About Ms. Dobbs:
I was born in Atlanta, Ga and I’ve traveled to over 15 different states and to another country.
I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics. Immediately after graduation, I moved to Houston and decided to pursue teaching. I love to travel, learn different languages, and go to different sports events.
. I like to be active through dancing, boxing, and running.
I love music of all kinds. My goal for next year is to work at becoming a better professional, teacher, and sister.
Classroom Expectations:
· Students are expected to take part in all aspects of classroom discussion and group work.
· Students are expected to be in class everyday ON TIME.
· Students are expected to keep a notebook of class notes and homework problems.
· Students are expected to study algebra II for 15-30 minutes each night.
· Follow all other school rules.
Examples of Consequences:
· See the attached Possible Outcomes chart.
· Severe disruptions may merit a higher initial negative consequence.
Test Corrections Policy:
· Students scoring below 75% on a test or quiz may perform Test Corrections.
· The maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.
· All mistakes are corrected on separate paper and all work must be shown.
· Solutions must be derived from the question. Plugging the correct answer into the problem does not demonstrate conceptual understanding.
· Re-assessment may include oral questioning outside of instruction time to ensure understanding of what is written on the paper.
Homework: Homework will be checked everyday. Late homework will not be accepted.
PARENT NAME:______
PARENT SIGNATURE:______
Parent Number:______
Make-up work: Work that is assigned when a student is absent from class may be made up within five days.
Grading Policy:
40% - Quizzes, classwork, projects etc.
30%- Tests, Homework
30%- Participation
Grading Scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 65-69
F 0-64
Materials: 1-1.5’’ notebook. Pencils. Red Pen
TEST/QUIZZES
Quizzes will be given on a regular basis. Quizzes may or may not be announced, so be prepared by asking questions if you do not understand something. You must show all your work on quizzes to receive full credit.
Tests will be cumulative in nature so be sure that you keep reviewing prior topics that have been covered. Tests will be announced at least two days prior to the day that it is given. You will receive review
questions prior to each test in order to prepare you for the test. You will be expected to complete these problems and ask any questions prior to the test.
Test questions will be any combination of open response, short answer, multiple choice, true/false, or matching. You will be given credit only for answers that show work. You will not be given credit for problems with no work, regardless if the answer is correct. Notebooks and books will not be allowed during a test or quiz. Formula sheets will only be allowed if provided by the teacher.
You must keep all returned tests and quizzes in your binder! Do not throw away any assignmen
(Positive) / (Negative)More confidence / Warning
Have more fun at school /
Positive call home / Student-teacher conference
Make better grades
Better Job / Call home
Better life / Referral to the A.P. or removal from class
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES: