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Algebra Math Class Algebra Math Class

Welcome to theWelcome to theFoundations of Foundations of

Algebra Math Class Algebra Math Class

Instructor: Mr. WeidingerInstructor: Mr. Weidinger

Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson

Now that summer is over…

PEANUTS by Charles Shultz

it’s time to get to work!

Yep, it’s time to get to work!

Overview• Introduction

– Instructor– Students

• Expectations• Procedures• Hall Pass• Homework• Grading Scale

• EOC Exemptions• Attendance

– Absences– Tardies

• Makeup Work• LL RVU Slips• EWHS Handbook • Fire/Tornado Drills• Quirks

Introductions• Mr. George Weidinger

(Why-ding G’er)– Married to HS Sweet - 29yrs– Daughter attending NCSU – 5 years teaching: 2yrs Dillard Middle 3yrs EWHS– Retired USAF – 25 ½ yrs– Hearing Disability (please speak

clearly)– Cancer Survivor – remission 2+ yrs

IntroductionsStudents (around the room)

– State your name, Favorite food and Favorite Sport or Hobby

Expectations(i.e, Class Rules)

• Be On-Time– On-Time means…in your seat before the Tardy Bell,– East Campus folks, must walk fast…to be on time

• Be Prepared– Have required materials: pencils, paper, 3-ring

binder, note cards, homework, progress reports, or other required items

– Pencils sharpened, desks cleared of non-Math stuff, white boards and markers on desk, text books open to previous night’s homework, items signed by parents on your desk ready to be collected/turned-in

Expectations(i.e, Class Rules)

• Be Respectful– Respect others, their property, and space– Respect school property– Respect the instructor– Respect school rules: NO…gum, candy,

drinks, MP3s, cell phones, walkman’s, or Game boys

– And above all, “Respect yourself”

Expectations(i.e, Class Rules)

• Be Attentive– Focus on class instruction– Refrain from talking/visiting with neighbors– Taking notes will help your attention &

grades– Listen carefully & ask clarifying questions, – Lastly, heads are not permitted to lay or rest

on the desk tops, and No Sleeping in Class!

Expectations(i.e, Class Rules)

• Be Responsible– For your behavior– For your comments– For your actions– For your successes, failures, and grades– Lastly, use Self-Control always!

Procedures• Pick up Level Learning RVU ¼-slip of paper• Ensure non-math stuff is under your desk• Ensure textbk, white bd, is on your desk• Ensure you have two sharpen pencils • Homework questions??? Write the problem

#(s) on the right wall white board

Procedures• Get out last night’s Homework, ensure your

paper has the following information: full name, date, period, homework page number, and problems assigned, are in the upper right corner

• Open textbook to last night’s Homework assignment

• Copy new Homework assignment (on black bd)• Prepare to turn in any correspondence

(Progress Reports, tests, notes, etc.)

Procedures

• May use Kleenex and Hand Cleaner as needed; loud-nose-blowers, may step in the hall to blow their nose

• Re-sharpen pencils when needed • Restroom use requires “Hall Pass” • Only one student permitted to

leave at a time

Hall Pass• May be used to go to: the restroom, make an

“emergency” phone call, or if you have an appointment to see someone in Guidance

• Hall passes CAN NOT be used to make a routine phone call or go to a Locker!

• Student’s will fill-in the following info: NAME, TIME, DATE, and LOCATION

• I will then initial the Hall Pass • Upon returning: Hall Passes will be given to

me

Test/Quiz Procedures• I do not answer any questions about a Test or

Quiz, during a Test or Quiz, so please do not ask • Note Cards may be used for ALL Tests and

Quizzes except for the Course Final Exam, NO note cards are allowed on the FOA Final Exam

• I will loan out calculators to all those needing them for all Tests and Quizzes ONLY!

• When completed, stay in seat and raise hand, I will collect the Test/Quiz, & borrowed calculator

• If your pencil needs sharpening, please do it quickly and quietly

Homework• Classroom instruction time will not

be used for doing homework, (homework is done at home)

• Homework, should take no more than 60-90 minutes to complete

• Homework is assigned every night

Homework• Odd problems will be assigned from the

text book, so work can be checked• Must show all your work in solving all

homework problems • All homework issues/problems/questions

will be covered the next day• Handouts & Worksheets can also be

assigned as homework

9-Week Grades

• Test grades - 50%• Quiz grades – 25%• Lab grades - 15%• Project grade – 10%

10%

15%

25%

50% Tests

Quizzes

Lab

Project

Semester Grading Scale

• The average of the two 9 weeks grade is worth 75% of your semester grade.

• The Final Exam is worth 25% of your semester grade.

25%

37.5%

37.5%9 Week GPA

9 Week GPA

Final Exam

FOA - must have a 70% GPA to pass

EOC Exemptions• Guidelines for EOC Exam Exemption

(per Wayne County School Board Policy #4400)

• Students with an “A” semester avg (93-100) AND no more than FOUR absences

• Students with an “B” semester avg (85-92) AND no more than THREE absences

• Students with an “C” semester avg (80-84) AND no more than TWO absences

Attendance

• Absences– After three absences a letter will be sent home– Subsequent absences result in letters sent home

• Tardies– After second Tardy, a call is made home– After the fourth Tardy, Office referral is sent– Additional Tardies result in referrals being

sent to the office

Makeup Work• Student are responsible for all work missed when

absent from school• Upon returning to school, students may be sent to the

Media Center to make up any missed Quiz or Test. • Students missing several days in a row, may be given a

couple of days to get ready for a makeup quiz or test; but are responsible to make up all missed assignments as quickly as possible i.e., within FIVE school days

• All work not completed by the end of the 9-weeks will be graded as an Incomplete, which could result in a failing grade

LL RVU Slip• Every day, students will pick up a Learning Level

Review slip (LL RVU) from one of the baskets• Students will place their full name on the slip and state

their learning level for that day on the slip:

• Level 1: I did not understand today’s assignment• Level 2: I understood today’s assignment, but MAY

have some trouble doing the homework assignment• Level 3: I fully understood, and can show someone

else how to do today’s assignment, and can help them on their homework.

• Upon leaving place them in the assigned basket

EWHS Student Handbook

• Dress Code-refer to #4305– Shorts, Skirts, Dresses cannot be more than

3-inched above the top of the knee– Shirts, Tops, Dresses must cover the top of the

shoulder and armpits, and have sleeves or a top that does have sleeves

– Shirts & Tops should be long enough to cover midriff when sitting or standing and must be buttoned high enough to cover chest and the back of the body cannot be exposed.

EWHS Student Handbook • Dress Code-refer to #4305

– NO SAGGING PANTS ALLOWED!– PANTS CANNOT BE WORN WITH THE

WAISTBAND BELOW THE HIPBONE– UNDERWEAR CANNOT BE VISIBLE AT ANY TIME– Oversized or too-tight shirts will not be allowed– No headwear (hats, caps, hoods, hanker chiefs,

curlers, sweatbands, etc.) and No SUNGLASSES can be worn in the school building or in my class

– PS: I keep all caps worn in my class for 24 hrs

EWHS Student Handbook

• Dress Code-refer to #4305– No bandannas– Shoes must be worn at all times– Students in grades 4-12 must wear a belt if the

garment has belt loops– Clothing must be worn appropriately and belts

must be buckled and worn at the waistline– All male SHIRTS must be tucked in at all times;

Long female SHIRTS must also be tucked in

EWHS Student Handbook

• Dress Code-refer to #4305– No coats may be worn inside the building

during the school day– Coats may be worn to school and placed in the

student’s locker

• Other Items– NO book bags, nylon bags, gym bags, or any

other book carrier is allowed in the class. No gloves will be worn in class (fitness or winter)

Fire Drills• At the sound of the fire signal, quietly

proceed out of the room and use the exit to the left to leave the building

• Once out of the building turn right and form up on the grass by the faculty parking in front of the school

• At the all clear quietly return to class

Tornado Drills• At the sound of the signal, quietly proceed

out of the room proceed to your right • Once down the hall, kneel in head-tucked

position facing a wall• Stay away from any glass, doorways,

and open areas• Remain quiet and wait for instructions• At the all clear quietly return to class

Quirks

• The aisles belong to ME! Please keep feet, books, purses, etc., out of the aisles

• Only use my Expo markers on the white boards• Please don’t write or pass notes to friends• Think before you speak… • No use of “beauty products” in my class• No use of cell phones (period) in class • Lastly, Don’t Mess with My Calculators!!!

Summary

• Introductions– Instructor– Students

• Expectations• Procedures• Hall Pass• Homework• Grading Scale

• EOC Exemptions• Attendance

– Absences– Tardies

• Makeup Work• LL RVU Slips• EWHS Handbook • Fire/Tornado Drills• Quirks

Questions?