Course Information

Guidelines for Success:

        Be Prompt

        Be Prepared

        Be Productive

        Be Polite

Classroom Rules:

1.    Follow directions the first time.

2.   Arrive on time with your own pencil and paper.

3.   Keep hands, feet, objects and discourteous remarks to yourself.

4.   Talk using responsible language at all times.

Consequences:

        1^st Offense:      Warning

        2^nd Offense:      Warning/conference with teacher

        3^rd Offense:      Warning/Parent Phone Call

        4^th Offense:      Discipline Referral to Assistant Principal

A severe offense will result in an automatic referral to the Assistant Principal.

Tardy Policy:

        You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.  Take care of going to the restroom, sharpening your pencil and getting all supplies before the bell rings.

Activities:

·        Warm- ups – There will be a warm up on the overhead at the beginning of most class periods.  Make sure you read and follow the directions of whatever is on the overhead!

·        Notes – Note taking is VERY important.  This will happen almost daily.

·        Independent Seat Work – You will have this every day.  You will start it in class and anything you don’t finish is homework.

·        Small Group Project – This is a class activity that you will complete in groups.

Dismissal:  The bell does not dismiss the class.  I do!

Grades:

        Homework         15%

        Quizzes            35%

        Tests                50%

Tutoring:

        I am always here by 7:00 a.m.  I am available most afternoons. 

Homework:

        Homework is necessary for practice and mastering the material covered and will be given nearly everyday.  Homework is due at the beginning of the period.  Please have your homework out on your desk during the warm-up.  I will be checking at this time.  Homework must be done neatly and in pencil with the problem copied, WORK SHOWN, and answers boxed.

Supplies:  

Binder

                Pencils and erasers

                4 AAA batteries (For TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators) Calculators will be available for the students to use in the classroom only.  They will not be taken home.

Absences/Make-up Work:   It is your responsibility to check for and turn in any make-up work, including notes that we take in class.  The district allows two days for each day absent to get make-up work turned in.

You or your parents are welcome to email me at: paulaarnold@katyisd.org or by phone at 281/237-6761.