Mr. Saltsman

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Mr. Saltsmans Classroom8th Grade Math
Advanced, Algebra 1, and Algebra 1 HonorsRoom
5-109
Today, we will cover all the rules, policies,
procedures and expectations for this class
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Your Team Teachers

• Mr. Saltsman Math
• Ms. Cabrera Science
• Mr. McDannald - Social Studies
• Ms. Fletcher Language Arts/Reading
• OR
• Ms. Moore Language Arts/Reading

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About Mr. Saltsman

• Graduate of Ohio University
• B.S. in Pure Mathematics
• B.S.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics Education
• Graduate of Kaplan University
• Masters in Education
• Professionally Certified by the State

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Class Rules

• Tardy

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Minor Infraction
The consequence for being tardy is a minor
infraction, the first time, and every time.
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Class Rules

• Talking/Disruption

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Minor Infraction
The consequence for disruption is a minor
infraction, the first time, and every time.
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Class Rules

• Electronics

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Confiscation/Minor Infraction
The consequence for having prohibited
electronics is confiscation a minor infraction,
the first time, and every time.
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Class Rules

• Severe or Repeated Rule Violations

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Referral to Dean
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Procedure for Entering Mr. Saltsmans Class

• Before Entering the Classroom
• You must quietly line up in a single file line
  outside Mr. Saltsmans door and wait to be told
  to enter.
• Entering the Classroom
• Walk in quietly.
• Pick up a Bellwork Quiz.
• Go to your assigned seat.
• Begin Bellwork Quiz.

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What is a Bellwork Quiz?

• Daily Activity for starting class
• It reviews the concepts from the previous days
  lesson.
• It also will prepare you for todays material.
• It will be graded as one assignment.

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Grading System

• 40 of your grade TESTS
• 20 of your grade HOMEWORK
• 20 of your grade CLASSWORK
• 20 of your grade BELLWORK QUIZZES

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Turning in Assignments / Quizzes

• Turn in your work on the shelf in the front of
  the room, in the appropriate box.
• You may ONLY turn in your work during the last
  five minutes of class not in the middle of
  class.

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How will our class be structured?
(Each class period lasts about 50 minutes)
Bellwork Quiz (15 min) Main Lesson (25 min) Review (10 min)
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Importance of Rules Procedures

• It is important to lay down the rules and
  procedures so you know
• what is expected of you
• the consequences for not doing it
• Additionally, following procedures helps the
  class run more smoothly. We will have more time
  to learn and everyone will feel more comfortable.

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Other Reminders

• Stay in your seat until given permission to leave
• Dont bother stuff that doesnt belong to you

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Rewards!

• Good behavior, following instructions, extra
  effort and overall improvement will be recognized
  with rewards such as Discovery Dollars, bonus
  points, special team parties, first-in-line lunch
  passes, as well as other various prizes.

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School Supplies for Math Class

• 1.) Pencil or Pen
• 2.) Calculator
• (Perhaps a sheet of paper
  occasionally)

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You will need a basic calculator like the
following

• Basic Calculator
• Has Square Root Button
• Has /- Button
• VERY Cheap usually less than 4

This is the type of calculator you will use on
the FCAT
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My Favorite Calculator

• TI 30Xa
• Ideal for Middle School and High School
• Cheap! less than 9 at Walmart

You cant use these calculators during FCAT
just the basic ones they give you!
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Weekly Progress Report
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MrSaltsman.com

• Announcements
• Assignments
• Downloadable Worksheets
• Other Class Info

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Summary
Class Rules Tardy - minor infraction for all tardies Talking/Disruption minor infraction Electronics confiscation/minor infraction Severe or Repeat Offenses Referral to Dean Procedures Line up Outside. Come in Quietly. Pick up Bellwork Quiz. Sit in Assigned Seat.
Other Reminders Stay seated until given permission to leave Dont bother stuff that doesnt belong to you The only supplies you need is something to write with and a calculator! How You Can Stay Informed Weekly Progress Reports MrSaltsman.com Website