1. Math 6 App
Mrs. Gonzalez Room 727

2. Why am I here??
To learn!!
To explore your own math skills and discover how amazing you are in math
To learn from your teacher and your classmates
To be part of a community that helps one another
To participate on a daily basis and improve math skills

3. What am I required to do everyday?
Be on time
Be prepared by bringing all necessary materials to class
Follow all directions
Be respectful to your class

4. Mrs. Gonzalez’s Rules Have all required material
Be respectful and polite to your classmates and teacher
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all
Do not disrupt the learning experience for yourself or others
Keep your hands and feet (or any other object) to yourself
Raise your hand and wait to be called on to ask questions or make comments
The bell does not dismiss you Mrs. Gonzalez dismisses you
Be responsible for your words and actions
Do not make excuses for not being responsible and/or inappropriate behavior

5. I messed up… Warning If you apologize, mean it.
Student/teacher conference
And try your absolute hardest to change the negative behavior
Phone call/ home
Phone call during class to parent
Counselor referral
Dean referral

6. What if I am having a bad day?
Talk to Mrs. Gonzalez
You have the option to Ask to be excused or not be part of the activity
Do not argue with Mrs. Gonzalez or other classmates
Take a step back, breathe, relax your body and brain
Voice your opinions, but do not fight
Talk to Mrs. Gonzalez after class/school to explain the situation

7. So after all that what do I do when I get to class??
Come into class with an appropriate demeanor
Grab any paper(s), notebook, folder on the table as soon as you walk in
Sharpen pencil, gather materials and be ready to work when bell rings
Begin working on bell work immediately
Do not wait to be told, sit down and begin working
No bell work?? Read the instructions on the board
Be ready to participate and learn!

8. What type of work will I be doing?
Math
Note taking
Group activities
Partner activities
Independent practice
Progress monitoring
IEP goals

9. Assignments, quizzes, & tests
You will have class work
You will be required to complete assignments in class for a grade
Anything you do not complete is automatically homework
You will have homework
Not every day but most days
If you have questions ask
All homework topics are covered in class, check your notes
You will have quizzes & tests
Quizzes will be given to assess students’ progress
Tests will be given to assess students’ learning

10. I was absent, what do I do? Come to class
Any work/notes taken while you were absent will be in the absent folder with your name on it
If you were absent during a quiz/test make arrangements with Mrs. Gonzalez
Complete all work and turn in as soon as possible
Do not forget the late slip
No slip no grade

11. Write your first & last name, date, period

12. I don’t like math!!
Mrs. Gonzalez prefers reading, but sometimes you just have to do things you might not like
Ask questions when you do not understand
Will you need to know this when you grow up?
In matter of fact the math skills you learn in this class will be used on a daily basis when you are a full grown adult
Come with a positive attitude, good things come to those who are positive thinkers!

13. There’s an emergency!! Shelter in place Fire Alarm Stay calm
Follow the teacher’s instructions
Line up by the door and wait for the teacher to tell you to walk out
There are two types of shelter in place
Practice-stay seated, be quiet, and continue activity (unless otherwise told)
Walk towards designated area
Do not talk to other students
Real-Calmly/quietly/quickly move behind Mrs. G desk, stay as close to the wall and floor, lay on your stomach and cover your head. (do not make any noise)
Do not play/joke/mess around

14. Be patient, be kind, be the best version of yourself
If you are trying your hardest and being positive people around you will notice
You will have a better experience in your math class
Have a sense of humor
Life is suppose to be fun, maybe not math, but life should be worth living