Will Rogers Middle School

Mr. Freund

Rio Americano High School

Classroom Policies and Procedures

Integrated Math 2

The standards for this course are the California IM2 Mathematics Standards as approved by the California Board of Education. The curriculum for this course prepares students for the annual state testing.

Students who earn a C or better in IM2 will be prepared for IM3. High School students who pass this course with a “D” or better will receive 10 credits in higher mathematics.

Policies and Procedures

These are the classroom policies and procedures that outline class organization and expectations. This will inform you what you can expect from your teacher and what is expected of you as the student. The intention is to provide both consistency and structure to the classroom.

These policies and procedures are also in place to help you succeed by providing an environment that reduces confusion. Providing an environment that is both enjoyable to teach and learn is of paramount importance.

Class Policies

1. Each student has the responsibility to be prepared.

1. Be prepared daily with all the necessary materials::

-Math notebook

-Math Textbook

-3 pencils (mechanical pencils work well) so that sharpening of pencils during class is not an issue

-Homework if it’s due.

1. Each student has the responsibility to be prompt.

1. Be prompt in everything you do in the classroom.
2. Be seated in your desk and prepared to work when the bell rings.
3. Consequences for tardies are outlined in the student handbook.

1. Each student has the responsibility to be respectful.

1. Be respectful with your hands, words and actions to students, teachers, and the classroom environment and to yourself.
2. Raise your hand when you want to speak or ask questions.
3. Stay in your seat during instruction so that instruction is not disturbed and follow the teacher’s directions.

1. Each student will respectfully follow these additional classroom policies.

1. Gum, food, candy, or drinks (except bottled waters) are not permitted in the classroom unless directed by the teacher.
2. Everyone is expected to assist each other during clean up at the end of the period.
3. Personal honesty and integrity are expected. You will do your own work. Parents will be notified for violations of personal honesty or integrity, a referral will be given and a score of zero will be given.
4. You will adhere to all the class rules as well as rules of the school which are outlined in your student handbook.

Consequences

The consequences for not following any of the rules are as follows:

1. Nonverbal warning
2. Verbal warning
3. Detention
4. Phone call home.
5. Referral

Supplies

1. (3) Pencils or mechanical pencil
2. Math folder/notebook for notes, homework, etc.
3. Ruler
4. Pencil sharpener
5. Calculator (optional)
6. Compass and Protractor

Beginning of Class

Students start the class not the teacher! Do not wait for the bell to ring or to be told to attend to work.

Please follow these procedures:

1. Walk into the classroom quietly and proceed to get out your needed materials: sharpened pencils, textbook, notebook, and any homework if it’s due.
2. Place any homework that is due in the homework folder for your period.
3. Retrieve any returned work from the same homework folder for your period.
4. You may write any homework problems that proved difficult for you on the board.
5. As soon as the bell rings attendance will be taken. All the materials listed above must be out and on your desk. Time is an important factor for all of us and you must be responsible for learning.

End of the Period

The bell does not dismiss you; the teacher dismisses the class.

When your teacher tells you class is over and you are given instructions to get ready to go, please do the following:

1. Straighten your area.
2. Quietly get your backpack ready.
3. Quietly sit at your desk, in your chair.
4. When everyone is ready and seated then the class will be dismissed.

Homework

Homework will be given on most nights. Although the time to complete the assignments will vary depending on the students’ level of understanding, students should expect to spend about 30 minutes to an hour on each homework assignment. Time will often allow for students to begin their homework at the end of class. Late homework is rarely accepted. An excused absence or other extenuating circumstance will be accommodated.

Personal Responsibility/Citizenship

1)For every 3 tardies, your citizenship grade will fall one full letter grade.

2)For every cut, after your 1st truancy, your citizenship grade will fall one full letter grade.

3)Other: Sleeping in class, frequently being off task or other inappropriate behavior in the classroom may lower your citizenship grade at the discretion of the teacher.

Finals, Tests and Quizzes

Again, personal honesty and integrity are expected. You will do your own work. Parents will be notified for violations of personal honesty or integrity, a referral will be given and a zero grade will be given. A final will be given at the end of each semester. Tests are given at the end of each chapter. Quizzes may be given periodically, but I will announce them in advance. There are no retests nor is there extra credit.

Quizzes and tests are announced in advance both in class and on the web site. They will be given on the day I schedule them. If you are not here on a day before the test or quiz, you are still responsible for knowing the material—get missed assignments from a friend, check my web site, email me, or call the attendance office for a homework request.

If you are here on the day of the test/quiz, you will be expected to take the test/quiz. Please do not ask to take the test/quiz on a later date.

What Do I Do If I’m Struggling

1)There are free tutoring options on campus. Ask me if you are unsure what they are.

2)I am here most days after school until tennis season starts. Ask me the day you are planning on coming in to make sure that I don’t have something going on.

3)There are peer tutors for a fee. The counseling department has a list. Ask me if

you’d like a recommendation.

4)There are private tutoring centers.

Grading Policy

Final/Tests------70%

Quizzes------10%

Homework ------20%

Grading Scale

100 to 90A

89 to 80B

79 to 70C

69 to 60D

Below 60F

Sharpening Your Pencil

Sharpening your pencil is done before class begins. Never get up to sharpen your pencil during instruction. The reason for having 3 sharpened pencils is to ensure that you have a pencil in case one breaks. Again, mechanical pencils work well.

What Do I Do If I have a Question?

Raise your hand quietly and wait quietly to be acknowledged. Ask sensible questions at an appropriate time. If you need to approach me before class, then approach one student at a time please.

When May I Use The Restroom?

The restroom is to be used between classes. If it is an emergency, raise your hand to ask permission.

Guest Teacher (Sub) Procedures

1. All school Rules Apply.
2. All classroom policies and procedures apply.
3. Follow the guest teacher’s instructions even if you disagree. Do not argue or debate.
4. Specific actions such as rude comments or defiance will result in an office referral.
5. Remember that your guest teacher expects these procedures and policies to be followed.

Fire Drills

Listen to me for instructions. In general you will follow the path of all the students to the far end of the parking lot in the direction of the baseball field. I WILL TAKE ROLL once we reach the end of the parking lot. It is important that you stay close to hear your name and respond. Once I have called your name, then you may roam (a bit) and talk to other students.

Parents, your support at home will be very much needed and appreciated. Please feel free to email if you have any issues or concerns.

Please read these policies and procedures, go over these policies and procedures together with your child. If the policies and procedures are adhered to, then we can look forward to a successful and fun year. Thank you very much and I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.