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UPDATED  9 Janary, Sunday

 

 Math Essentials (9) Spring 2022  

Yes, you can pass this class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

REMIND

   Text @whsmathe to phone number 81010

 

     Class Codes:

Block 1     xp2nnxj

Block 2       njahwoj

Block 4     by3377q

 

 

 

What can you be doing right now?

    1) Go to WHS website and look at each of your teacher's websites.

    2) Join any of their REMINDS

    3) Basic supplies - until you get supply lists from teachers, at least have something to write with and a few sheets of paper.

 

 

 

Math Essentials Policies, Procedures

 

Spring 2022

 

Jamie Williams

 

Contact Information

 

School phone number (225) 664-4825

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Remind: text @whsmathe to cell number 81010

 

 

Student login information

 

Student email format for 0365: [email protected]

 

 

Student format for Google Classrooms:  [email protected]

 

 

Powerschool UserName: Student number

 

                       Password: Birthday

 

 

 

Where do I find things?

 

Google Classroom is where messages, assignments, assessments, etc. will be found.  Important resources, links, policies, etc. will also be here. Communicate any math questions, through REMIND.  You can attach pictures.

 

 

 

Supplies students need for class:

 

  1. Pencils
  2. Binder space or plastic 2 pocket folder
  3. Loose leaf paper
  4. Calculator – TI-30X IIS ($12.97 at Walmart; $10.95 on Amazon)
  5. Highlighter
  6. Optional – ruler, scissors, crayons/pencil colors
  7. Dry Erase markers – We use them most everyday

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher's daily schedule

 

 

 

      Block 1      Math Essentials      7:22 - 8:58

 

 

 

      Block 2      Math Essentials      9:04 - 10:37

 

 

 

      Block 3      Preparation           11:14 – 12:50

 

 

 

      Block 4      Math Essentials      12:56 – 2:29

 

 

 

 

 

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM

 

Enter the classroom calmly and quietly. 

 

Look to the board to know what materials you need

 

Sit in your assigned seat

 

Begin your bellwork

 

 

 

BELLWORK

 

Bellwork is completed daily.

 

 

LEAVING DURING CLASS

 

WHS uses 30-30-30 – Students get a number and wait your turn.  If going across campus (library, counselor, main office, etc then wear a hall pass lanyard)  Leave cell phone while out.  You must go to 100 RR while in Math Essentials.  If it is out of order, then let me know that you must go to 300 hall restroom.

 

 

THE END OF CLASS

 

When the bell rings the teacher will dismiss immediately.

 

 

TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS

 

In class, students turn in any assignments on paper to the appropriate drawer on my desk. 

If quarantined, then students can submit pictures of their work in google classroom.

 

 

WHEN CAN YOU SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL?

 

As soon as you enter the room

 

During independent work time (not during instruction or when teacher is addressing the entire class)

 

 

CONSEQUENCES

 

Offense #1 – verbal or written warning   

 

Offense #2 – parent contact & student conference

 

Offense #3 – minor infraction assignment

 

Offense #4 – referral to the office

 

*Major infractions are automatic referrals to the office*

 

 

Grading Scale

 

A         93 – 100

 

B         85 – 92

 

C         75 – 84

 

D         67 – 74

 

F         66 and below

 

 

 

Grading Policies

 

Grades will be posted on Powerschool and will be awarded from the following:

 

1)    Major Assessments (40%) – Major assessments include tests. Study guides are always given in order to prepare for major assessments.

 

2)    Accuracy (35%) – Projects & Quizizz multiple choice activities.

 

3)    Classwork/Participation (10%) – Daily assignments and study guide grades are put in this category.  Please be warned that points are awarded for work shown.  Answers for these assignments are provided in order for students to work, check, and correct everything.

 

4)    Final Exam (15%) –The Math Essentials Parish Proficiency Test

 

 

**Powerschool will average your grade using the above percentages. **                                                                 

 

CLASS RULES

 

#1 – Be on time, on task, & prepared to learn EVERYDAY!

 

 

#2 – Be respectful to the teacher, other students and their property.

 

 

#3 – Be responsible for your own learning!

 

 

#4 – Clean your area everyday

 

Topics covered in Math Essentials (9)

 

-             Unit 1 Algebra Basics

 

-          Unit 2 Equations & Inequalities

 

-          Unit 3 Slope & Equations of Lines

 

-          Unit 4 Functions

 

-          Unit 5 Systems of Linear Equations

 

-          Unit 6 Parent Functions & Transformations

 

-          Unit 7 Rules of Exponents & Polynomials

 

-          Unit 8 Quadratic Equations

-         Unit 9 Statistics 

 

Homework in Math Essentials (9)

An independent assignment (HW) will be given everyday that notes are given.  It is important for a student to practice on their own, check their answers, & correct their work.  Answers are available during class.