculator will be fine.
§ Graphing Calculator (highly recommended) – Helpful when working on some assignments in class, standardized tests and for future math courses.
· Cell Phones – Cell phones may be used in class when instructed by the teacher for educational purposes. When not used for instructional purposes, students are expected to keep their cell phones away or in a designated spot in the classroom. Students are not allowed to charge their phones in class without permission. Cell phones should be used to enhance classroom time, not taking away from it!
· Pencils – Bring them EVERYDAY to school.
Classroom Procedures
1. Be on time and seated when the bell rings with your notebook and something to write with on your desk.
2. Begin the Do-Now at the start of class, do not wait for the teacher or the bell to tell you to start!
3. Please be prepared with your completed homework everyday.
4. Follow instructions as given, when they are given.
5. No iPods, food or drinks allowed in class.
6. Always show respect for yourself, your fellow students, and your teachers.
Bathroom/Hall Pass
In order to leave the room you need to have your school ID visible and student planner where students must sign in and out on their own assigned record sheet. Students must ask permission in order to leave class and cannot leave during the first 5 minutes or the last 5 minutes of class. Students are only allowed to be out of the room for 10 minutes. If a student is out of the room for more than ten minutes then they will be written up for a miss use of pass or a cut depending on how long they are out.
Grading Policy
Your marking period grade will be determined as follows. Individual category grades will be determined by: sum of earned points total possible points.
· 80% - Tests and Quizzes – or any major projects or assignments.
· 10% - Homework –will be checked daily for completion, every problem should be attempted in order to receive full credit. Work not completed will count against you; however, work with incorrect answers will not. PLEASE SHOW ALL of YOUR WORK! Some homework assignments may be collected to be graded to evaluate understanding of the material.
· 10% - Classwork and Preparedness – please participate in all classroom activities and complete all classwork in a timely manner.
Extra Help
I am available most days to provide extra help after school. I request that you let me know when you are planning to come in so that I can prepare. If you have conflicts after school and are unable to come for extra help, I will try to work with you before school starts by appointment only. PLEASE come see use if you are struggling at any point throughout the year. I am here to help! The sooner your questions are answered the better you will do in my class. The only stupid question is the one left unasked!
Absent from School or Class
If you are absent from my class, it is your responsibility to get your missed work/assignments from me the next day you are back. I expect the missed work to be made up in a timely manor and shown to me once completed. If the work is not made up, it will go down as a zero in my grade book.
I look forward to a wonderful year with you!
Ms. McMullin
732 289 3700 ext. 74168
Student Information Sheet
Student Name: ______ID#: ______
Period: ______Book #: ______Condition: ______
Parent/Guardian Name(s): ______
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Email: ______
Phone: (Home/Work/Cell)______
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I have read the attached expectation letter and understand what is expected of me in order to be successful in Ms. McMullin’s CP Algebra 1 class:
Student Signature: ______Date: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______
Parent/Guardian Contact Log
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