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Introduction Who IS this person who is supposed to be MY teacher for this class? Other QUESTIONS for me???

Classroom Expectations Unrelenting Commitment to Excellence Do your work – ALL of it – Every day – to the best of your ability Take PRIDE in yourself and in all that you do Unrelenting Commitment to Excellence Do your work – ALL of it – Every day – to the best of your ability Take PRIDE in yourself and in all that you do

What is P R I D E ? What is P R I D E ? P R I D E P R I D E ersonal ersonal esponsibility esponsibility n n aily ffort ***

***Responsibility WE – ALL of us – are responsible for everything we do… For everything we say… And for everything we fail to do that we SHOULD HAVE DONE ! WE – ALL of us – are responsible for everything we do… For everything we say… And for everything we fail to do that we SHOULD HAVE DONE !

More Expectations… Behavior that demonstrates unfailing respect for: – – all other members of the class – as well as for their property – – ALSO, respect for members of the maintenance staff !!! Behavior that demonstrates unfailing respect for: – – all other members of the class – as well as for their property – – ALSO, respect for members of the maintenance staff !!!

More Expectations… Behavior that demonstrates unfailing respect for: – – my right to do the job that I was hired to do without interference or disruption – – respect for the rights of others during the moment of silence Behavior that demonstrates unfailing respect for: – – my right to do the job that I was hired to do without interference or disruption – – respect for the rights of others during the moment of silence

Expectations continued Bring your notebook, calculator, pencil, and supplies to EACH class a. Keep your notebook current** b. Save quizzes and tests c. If you need a calculator and cannot afford one, see me – but if you get one from me, do not forget to bring it every day. Do NOT deface the school calculators or play games on them, and do NOT take out their batteries. Bring your notebook, calculator, pencil, and supplies to EACH class a. Keep your notebook current** b. Save quizzes and tests c. If you need a calculator and cannot afford one, see me – but if you get one from me, do not forget to bring it every day. Do NOT deface the school calculators or play games on them, and do NOT take out their batteries.

Expectations continued d. Do your work neatly and in PENCIL e. No cheating*** f. No sleeping g. No FOOD in classroom unless I give it to you. Snacks may be earned. Because of the carpeting, Water is the only beverage allowed in this classroom. d. Do your work neatly and in PENCIL e. No cheating*** f. No sleeping g. No FOOD in classroom unless I give it to you. Snacks may be earned. Because of the carpeting, Water is the only beverage allowed in this classroom.

***What is CHEATING ? Copying / taking / “borrowing” the work of another (student/sibling/parent/friend … or ANYONE who is NOT YOU) and representing that work to be your own. Copying / taking / “borrowing” the work of another (student/sibling/parent/friend … or ANYONE who is NOT YOU) and representing that work to be your own. Copying / taking / plagiarizing /“borrowing” work from an online resource or via text message – or other stored digital file, through any digital storage/delivery system. Copying / taking / plagiarizing /“borrowing” work from an online resource or via text message – or other stored digital file, through any digital storage/delivery system. Cheating is one or more acts of lying, deception, fraud, or trickery employed to gain an unfair advantage, and is often at the expense of others. Cheating is one or more acts of lying, deception, fraud, or trickery employed to gain an unfair advantage, and is often at the expense of others. Misrepresenting the level of your effort in order to GAIN MORE for LESS. Misrepresenting the level of your effort in order to GAIN MORE for LESS. Looking at another student’s answers OR providing answers TO another student for any written assignment. Looking at another student’s answers OR providing answers TO another student for any written assignment.

CHEATING - continued Cheating can be either ACTIVE or PASSIVE. Cheating can be either ACTIVE or PASSIVE. Along the same lines as cheating, other honor offenses include acts of dishonesty or stealing, performed intentionally, that violate and impair the community trust. Along the same lines as cheating, other honor offenses include acts of dishonesty or stealing, performed intentionally, that violate and impair the community trust. Discussion: Why are such acts of sufficient gravity that they should warrant that disciplinary action be taken against the offender? Discussion: Why are such acts of sufficient gravity that they should warrant that disciplinary action be taken against the offender?

Precautions against Cheating Do NOT wait until the last minute to complete an assignment and then use your own procrastination to justify copying someone else’s work! Do NOT wait until the last minute to complete an assignment and then use your own procrastination to justify copying someone else’s work! Do NOT give your work to another student to be copied. It is dishonest to aid and abet cheating! Do NOT give your work to another student to be copied. It is dishonest to aid and abet cheating! Do NOT let your eyes wander to another student’s work during a quiz or test. Do NOT let your eyes wander to another student’s work during a quiz or test. Do NOT place your quiz or test on your desk in such a manner that another student is easily able to look at your work. Do NOT place your quiz or test on your desk in such a manner that another student is easily able to look at your work. Understand that it is a violation of trust for every student who took the time to complete the assignment. Understand that it is a violation of trust for every student who took the time to complete the assignment.

Consequences of Cheating You will not be given credit for the assignment/quiz/test. You will not be given credit for the assignment/quiz/test. Your parent/s or guardian/s will be notified. Your parent/s or guardian/s will be notified. A disciplinary referral will be sent to administrative officials for further action. A disciplinary referral will be sent to administrative officials for further action. If you are on an athletic team, your coach will be notified. If you are on an athletic team, your coach will be notified. If you are EVER a candidate for NHS, your name may be removed from consideration. If you are EVER a candidate for NHS, your name may be removed from consideration.

Importance of maintaining your INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY INTEGRITY is one of the ONLY things that can NEVER be taken away from you! INTEGRITY is one of the ONLY things that can NEVER be taken away from you! If you lose it, it is because you voluntarily GAVE IT UP!!! If you lose it, it is because you voluntarily GAVE IT UP!!!

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Notebook Requirements ** Notebook requirements: Binder with sections for… Class Notes, Homework, Daily Quizzes, Unit Quizzes, Tests, and a section for graph paper and extra lined paper. ** Notebook requirements: Binder with sections for… Class Notes, Homework, Daily Quizzes, Unit Quizzes, Tests, and a section for graph paper and extra lined paper.

Procedures Arrival – ON TIME, with all materials Arrival – ON TIME, with all materials Moment of Silence – silence means SILENT Moment of Silence – silence means SILENT Pledge – not required to say it, but PLEASE stand Pledge – not required to say it, but PLEASE stand Announcements – no talking during them Announcements – no talking during them Homework Check – have completed HW out Homework Check – have completed HW out Quiz / Test taking – unlimited* time Quiz / Test taking – unlimited* time If Absent – check my website AND/OR call my student hotline!!! If Absent – check my website AND/OR call my student hotline!!! If you have to leave early – see me for homework before you leave. If you have to leave early – see me for homework before you leave. Arrival – ON TIME, with all materials Arrival – ON TIME, with all materials Moment of Silence – silence means SILENT Moment of Silence – silence means SILENT Pledge – not required to say it, but PLEASE stand Pledge – not required to say it, but PLEASE stand Announcements – no talking during them Announcements – no talking during them Homework Check – have completed HW out Homework Check – have completed HW out Quiz / Test taking – unlimited* time Quiz / Test taking – unlimited* time If Absent – check my website AND/OR call my student hotline!!! If Absent – check my website AND/OR call my student hotline!!! If you have to leave early – see me for homework before you leave. If you have to leave early – see me for homework before you leave.

Class RULES

. All homework is to be completed in a timely manner, unless illness or other extraordinary circumstances prevail. A minimum of two days is allotted for the completion of each homework assignment. You therefore have sufficient time to get the help you need – whether in study hall or from a math teacher before/after school – to complete the assignments on time. Late work will only be accepted and credit given as variant emergent circumstances dictate or with the prior approval of the teacher. 1. All homework is to be completed in a timely manner, unless illness or other extraordinary circumstances prevail. A minimum of two days is allotted for the completion of each homework assignment. You therefore have sufficient time to get the help you need – whether in study hall or from a math teacher before/after school – to complete the assignments on time. Late work will only be accepted and credit given as variant emergent circumstances dictate or with the prior approval of the teacher.

RULES continued…

More RULES

The RULES 4. Expect a daily homework quiz at each attendance, and expect that the problems on the quiz will come from – where else? – the homework for that day.

The RULES

The RULES…

The RULES

Things NEVER to say to me: 1. I was absent last time… did I miss anything? 2. Why do we have to study this? We’re never going to use it again anyway…. 3. Can we NOT do anything today??? 4. So just WHEN was I supposed to find the time to come in for extra help???!?

What you can expect from ME My unfailing commitment to your success as a student at SBHS My unfailing commitment to your success as a student at SBHS My unrelenting determination to TEACH you this material and to be available to reteach it as required. My unrelenting determination to TEACH you this material and to be available to reteach it as required.

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