Welcome to ACP

Mrs. Rife’s Algebra 1 Class

Homework requirements

Academic Lab◦Monday, Tuesday, Friday◦Develop organization and good study habits

Homework ◦Fewer problems that require deeper

understanding◦Have to think!◦Do your homework on a separate paper◦Show all work/steps◦Must be complete and accurate◦If a graph is required, attach a graph grid◦Lunch detention!

Cornell Notes

The ACP-O math department requires all students to use Cornell notes in class each day.◦Notes should be clear and easy to read◦Skip a line between “thoughts”◦Main ideas, problems, vocabulary to the left◦Solutions, explanations, definitions, etc to the

right◦End each day with a summary

If we run out of time to write the summary, complete as part of your homework

Classroom Rules

Respect others with your words & actionsHelp each other learnUse your time wiselyListen and follow directionsBe on time!

◦4 minute passing periods◦In your seat when tardy bell rings

Classroom Procedures

Entering class – line up outside the doorDrink – must sign out and take a passBathroom – must sign out & take a passSharpen pencilAgenda boardCommunity shelfWarm ups

◦Assigned each Monday◦Due the following Monday◦Review for state test

Handouts

Syllabus◦Important class information◦Grading policy◦Expectations◦Read over carefully with your parents!◦Need parent signature

Cut off the very bottom slip Keep the rest of the paperwork for reference Due by Wednesday!

Supplies

Large supply of notebook paper◦College or wide◦Needed for every class!

Calculator – scientific or graphing (see the syllabus for specifics)

Grading utensil in the “red family”Lots of pencilsGraph paper

Help days

Available most days before school except Monday

Will announce available days weeklyCome with questions

◦I don’t get it doesn’t work◦Bring notes and related materials◦No private tutoring

You can do it!

Sounds overwhelming, but there is a lot in place to help you succeed◦Homework help with Mrs. Rife before school◦Success hour (after school homework help)◦Academic lab to get organized and learn study

skills◦Success Maker program (to fill skill gaps)◦Conference period

I want you to be successful!