Welcome to class 08.12.10 Quote of the day: #1, If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.  ~John Louis von Neumann

Classroom Rules Must be in your seat before the bell rings. The only thing on your desk: book, notes, calculator. You my barded for one thing, which must take place before the bell rings. Be respectful at all times. You must bring your book, notes, and pencle. EVERYDAY Do not take anything off my desk You must follow the dress code at all times Correct Note taking procedure is very important

Dress code Students shall wear a polo-style shirt in white or navy blue. School logo shirt may be purchased from the superintendent’s office. Shirts shall have no visible logos, such as those for sports teams , or decorations or names, other than that of University Academy Students are only allowed to wear white or navy blue t-shirts under their polo shirts Pants must be uniform-type pants in either khaki or navy blue. Pants must be belted at the waist at all times To be acceptable, uniform pants must NOT have extra zippers, large outside pockets, or other fashion garnishments anywhere on them. Saggin/bagging violates the dress code policy and is disallowed Knee-length skirts, below-the-knee Capri pants or walking shorts are acceptable during warm weather. Tights/leggings and socks must be white or navy blue. No patterned or colored tights/leggings or socks White or navy cardigan-style sweaters (without hoodies) may be worn during cold weather. No jackets will be allowed to be worn in the building No large-hoop earrings, bangles, or excessive jewelry No sweatshirts

Syllabi Mastery Percentages 25% test/Quiz There will be quiz very often, most will be open note 45% Mastery There will be chapter test, and unit test, calculator only. 10% Homework You will have homework everyday 10% Participation You will get 500pts a week, there yours to loose 10% Note Book You will keep a note book over each semester Correct Note taking procedure is very important

Personal Responsibility/ Participation Points system All students begin each week with 500 participation points They are yours to loose, Possible sources of loss No or improper materials Out of chair without permission Disrespect towards another student or teacher General disregard for appropriate classroom behavior Tardiness Inappropriate language (as I deem it inappropriate) Not in school uniform Procedure

Notes Notes are NOT optional All students must take notes Graded periodically for completion On quiz's I will ask you quotes Used in coordination with Definition Worksheets Notes are NOT optional Procedure

Classroom Procedures Quote of the day Homework Clickers and homework entry Buddy Room Four tardies will result in a referral to the office Procedure

What to bring to class Upon entering the classroom, each person should have these items Book, I will not have spare books Notebook, with paper in it Pencil Procedure

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Quote of the day There will be a quote every day expect test days. You must have all quote’s in your note book in order to receive full credit. From here on out the Quote will appear only on the first slide, please right it down first thing Quote to the day: #1, If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.  ~John Louis von Neumann

You will loose 5 points if header is not done properly Example Ian Young 5th 1.1 Name Hour section You will loose 5 points if header is not done properly

Questions? ? There are a number of things that we’re going to define today. We’ll do them individually