Welcome to Room 262 Mr. Hernandez Thank you for walking in quietly

Ms. Martinez, Ms. Vargas and Mr. Hernandez Room 262

Assigned seats You will be in assigned seats based on alphabetical order. These seats will change during the semester for necessities or behavior issues.

Who am I??? Mr. Hernandez Born and raised in Wilmington I have 5 brothers Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelors in Physiological Science Currently attending California State University, Dominguez Hills to pursue my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Talk about how I was born and raised in Wilmington, the struggles I faced in Mexico, my own personal college experience, and the struggle of my brother with ADHD

General Class Rules Bring all needed materials to class. Be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings. Respect and be polite to everyone and their property. Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat. No food, drinks, or gum in class. (Water is allowed). Follow all school rules. No electronics in class.

Daily Procedure You will be tested at the door DAILY Enter the classroom QUIETLY and ready to learn (failure to do so will result in loss of points and asked to exit and re-enter classroom). Take out materials and place Daily Practice in the middle of the table to be collected. Sharpen Pencils BEFORE the beginning of class. Work on Dispatch Problem (Must show all work for dispatch or no stamp will be given) Note: If you do not get a stamp the first time the teachers come around, wait after the class ends to ask for one to prevent interruption of the instruction!!!!! Get ready for the class lectures by setting up your Cornell Notes There will be no pencil sharpening during the class.

Face your consequences!

Consequences Prizes Name on board = warning Name plus √ = stay after class (How to behave in class standard/ Reflection) Name plus √√ = call home or note home Name plus √√√ = detention after school (parent will be notified) *I am free to change the order of these consequences as I feel necessary* Consequences Prizes Good notes sent home Phone calls Free homework passes ??????????

When you are Tardy First of all, BE ON TIME. Tardies disrupt everyone, including yourself. Students will 1. Take their seat quietly and begin the class activities. Students will turn their homework in the Late Folder located next to the door at the end of the period. CONSEQUENCES 1st time warning and owe me the time you were tardy at nutrition and/or lunch 2nd time tardy policy standards/reflection (signed by parent Students, 3 tardies and you have earned an automatic “U” in Cooperation. You can not clear tardies.

Chewing Gum policy CONSEQUENCES 1st time WARNING 2nd time Gum History Standards/Reflection signed by parent

Materials Math journal (graph paper) 3 or more pencils 2 different colored pens 2 highlighters Eraser Sharpener (or lead if mechanical pencil) School agenda Optional Ruler, pencil sharpener, pencil bag/case, color pencils, graph paper) At the end, make the announcement that you are selling the materials. Quad Notebook 1.00 each and pencil, 10 cents each.

Need to get Advance or Proficient on CST Requirements to pass Algebra and Culminate Need to get Advance or Proficient on CST Pass the Exit Exam Pass Algebra with a C or Higher

Grading Scale 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 0-59% F

Work Habits and Cooperation Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Work Habits E: One Missing Assignment S: Two Missing Assignments U: Three or More Missing Assignments D’s and F’s earn an automatic “U”

Cooperation Mark E: Zero or One Tardy and participate regularly S: Two Tardies and/or do not participate U: Three or more Tardies, or are disrespectful do not fulfill detention do not return HW slips are caught cheating on a test or copying HW IF YOU LET ANYONE COPY YOUR HOMEWORK, CLASSWORK OR TEST, THEN YOU BOTH WILL FACE THE CONSEQUENCES

How much is each assignment worth? Grade Breakdown Test and Quizzes 50% Daily practice 15% Materials/Notebook Check 10% Class-work 15% Performance 10% How much is each assignment worth? Test 20 points Quizzes 10 points Daily Practice 5 points Performance 5-10 points Class-work 5-10 points Materials/notebook check 20 points

Daily Practice There will be daily practice every night. Late daily practice will be accepted, with a note from your parent or parent conference/phone call. 1 point will be deducted automatically for every day that it is late. If receive a grade below 3 points, you will be asked to REDO the homework assignment and turn it in the following day. NO Daily Practice….Face the Consequences.. 1. Automatic Paper Pick Up Nutrition/Lunch and Parent Note sent home and signed. Read out the sample letter home; Further consequences, parent call home/conference

Daily Continued IF THE HW IS NOT DONE CORRECTLY, THEN YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT No Work = No Credit No Name= No Credit Incomplete= No Credit Not in Pencil = No Credit Not in your best hand writing= No Credit Did the wrong assignment= No Credit Read out the sample letter home; Further consequences, parent call home/conference AUTOMATIC CONSEQUENCE IF ALL THESE APPLIES TO YOU…STAY AT NUTRITION TO FINISH ASSIGNMENT AND RECEIVE PAPER PICK UP

Tutoring Homework help is available Monday 3:00-4:00 Wednesday and Thursday: 3:50-5:00 (This will change the third week of school) You will receive 3 extra credit points every time you come to tutoring. If you come all three sessions then you earn an extra point. (Total of 10 points per week!!!) Make up Exams will be done ONLY at this time. You will NOT be receiving extra credit points for this. If you are earning a grade below a C, you will be automatically required to attend tutoring at least once a week. A note will be sent home/parent phone call/conference will be made as needed.

Quizzes/Exams You will be getting a quiz/exam every Friday If you score a grade below a C, you will be required to stay afterschool the following Monday to retake the ENTIRE exam. For exams, you will be getting a Practice Exam and have a Jeopardy Review Surprise, you will be having your first quiz this Friday!!!

What do I expect??? I expect your best!!!

Lets get to know each other!! Put your name in the front side of the flashcard. Write it in big letters in the center Draw pictures around the border that represent who you are, what you like doing outside of school.

My Autobiography Now I want to know more about you. I want you to answer these questions… What is your favorite food? What college/university would you like to attend some day? What career would you like to pursue when you get older? Why? Where would you like to travel someday? e) Write something unique about yourself that we do not already know about you f) Do you like Math why or why not? Name one of your math memories good or bad IF NOT FINISH WILL BE YOUR HOMEWORK