Getting off on the Right Foot

1
Getting off on the Right Foot

• Mrs. Gammill
• Algebra 1Algebra 2
• Informal Geometry
• Fall 2007

2
Being Prepared

• All students in Algebra 2 should have
• Paper
• Pencil
• Graphing Calculator TI - 82, 83, 84 may be
  checked out at the bookroom.
• Homework Assignments
• Agenda

3
Being Prepared

• All students in Algebra 1 and Informal Geometry
  should have
• Paper
• Pencil
• Scientific Calculator Texas Instruments TI-30Xa
• Homework Assignments
• Agenda

4
Help Sessions

• Mondays and Thursdays until 4
• WEBS 130-3
• By appointment.

5
Benefits of the Class Website

• Located at www.rebeccagammill.com/mathrocks/
  the website contains
• Notes
• Tutorials
• Bonus assignments
• Project information
• Help session times and more

6
Classroom Expectations

• Dont get up during the lesson.
• Only bottled water is allowed.
• Come to class prepared
• Raise your hand before speaking
• Be respectful of your classmates, teacher, and
  our classroom.
• Be persistent in getting the mathematical help
  you need ask for help and come in to go over
  tests and quizzes.

7
Cell Phones and IPods

• Digital devices such as these are being used to
  cheat or distract others.
• Cell phones I-pods are being a growing issue in
  class. If they make a sound or are within my
  vision, they will be confiscated. This is a
  school-wide policy.

8
Attendance Policy

• Loss of Incentive Happens When
• 2 absences 1 tardy
• 1 absence 4 tardies
• 0 absences 8 tardies

9
Attendance Policy

• Dont be late to class. I count all tardies.
• ISS and OSS count against incentive.
• Religious holidays, college visits, close family
  members death, and school activities are the only
  excused absences that dont count against
  incentive.
• After 8 absences, parents will be notified.

10
Contact Information

• Parent Contact Information
• I contact via email or phone to let you know
  when you child is on the right track or going in
  the wrong direction.
• Mrs. Gammills Contact Information
• Rebecca.gammill_at_cobbk12.org
• Ext 417
• Schedule conferences through the guidance
  department. Students are expected to be present.

11
About Mrs. Gammill

• Received EDS in Instructional Technology in May
  07.
• Gifted Certified
• 5th Year at Walton
• I love math, technology, web design, photography,
  and painting.
• UGA alumni