GETTING TO KNOW THE CLASSROOM AND MS. LEBLANC

Welcome to Algebra 2 CP 1

About Ms. LeBlanc

This is my second year at Triton.

I graduated from the University of Tampa.

Algebra 2 is my favorite subject.

I enjoy reading, skiing, and traveling.

Class Expectations

Everyone received a copy of the “Course Expectations/Syllabus”. Please read over this document carefully and go over it with your parents/guardians tonight.

Attached to the Course Expectations/Syllabus is a sheet that must be filled out and signed by you and your parent/guardian.

Rules and Responsibilities

Class Rules1. Be respectful and

courteous to the teacher and your peers

2. Follow directions and classroom procedures

3. Be honest and take pride in your work

4. Obey all School Rules

Student Responsibilities

1. Arrive on time and ready to work

2. Ask for help when you need it

3. Take responsibility for your education, behavior, grades, and consequences

4. Participate in class appropriately

5. Remain seated during instruction

Classroom Procedures and Policies

Daily Procedures1. Arrival to class

1. Obtain the Problem of the Day2. Take your assigned seat3. Take out the previous night’s homework to be checked

off4. Complete the problem of the day

2. During classOnce class has begun, it is expected that you listen, take notes, participate appropriately, and remain seated during instruction.

3. DismissalIt is expected that you remain seated and working until I dismiss

Classroom Procedures and Policies

Tardiness You are expected to be in you assigned seat and ready

to work when the bell rings. Students who are not in their assigned seat when the bell

rings will be marked tardy.

Classroom Procedures and Policies

Attendance Consistent attendance is critical to academic success and

students should strive to maintain good attendance. If you are absent:

It is your responsibility to obtain missed notes and assignments. Assignments will be posted on the class calendar.

If you missed a test or a quiz it is your responsibility to make arrangements to make it up.

You have twice the number of days to complete missed work as the number of days you are absent.

When you return from an absence you are required to complete assignments that we are working on that day, this included tests and quizzes. If you were absent the day of a test review, you are still required to take the test.

Cell Phones and Other Technology

Use of / visibility of electronic devices (including headphones) (beepers, cell phones (including text messaging), ipods, mp3 players, radios, CD players (all with or without headphones) and laser pens during school hours is prohibited. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of the device and will result in disciplinary action. Triton Regional High School will hold no responsibility or involvement should there be a theft or loss of any such device. Parents who anticipate a need for emergency communication should contact a school administrator to discuss the specific situation.

Grading Policy: Triton’s Grading Scale will be followed

A+ (97 – 99)A (93 – 96)A – ( 90 – 92) B+ (87 – 89)B (83 – 86)B – (80 – 82)C+ (77 – 79)C (73 – 76)C – (70 – 72)

D+ (67 – 69)D (63 – 66)D – (60 – 62)F (59 and below)

Consult your student handbook for more information about the Triton Grading Policy

Grading Policy: How your grade is calculated

Homework – 20% To receive full credit on a homework assignment, it

must be complete with all work shownTests – 40%Quizzes – 30%Classwork – 10%

Extra Help

I will be available on Thursdays after school for extra help. I am also available by appointment for Mondays –

Wednesdays after school.

Fire Drill

Fire Drill Procedures 1. Students and staff are to leave the building by the

nearest exit when the fire alarm sounds. Please follow all instructions given by any staff members.

2. Move rapidly, but DO NOT RUN. 3. Students and staff are to move at least 50 yards from the

building before stopping to wait for the signal to return to the building is given.

4. Attendance will be taken outside at the assembly point and upon return to class.

Go left out of our classroom, down the stairs (on you right), and exit the doors on the right of the cafeteria. Meet in the parking lot.