Expectations

MATERIALS

• Textbook (provided): enVision Geometry

• Compass Protractor Set

• 2 inch 3-ring binder

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

1. No Phones - Phones must be kept in your bookbag at the front of the classroom.

2. Random Groups - Everyday during class you will receive a grouping card to place you in a random group. The purpose behind this random grouping strategy is to optimize our learning and our roles on academic assignments during class.

3. No Classroom Disruptions - My lessons will be as student centered as possible which means your learning is in your hands. The conversations during group work need to remain on the topic of math. Conversations which divert too much from math conversations are considered class disruptions. All class disruptions will not be tolerated.

4. Active Participation & Working Respectfully Together - You will be working together with new people everyday. It is my expectation that you are respectful to ALL members of the class no matter how opinions and understandings vary. It is also my expectation that you are actively participating on the group work assigned that day. Participation is important during class for being successful. It is also important that you as a student 1) ask questions when confused, 2) work collaboratively with peers, and 3) work towards an accurate understanding of the math topic before answering a question. 

5. Keep a Positive Attitude About Your Math Abilities - Some problems that we encounter may be challenging for you. I urge you to never give up on yourself because sometimes it takes a second to figure something out and that is okay! Just because you don't know something immediately doesn't mean you will never know. If you're struggling and thinking, it means you are learning!

CONSEQUENCES 

My classroom is a no phone zone. On the first offense of violating Expectation #1, I am required to write a referral. Consequences for violating the phone policy include ISS on the second offense and OSS on the third offense.

For all other classroom expectation violations, you will receive 1 verbal warning before I call home. It will be clearly communicated that you violated a classroom expectation. Most often I do this by pulling a stick at the front of the room. If the behavior is not corrected after I call home, you will receive school detention. If the behavior is still not corrected after detention, a referral will be written to administration.