WELCOME TO: 8 th Grade Math/Algebra I Mrs. Perez Rancier Middle School Mrs. Muhammad

Entering Class: Students should enter classroom quietly. -Sit in your assigned seat. This seating arrangement may be changed throughout the year, as needed

Arrive on time. -Students should be in the classroom before the tardy bell finishes ringing. Otherwise, the student will be sent to the library or Assistant Principal office to receive a tardy. Every set of 4 tardiness a referral will be given.

Tardy Consequences 1. Warning 2. Warning 3. Warning 4. Referral – 2 days After School Detention 5. Warning 6.Warning 7.Warning 8. Referral Saturday School 16. ISS and Campus Hearing 24. ISS and District Hearing

Supplies: Students are responsible to bring their supplies and homework (if any) on a daily basis. -Pencil(s) & eraser(s) -Planner -Homework -Composition book

Class supplies are located on the counter. (Specify where your supplies are located) Students are welcome to use the supplies. ( If available) The pencil sharpener should be used before class begins.

Write down classroom goals Take out Homework Have pencil and paper ready Complete warm-up Daily Tasks Get Math (Subject)Notebook

Students are to complete the warm-up. When this tasks is complete, the student will fill out planner and get math notebook. All binders should be on the floor under chair. Back packs stay in your locker)

Students are expected to be honest when grading their homework. Students who choose to be dishonest are only cheating themselves and this becomes evident when the student completes a test or quiz. Required homework is determined by the teacher ( Be reasonable)

-After homework is graded, the class will have the opportunity to ask questions before we begin the day’s instruction. -Students are to ensure their name, the date, and class period is on the upper right hand corner of the paper or on the line provided. -Homework is normally due on the next school day, unless otherwise stated.

If an assignment has no name, I will ask for the paper to be claimed in each class, if no one claims it, it will be thrown away. Students will have to redo any assignment turned in without their name.

-Students are to only use PENCILS in math class. -Students are to show ALL their work when solving math problems NO WORK = NO CREDIT

Students are responsible for obtaining their make up work after an absence. Normally, I will have this in your class bin with your name on it. If it is not there, you must make sure to request it from me. Teacher Suggestion – Write absent student name on assignment right away… Absent Make up Work

Incomplete work will be graded as is. Late work will be graded according to the student handbook. Students have one (1) opportunity to redo any failed test or quiz in order to bring the grade up to passing (currently 70%). Quizzes and tests can only be redone during after school tutoring unless student is absent.. Teacher discretion…

Early finishers may complete make up work or additional work provided by teacher. When these are completed, students may complete assignments from another class. Students are not to disrupt the learning environment. Always use your class time wisely.

Student File -Parent Letter -Homework Not Done -Notice of Concern -Other parent contact -Work samples

Homework Not Done Students will be assigned a lunch detention in order to complete the homework assignment that was not done. In addition, a note will be sent home and filed in the student’s folder.

Grading Policy Formative: an assessment for learning that occurs during the learning process and provides information to both teachers and students that enable them to make adjustments to increase learning. Examples may include: homework, class work, quizzes, labs, draft essays, etc. Summative: an assessment of learning that occurs after instruction to determine what students know, understand and can do at one point in time. Examples may include: unit exams, major projects, final essays, lab practicum, and nine-week exams.

 Formative ◦ Regular Course  45% of Final Grade Pre-AP/TAG/High School 40% of Final Grade  Summative ◦ Regular Course  55% of Final Grade Pre-AP/TAG/High School 60% of Final Grade Note to Teachers: Grade Consideration

Students are to access their locker before school, before and after lunches and after school. Students will NOT be given a pass to go to their locker.

Water fountain and restroom issues should be taken care of between classes.

-Students are not allowed to touch or remove any item from the teacher’s desk, or to be in the area behind the teacher’s desk, unless requested by the teacher to do so.

Visitors: -Students are to remain quiet and wait for the teacher to finish and continue working on their assignment

Instruction: During class instruction, students should remain in their assigned seat. However, with minimal disruption, students may get up to get tissue or sharpen their pencil with their handheld pencil sharpener at the trash can when necessary. Students are not allowed to wander around the classroom to visit with friends.

-Students are to arrive on time and prepared for class -Once instruction begins, students are not allowed to talk or otherwise disrupt the instruction -Students are to remain in their assigned seat -Only math work and notes are allowed to be on out during class. Anything other than math will be confiscated. Classroom Expectations

Dismissal: The bell does not dismiss the students. The teacher will instruct the students when to leave the classroom.

Rancier Middle School’s Standardized Dress Code applies to all students and all school days. Students are to remain in their Rancier Middle School Standardized Dress Code both upon entering and leaving the campus. Students may wear approved KISD dress code clothing to school sponsored activities outside regular school hours (i.e. sporting events and academic events), unless otherwise announced by the event sponsor.

ID Cards MUST be worn visible from the front at ALL times when on campus or attending any KISD activity. IDs must be worn around the neck on the lanyard provided by the school. IDs MUST not be defaced and must be replaced if damaged in any way (i.e., adding stickers, pictures, markings, chewing, peeling, etc.).

 Shirts/blouses MUST be solid white, khaki/beige/tan, maroon, or navy blue, or gray. Shirts must  have a collar/turtleneck and may be short or long sleeved. They MUST be appropriately sized.  Rancier Middle and Killeen High School “Spirit Shirts” (i.e., supported programs) are allowed. If  an undershirt is worn under outer shirt, the undershirt MUST be SOLID WHITE.

 Pants MUST be solid navy blue, khaki/beige/tan. Pants must be Docker style or cargo style  (straight leg). NO skinny (body hugging) pants/jeans and No Jeggings. NO denim pants or jeans;  NO cut-offs with frayed hems are allowed. Jeans cannot have fraying or holes. All pants MUST  be appropriately sized and worn at the waist. Black pants are not allowed.

 Shorts/skorts MUST be solid navy blue or khaki/beige/tan. The hem MUST be longer than the  length of the student’s ID above the kneecap and the back of the knee. Cargo shorts/skorts are  allowed. No denim/jean material or athletic shorts are allowed. All shorts/skorts MUST be  appropriately sized and worn at the waist.  Shorts/skorts MUST be solid navy blue or khaki/beige/tan. The hem MUST be longer than the  length of the student’s ID above the kneecap and the back of the knee. Cargo shorts/skorts are  allowed. No denim/jean material or athletic shorts are allowed. All shorts/skorts MUST be  appropriately sized and worn at the waist.

 Skirts/jumpers MUST be solid navy blue or khaki/beige/tan. The hem may be NO shorter than  the length of the student’s ID above the kneecap and the back of the knee. All skirts/jumpers  MUST be appropriately sized and worn appropriately. No denim/jean material is allowed.

 Heavy jackets and overcoats CANNOT be worn inside the building. They must be placed in  lockers upon entering the school building. NO trench coats are allowed.  Colors for jackets and overcoats worn to and from school will be at parent's discretion.

 Sweaters/hoodies/sweatshirts/vests MUST be solid white, khaki/beige/tan,  HOODIES/ maroon, gray, or navy blue. They MUST be appropriately sized and cannot be longer  SWEATSHIRTS/ than the bottom of the front pocket of pants/shorts/skorts/skirts. A standardized shirt/blouse  MUST be worn with these items and the collar MUST be worn on the outside.  Sweatshirts/hoodies/sweaters/vests are NOT to be wrapped around body. Standardized dress  colors for sweaters/hoodies/sweatshirts WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  Sweaters/hoodies/sweatshirts/vests MUST be solid white, khaki/beige/tan,  HOODIES/ maroon, gray, or navy blue. They MUST be appropriately sized and cannot be longer  SWEATSHIRTS/ than the bottom of the front pocket of pants/shorts/skorts/skirts. A standardized shirt/blouse  MUST be worn with these items and the collar MUST be worn on the outside.  Sweatshirts/hoodies/sweaters/vests are NOT to be wrapped around body. Standardized dress  colors for sweaters/hoodies/sweatshirts WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

 Footwear MUST be appropriate for school. Colors for footwear will be at parent’s discretion.  NO slides, moccasins, house slippers, shoe skates, water shoes, sock shoes, or shoes with metal  spikes may be worn. Shoes with laces and/or fasteners must be tied and/or secured. (KISD  Student Code of Conduct Handbook guidelines apply)  Footwear MUST be appropriate for school. Colors for footwear will be at parent’s discretion.  NO slides, moccasins, house slippers, shoe skates, water shoes, sock shoes, or shoes with metal  spikes may be worn. Shoes with laces and/or fasteners must be tied and/or secured. (KISD  Student Code of Conduct Handbook guidelines apply)

 Hats and ball caps MUST be removed upon entering the building and placed in lockers.  HEADGEAR Students may not carry them to class and may not loop the hats on belt loops. Do-rags and  BANDANAS of any color are NOT allowed anywhere on campus or at any school sponsored  event.  Hats and ball caps MUST be removed upon entering the building and placed in lockers.  HEADGEAR Students may not carry them to class and may not loop the hats on belt loops. Do-rags and  BANDANAS of any color are NOT allowed anywhere on campus or at any school sponsored  event.

 All backpacks, drawstring bags, and large purses or bags MUST be placed in lockers  DRAW STRING upon entering the building and must remain in lockers until students are dismissed for the day.

 Pants/shorts/jeans MUST be the appropriate size and worn at the natural waist. Sagging is  defined as any clothing that sits below the natural waist. Pants worn in this manner with or  without shorts underneath will be considered “sagging” and disciplinary measures may be taken.  Pants/shorts/jeans MUST be the appropriate size and worn at the natural waist. Sagging is  defined as any clothing that sits below the natural waist. Pants worn in this manner with or  without shorts underneath will be considered “sagging” and disciplinary measures may be taken.

 Eye brow slashes are NOT allowed. Students will be required to fill eyebrow slashes in  SLASHES and disciplinary consequences may be applied.  Wallet chains or chains of any kind are not allowed on campus or at any school-sponsored eve  Eye brow slashes are NOT allowed. Students will be required to fill eyebrow slashes in  SLASHES and disciplinary consequences may be applied.  Wallet chains or chains of any kind are not allowed on campus or at any school-sponsored eve

 “ Free Dress Days” will be designated by the principal. On “Free Dress Days” students may wear  any clothing as stated in the dress code guidelines of the KISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook  in addition to the Rancier Middle School Standardized Dress Code Policy. Unless specifically  stated above, all other dress code guidelines in the KISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook will  apply.  “ Free Dress Days” will be designated by the principal. On “Free Dress Days” students may wear  any clothing as stated in the dress code guidelines of the KISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook  in addition to the Rancier Middle School Standardized Dress Code Policy. Unless specifically  stated above, all other dress code guidelines in the KISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook will  apply.

Rules: 1. Respect yourself and others 2. Be on time 3. Be prepared and ready to learn 4. Obey all school rules

Rules Consequences 1. 1 st Warning 2. 2 nd Student/Teacher Conference/Parent Contact 3. 3 rd - Parent phone call & teacher assigned consequences th Parent Conference & teacher assigned after- school Detention. 5. Referral – Persistent Misconduct – Parent Phone call… Rules Consequences 1. 1 st Warning 2. 2 nd Student/Teacher Conference/Parent Contact 3. 3 rd - Parent phone call & teacher assigned consequences th Parent Conference & teacher assigned after- school Detention. 5. Referral – Persistent Misconduct – Parent Phone call…

Tutoring Schedule Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school Daily - during lunch for homework not done