Welcome to Ms. Smiths Class Room 210

Welcome to Ms. Smiths ClassRoom 210Integrated Math 2Integrated Math 3Pre-Calculus

Who is Ms. Smith?

Who are you?

Expectation #1Adhere to all classroom procedures at all times

Expectation #2RESPECT and care for yourself, others, and property (especially computers and desks)Refrain from profanity, tagging, and other destructive behavior.

Expectation #3Listen and follow directions the first time they are given. Be ON TASK.

Expectation #4Be PREPARED: Bring all required materials to class AND take them with you when you leave.

Expectation #5Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Smidt Tech student handbook.

Following the expectations will result in:A stress-free learning environmentA pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphereVerbal acknowledgement Class rewardsMore choices

Not following the expectations will result in:Verbal Warning (name on the board)Detention after class/school (teacher determines day/time)RelocationPhone call homeReferral to Office

What will we be doing this year?Make sense of problems and persevere in solving themReason abstractly and quantitativelyConstruct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of othersModel with mathematicsUse appropriate tools strategicallyAttend to precisionLook for and make use of structureLook for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

What does that mean?We will be investigating concepts in math and applying them to our lives and to our future success after high school.Wouldnt you rather have the choice to attend college than just be unprepared for college?Do you want to end up like her?

How will I be graded?Diagnostic Shows what students already know. (This is informational for the teacher and does not count toward grades.)Formative Shows how students are progressing toward mastering a standard.Summative Shows the level to which students can demonstrate their skills and knowledge. This summation would be the students final grade.

How will I be graded?Here is the grading scale for Smidt Tech:A Advanced 3.40 to 4.00 (85-100%)B Proficient 2.70 to 3.39 (70-84%)C Basic 2.00 to 2.69 (55-69%)NP Below/far below basic 1. 99 and below (below 54%)

ENTERING THE CLASS PROCEDURESLine Up Quietly (2 straight lines)Greet the teacher at the door.Enter the classroom quietly.Sharpen your pencil, if needed.Carefully get your computer (if not in direct instruction station) and go to your seat.Report any issues with your computer before you use it.Take out all materials that you need and stow your backpack under your desk.If in direct, complete the DO NOW assignment.If in Independent or Collaborative: Open the digital agenda and start the assigned task.

ROTATIONPROCEDURESRotate Clockwise to the same number seat (unless otherwise specified by the teacher)Make sure you have rotated before the music stops.For period 3 only:3. If you were using a computer and no longer need it, please return it carefully to the correct cart.4. If you now need a computer, go get the computer assigned to you and go to your seat.

END OF CLASSPROCEDURESMake sure the tasks on the digital agenda are completed.Put the computers back very carefully in the assigned space in the cart.Sit in your assigned seat quietly until dismissed by the teacher. The bell does not dismiss you.

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