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Mrs. RainesAlgebra I
Welcome Class of 2019!
Do-Now
About Mrs. Raines ...
Married for 21 years
3 children
Lived overseas for 10 years
France
Morocco
Dog named Poochy
Algebra I FAQWhat supplies do I need for this class?
Folder/Binder Notebook paper Pencils Red pens for checking AAA batteries
Calculators provided for classroom use.
Wish list
Pencils Pencil top erasers Tissues Hand sanitizer Expo markers
What do you expect of me?
Listen and follow instructions
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Respect your classmates and your teacher
During instruction, listen quietly. Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat
What if a student doesn’t follow the rules?
Post-it Warning
2nd Post-it Warning
Seat Change
Parent contact
Office referral
Can I use my cell phone in class?
RED zone: Cell phone and head phones are put away.
GREEN zone: Cell phone may be used as instructed by teacher.
What happens if I use my cell phone in red zone?
One verbal warning
Cell phone in bag
Parent contact
Office referral
If I get to class early, can I come in right away?Even if the door is open please wait outside
until I come to the door. I need just a few minutes to organize myself
for the next class before greeting you.
If I am just one second late, will you count me tardy? I will close the door when the tardy bell
rings, if you are outside the classroom you are tardy.
What will a typical day in Algebra I be like?
Entrance:Two-minute prep-time songWhen song ends, you should be in
your seat ready to work.Please put all bags under desks or on hooks
Complete Do-Now quietly.
What will a typical day in Algebra I be like?
Instruction:Brief notes followed by guided
practice
No restroom breaks during instruction.
Stay in seat during instruction.
What will a typical day in Algebra I be like?
Independent Practice:Groups of 2-3 or work alone
Listen to music. No sharing headphones.
Work problems on whiteboards or in packet.
What will a typical day in Algebra I be like?
Exit:Exit song
Pack up, straighten up, push in chair, stand near your desk
The bell does not dismiss you, the teacher dismisses you.
Do you let students go to the bathroom?
3 hall passes every 9 weeks
Cannot leave class during first or last 10 minutes
Do you give lots of homework?
Plan to have homework every night.
Practice is essential to learning math.
Homework is due the class period after it is assigned.
Are grades the same as in middle school?
Formative Assessments: Homework, Daily Grades, Exit tickets and Quizzes› 30% of overall grade
Summative Assessments: Tests› 70% of overall grade
What if I fail a test?
AHS Retest Policy› All work for the unit completed before the
re-test› Attend tutoring once before retesting› Retest within 1 week of original test return
date
*Only 1 retest allowed per 9 weeks (grades are averaged)
What is your late work policy?
AHS Late Work Policy 1 day late – Max of 80 2 days late – Max of 60 3 days late – Max of 40 4 days late – Max of 20 5 days late - 0 *My late work policy is more lenient.1 day late – Max of 802+ days late - Max of 70 until unit testNo late work is accepted after unit test.
What if I am absent?
You will receive a packet at the beginning of each unit with all assignments and due dates.
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get class notes.
One extra day to complete assignments for every day absent.
What are your tutoring times?
Tuesday AM 6:45 – 7:15 Thursday PM 3:00-3:30
Gold House Learning Lab: Monday and Tuesday from 3-4 pm.
You may attend tutoring with any Algebra I teacher.
Parent assignment› 1,000,000 Words or less letter
Homework for tonight
Bell Schedule
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Lunch Schedule
Lunch Schedule
“In our classroom we don’t do easy. We make easy happen through hard work and learning.”