Welcome to Algebra 1aMiss Berry

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High SchoolOpen House – 2013-2014

Contacting Miss Berry

Email me anytime! Why would you/your student email me?

› Need help with homework› Not going to be in class› Ask about your grade

Supplies

Blue/Black pens 3-ring binder 5 tab dividers (see syllabus for

labels) Loose leave paper or notebook Graph paper

Optional Supplies

TI-84+ Graphing Calculator Pencils Ruler

Grading Policy

15% – Participation 15% – Homework

› Checked for completion not correctness 20% – Take Home Review

› Given on Friday, due the following Friday

50% – Assessments

Late Policy

If your student is late, without a pass, they will be assigned 10th period with me.

They have 3 school days (not counting Friday) to make up the late arrival before it is written as a referral.

Why so harsh?› Some jobs may give warnings, some jobs

will not.

Missed Class?

Go to the class’s folder on the door. Find your Pink Slip Complete the missing work Schedule a time to make up any quiz

Electronics Policy

No Cell Phones No Music Players No Headphones No Games Calculator apps do not count!

If it is seen or heard it will be confiscated per the Student Code of Conduct.

Website & SchoolTool

The website› Has all homework assignments posted› You can even print them if you lost it› Has class notes posted› Announces all quizzes

Grades are available on SchoolTool› They are updated weekly› See guidance for log-in information

10th Period & Free Periods

10th Period› I am here every day!› If I will not be available I will write it on

the board.› No pass is necessary

Free Periods› 1st, 3rd, and 7th

› 4th (day 1) / 6th (day 2)

Miss Berry’s Expectations

• Be in class ready to learn and have fun!

• Seek help when you need it (my job is to help you and I take that seriously)

• Be informed• Check the homework board daily• Check your grade weekly

• Keep an open mind.

Classroom Expectations

• Posted on wall.• Written by the students