Welcome to Mrs. Ho

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Welcome to Mrs. Hos AP Calculus Class!

• Class Introduction

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Our Class

• We will learn about
• Limits
• Differentiation
• Applications of Differentiation
• Integration
• Applications of Integration
• Differential Equations

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Textbook

• You will get your own book to keep at home and a
  class set for use in class!

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Materials You Will Need

• Lined Paper
• or
• Blank White Paper
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Highlighters

REQUIRED!
Bring Tomorrow, August 5th
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• CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM
• Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses that
  are not tolerated.
• If caught cheating, you will receive a zero on
  that test and school policy will be followed.
• Working together where work is either identical
  or near identical (not completely your own) is
  defined as cheating unless Mrs. Ho explicitly
  states that an assignment is to be completed in
  pairs or groups and one product is to be turned
  in.

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3 Types of Assessment

• 1. Diagnostic
• Shows what you already know
• Does not count toward grades
• It is informational for the teacher
• 2. Formative
• Shows how you are progressing toward mastering a
  standard
• 3. Summative
• Shows the level to which you can demonstrate your
  skills and knowledge
• Count toward grades

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Assessments

• Upcoming tests will always be announced several
  days in advance.
• Quizzes may be given at any time, either
  announced or unannounced.
• End of Class Quiz will be given the last 30
  minutes of each class.

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Grading Scale

• Grading will be based on the following ranges

Range Letter Grade Performance Level
4.0 3.4 A Advanced
3.3 2.7 B Proficient
2.6 2.0 C Basic
1.9 0.0 NP (Not Passing) Below Basic/Far Below Basic
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Marks on Pinnacle
Gradebook Mark Description
X Excused Not counted toward your grades
Z Work not turned in Counted as zero point
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What Does it All Mean?
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Restroom Visits

• You will receive a restroom pass which allows you
  4 restroom visits for the semester.
• I reserve the right to reject restroom visit
  requests if they are at an inconvenient time.

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Absence DONT BE ABSENT

• If you are absent, heres what you do
• 1) See the daily agenda binder to figure out
  what assignments you missed.
• 2) Then go to the missing assignment files to
  get a copy of each of the assignments you
  missed.
• 3) If you missed a summative or formative
• assessment SEE Mrs. Ho to schedule
  a
• make-up.
• If you are going to be gone for a long time
  (illness, absence, or suspension), contact Mrs.
  Ho through the school or by e-mail (ahead of time
  if possible!) to get work sent to the office for
  your family to pick up.

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Tardiness

• You are considered tardy if you are not in YOUR
  seat, ready to work by the bell.

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Tutoring

• Everyone is WELCOME!
• WHEN Fridays 330 430 pm

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School Policy

• Utilize school appropriate behavior and language
  by following the handbook rules
• Adhere to the school uniform policy

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School PolicyElectronic Device

• No cell phone or electronic device usage within
  the classroom without permission for each
  occurrence.
• All devices must be OUT OF SIGHT once the bell
  rings to begin class.
• Charging electronic devices within the classroom
  is prohibited.

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School PolicyFood and Drink

• No food or drink other than water is permitted
  within the classroom.

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Class Rules

• Follow the Golden Rule
• Do to others as you would have them do to you!
• Be prepared
• Be polite
• Be on time
• Be friendly
• Be attentive (listen)
• Be respectful

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What Is Expected of Us During Annoncements?

• Be silent
• Listen carefully

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Backpacks and Purses

• All purses and backpacks are to be placed on top
  of the table in the back of the room at all
  times.

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Classroom Etiquettes

• Keep your area clean
• Pick up your trash
• Stay in your assigned seat
• No lining up by the door
• Wait for Mrs. Ho to dismiss the class
• No sitting on or writing on the tables
• Schedule restroom and/or water fountain stops
  during nonlecture time

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Expectations(Because Youre One Year Older and
Are About to Graduate)

• Bring your materials to class each day. I DO NOT
  give extra copies. Keep your papers!
• Class time is NOT naptime please keep your head
  up.
• Studying is expected daily.
• Late work is not accepted unless you have a valid
  excuse.

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Consequences

1. Call Attention
2. Seat Relocation
3. Stay After Class
4. Contact Parent/Guardian
5. Parent-Teacher Conference

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How will Mrs. Ho Get Our Attention?

• When I raise my hand, I need you to
• Stop what youre doing
• Quiet down
• Look at me

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Daily Routines At the Start of Class

• Go to your seat
• Take out your Agenda, binder, and a writing
  utility
• Place your backpack/purse on the table in the
  back of the room
• Return to your seat before the bell rings
• Read the digital agenda on the screen
• Write down todays class work/ HW in your Agenda
• Be silent and listen to the announcements (if
  available)

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Daily Routines At the Start of Class

• Work on the Do Now
• Take out your binder and a writing utility
• Place your backpack/purse on the table in the
  back of the room
• Return to your seat before the bell rings
• Take out your Agenda
• Write down todays class work/ HW
• Be silent and listen to the announcements (if
  available)
• Observe classroom etiquettes and expectations

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Daily Routines Transitions

• Listen carefully to Mrs. Hos directions
• Ask Mrs. Ho clarification questions (if
  necessary)
• Transition to the next activity within 30 seconds
• Read and understand your role(s) w/in your team
• Execute your role to the best of your ability to
  optimize team productivity
• Observe classroom etiquettes and expectations

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Daily Routines At the End of Class

1. Listen carefully to Mrs. Hos lesson closure, and
   write down what you missed during the lecture
2. Put everything in your backpack/purse except your
   pencil and eraser
3. Listen to Mrs. Hos quiz directions
4. Begin the quiz
5. Turn your quiz over when finished
6. Read a book or draw when finished early
7. Turn in your quiz at the end of class
8. Observe classroom etiquettes and expectations

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How You Can Contact Mrs. Ho

• Visit before school, at lunch, or after school
• Email cho_at_laalliance.org
• On the websites mrsho.weebly.com, edmodo.com
• Phone
• Note Please allow up to 24 hours for an email
  response.

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REMINDERS

• Please have your supplies (lined paper or blank
  white paper, pencils, erasers, and highlighters)
  by

Tomorrow, August 5th!