1. Mr. Byrne COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL Mathematics

2. As your teacher, I, Mr. Byrne, am committed to you, my students, to deliver the best effort possible in providing you with a quality education and a productive classroom environment. I will come prepared to class every day. I will work very hard at paying careful attention to your individual learning needs. I will help you every step of the way throughout the school year. Your success is NOW my mission. And, I will never lose sight of my mission to help you become successful in my class… and beyond! My Teacher Oath

3. 1.My students will be cooperative for all classroom activities. 2.My students will be on time for class everyday. 3.My students will come prepared to class every day. 4.My students will submit homework on time 5.My students know if they break school policy, I will report them, no exceptions. 6.My students know the responsibility with out of class passes and always return to class in an appropriate amount of time. 7.My students understand the importance of their MATH NOTEBOOK and keeping it up-to-date. My Student Expectations

4. Take Good Notes or your grade will suffer Take Good Notes or your grade will suffer A B C D F Your Notebook tells us which grade you intend to earn

5. Teacher: Mr. Byrne COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL Subject: Mathematics Student / Teacher Contract Behavior Agreements: 1.I agree to be respectful of others and their property.* * I will NOT sit in Mr. Byrne’s chair or behind his desk. 2.I will raise my hand to seek permission to talk in class while a lesson is in progress. 3.I will remain seated during class time unless instructed to do otherwise by the teacher. 4.I will refrain from using any inappropriate language in the classroom. 5.I will always be mindful of my responsibility to keep my focus on the lesson at hand. Behavior Agreements: 1.I agree to be respectful of others and their property.* * I will NOT sit in Mr. Byrne’s chair or behind his desk. 2.I will raise my hand to seek permission to talk in class while a lesson is in progress. 3.I will remain seated during class time unless instructed to do otherwise by the teacher. 4.I will refrain from using any inappropriate language in the classroom. 5.I will always be mindful of my responsibility to keep my focus on the lesson at hand.

6. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Procedure Agreements: 1.I will adhere to all school policies and procedures in class. 2.I will ask permission to go to the bathroom and sign in and out on pass form. 3.I will get permission to see guidance or administration first and then request a pass. 4.I understand my responsibility to be in the class on time before the bell rings, otherwise I am late. Procedure Agreements: 1.I will adhere to all school policies and procedures in class. 2.I will ask permission to go to the bathroom and sign in and out on pass form. 3.I will get permission to see guidance or administration first and then request a pass. 4.I understand my responsibility to be in the class on time before the bell rings, otherwise I am late. Student / Teacher Contract COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

7. Late for Class No Note, No No

8. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Student / Teacher Contract COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL NO COMMUNICATION DEVICES NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES

9. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Grading Agreements: 1.I understand my responsibility for getting and keeping an up to date MATH NOTEBOOK. 2.I agree to make up missed work for absenteeism, activities, etc. by the next day of assignment due date. Grading Agreements: 1.I understand my responsibility for getting and keeping an up to date MATH NOTEBOOK. 2.I agree to make up missed work for absenteeism, activities, etc. by the next day of assignment due date. Student / Teacher Contract COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

10. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Online Grading System: 30% Classwork: 15% is for NOTEBOOK (problems from class), 15% is for a daily grade for attentiveness, participation 20% Homework: [Monday – Thursday], no homework on weekends except for make-up assignments 20% Quizzes: [by concept] 30% Tests: [by chapter] Online Grading System: 30% Classwork: 15% is for NOTEBOOK (problems from class), 15% is for a daily grade for attentiveness, participation 20% Homework: [Monday – Thursday], no homework on weekends except for make-up assignments 20% Quizzes: [by concept] 30% Tests: [by chapter] COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL Student / Teacher Contract

11. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Grading System for Online Quizzes: 80% Complete and submitted on time 20% Graded for accuracy Grading System for Online Quizzes: 80% Complete and submitted on time 20% Graded for accuracy Online Quizzes COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

12. DANGER of FAILING CATEGORYPERCENTAGE EX 1 Score ScoreHomework 20 % 0 % 0 90 % 18 Classwork(Notebook) 15 % 80 % 0 % 120 80 % 1212 Quizzes 20 % 90 % 18 50 % 10 Tests 30 % 90 % 27 50 % 15 Overall 100 % 57 % 67 % No Homework, No Notebook You will fail

13. ALGEBRA 2: Work Performance Record “ What is the level of work done by this student? ” Rational for this REPORT: Focus on effort, not performance. In other words, “ Is this student doing as well as can be expected ? “ Measurement of EFFORT will help us determine if this student is doing what is needed to reach his or her potential. Name of Student: Joe SmithReport Date: 2/16/10 Report Duration: 1/25/10 – 2/16/10 CATEGORY  EXPLANATIONS Of WORK PERFORMANCE (Prevalent work choice is checked by category) Rating % % LEVEL OF WORK DONE Lesson participation Asks questions, Pays attention81-100 60 % Watches, listens but avoids active participation61-80 Watches, listens only when directed by teacher41-60  Loses focus, lacks motivation, talks during lessons21-40 No interest, Ignores lessons, causes distractions0-20 Classwork (Notebook) Does required work well81-100 70 % Does satisfactory work61-80 Does minimum work41-60  Works well below expectations21-40 No work or very little work0-20 Homework (Independent study) Does required work well81-100 40 % Does satisfactory work61-80 Does minimum work41-60 Work well below expectations21-40  No work or very little work0-20 Time in class% of total class hours possible60 % OVERALL WORK GRADE% of all four categories60 % 81-100 (very good to excellent effort) 61-80 (fair to good effort) 41-60 (weak to minimal effort) 21-40 (disappointing effort) 0-20 (unacceptable effort)

14. Do you homework or classwork this way Your grade: 10 out of 10 Do you homework or classwork this way Your grade: 2 out of 10 Show All Work Show Only Answers

15. “Show me the Work …” “to Earn your Grade.”

16. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Teacher Agreements: 1.Mr. Byrne will treat each and every student fairly and with impartiality. 2.Mr. Byrne will offer individual assistance as often as possible. 3.Mr. Byrne will provide extra help to whoever requests it. 4.Mr. Byrne will permit club activities if classroom and homework assignments from the previous week are completed. Work can be made up during the current week. Teacher Agreements: 1.Mr. Byrne will treat each and every student fairly and with impartiality. 2.Mr. Byrne will offer individual assistance as often as possible. 3.Mr. Byrne will provide extra help to whoever requests it. 4.Mr. Byrne will permit club activities if classroom and homework assignments from the previous week are completed. Work can be made up during the current week. Student / Teacher Contract COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

17. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Commitment to Education 1.I will be your most ardent ally in your quest for good grades. I will create many opportunities to enrich your grade throughout the year. 2.The only way you can fail in my class is if you want to. 3.I promise that if you do your work, you will be rewarded. 4.I keep records of what you do and how you do in class, so all your efforts (or lack of) will be noted. 5.Parents have a right to know how their children do in class and they will be informed as the need arises. 6.There is no such thing as a day off from math education. 1.I will be your most ardent ally in your quest for good grades. I will create many opportunities to enrich your grade throughout the year. 2.The only way you can fail in my class is if you want to. 3.I promise that if you do your work, you will be rewarded. 4.I keep records of what you do and how you do in class, so all your efforts (or lack of) will be noted. 5.Parents have a right to know how their children do in class and they will be informed as the need arises. 6.There is no such thing as a day off from math education. COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

18. Teacher: Mr. ByrneSubject: Mathematics Maximizing Our Learning Math Time 1.There is no such thing as a day off from math education. 2.Every math class, every day, from start bell to end bell, is reserved for learning math concepts. 1.There is no such thing as a day off from math education. 2.Every math class, every day, from start bell to end bell, is reserved for learning math concepts. COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL

19. Effort = Success