Welcome to Ms. Ho’s IM3 Class!

Class IntroductionClass Introduction

Our ClassWe will learn We will learn

about:about:SetsSetsSet NotationSet NotationProperties of Properties of FunctionsFunctions

TransformationsTransformationsComposition of Composition of FunctionsFunctions

Inverse Inverse FunctionsFunctions

Trigonometric Identities

Unit CircleTrigonometric Functions

Graphing Trig. Functions

Exponential & Logarithmic Functions

Textbook

Book will Book will be left in be left in class!class!

Materials You Will NeedComposition Composition

notebooknotebookLined Paper Lined Paper A 3-ring binderA 3-ring binderPencils Pencils ErasersErasersHighlightersHighlighters

REQUIRED!

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:

Cheating and plagiarism are serious Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses that are not tolerated. offenses that are not tolerated. If caught cheating, you will If caught cheating, you will receive a zero on that test and receive a zero on that test and school policy will be followed. school policy will be followed.

““Working togetherWorking together”” where work where work is either identical or near is either identical or near identical (not completely your identical (not completely your own) is defined as cheating own) is defined as cheating unless Ms. Ho explicitly states unless Ms. Ho explicitly states that an assignment is to be that an assignment is to be completed in pairs or groups and completed in pairs or groups and one product is to be turned in. one product is to be turned in.

3 Types of Assessment 1. Diagnostic Shows what you already knowDoes not count toward gradesIt is informational for the teacher 2. FormativeShows how you are progressing toward mastering a standard3. SummativeShows the level to which you can demonstrate your skills and knowledge Count toward grades

AssessmentsUpcoming Upcoming teststests will always be will always be announced several days in announced several days in advance. advance.

Quizzes may be given at any Quizzes may be given at any time, either announced or time, either announced or unannounced.unannounced.

Grading ScaleGrading 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

Marks on Pinnacle

Gradebook Mark

Description

X

• Excused • Not counted

toward your grades

Z

• Work not turned in

• Counted as zero point

What Does it All Mean?

Restroom VisitsYou will receive a You will receive a restroom pass which restroom pass which allows you 4 restroom allows you 4 restroom visits for the visits for the semester.semester.

I reserve the right to I reserve the right to reject restroom visit reject restroom visit requests if they are at requests if they are at an inconvenient time.an inconvenient time.

Absence: DON’T BE ABSENT

If you are absent, hereIf you are absent, here’’s what you do:s what you do:1) See the 1) See the ““daily agendadaily agenda”” binder to figure binder to figure

out what out what assignments you missed. assignments you missed. 2) Then go to the 2) Then go to the ““missing assignmentmissing assignment””

files to files to get a copy of each of the get a copy of each of the assignments you assignments you missed. missed.

3) 3) If you missed a summative or formative If you missed a summative or formative

assessment: SEE Ms. Ho to schedule a assessment: SEE Ms. Ho to schedule a make-up.make-up.If you are going to be gone for a long time If you are going to be gone for a long time

(illness, absence, or suspension), contact Ms. (illness, absence, or suspension), contact Ms. Ho through the school or by e-mail (ahead of Ho through the school or by e-mail (ahead of time if possible!) to get work sent to the office time if possible!) to get work sent to the office for your family to pick up. for your family to pick up.

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

School Policy

Utilize school appropriate behavior and language by following the handbook rules

Adhere to the school uniform policy

School Policy:Electronic 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.

School Policy:Food and Drink

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

Class RulesFollow the Golden Rule:Follow the Golden Rule:

Do to others as you would Do to others as you would have them do to you!have them do to you!

Be preparedBe politeBe politeBe on timeBe on timeBe friendlyBe friendlyBe attentive (listen)Be attentive (listen)Be respectfulBe respectful

What Is Expected of Us During Annoncements?

Be silentListen carefully

Classroom EtiquettesKeep your area clean Pick up your trash Stay in your assigned seat No lining up by the doorWait for Mrs. Ho to dismiss the classNo sitting on or writing on the tables Schedule restroom and/or water

fountain stops during nonlecture time

Expectations(Because You’re 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.

Consequences

1) Call Attention

2) Seat Relocation3) Stay After Class4) Contact Parent/Guardian5) Parent-Teacher Conference

How will Ms. Ho Get Our Attention?

When I raise my hand, I need When I raise my hand, I need you to:you to:Stop what you’re doingStop what you’re doingQuiet downQuiet downLook at meLook at me

Daily Routines: At the Start of Class

1.1. Please go to your seat before the Please go to your seat before the bell ringsbell rings

2.2. Start the warm up in your Start the warm up in your notebook notebook

3.3. Be silent and listen to the Be silent and listen to the announcements (if available)announcements (if available)

4.4. Observe classroom etiquettes and Observe classroom etiquettes and expectationsexpectations

Daily Routines: Transitions

1.1. Listen carefully to Ms. Ho’s directionsListen carefully to Ms. Ho’s directions2.2. Ask Ms. Ho clarification questions (if Ask Ms. Ho clarification questions (if

necessary)necessary)3.3. Transition to the next activity within Transition to the next activity within

30 seconds30 seconds4.4. Read and understand your role(s) Read and understand your role(s)

w/in your teamw/in your team5.5. Execute your role to the best of your Execute your role to the best of your

ability to optimize team productivityability to optimize team productivity6.6. Observe classroom etiquettes and Observe classroom etiquettes and

expectationsexpectations

Daily Routines: At the End of Class

1.1. Listen carefully to Ms. Ho’s lesson Listen carefully to Ms. Ho’s lesson closure, and write down what you closure, and write down what you missed during the lecturemissed during the lecture

2.2. Put everything in your Put everything in your backpack/purse except your pencil backpack/purse except your pencil and eraserand eraser

3.3. Wait for Ms. Ho to dismiss classWait for Ms. Ho to dismiss class

How You Can Contact Ms. Ho

Visit: Visit: before school, at lunch, or before school, at lunch, or after schoolafter school

Email: Email: cho@laalliance.orgcho@laalliance.orgOn the websites:On the websites: edmodo.com edmodo.comPhone: Phone:

NoNote: Please allow up to 24 hours for te: Please allow up to 24 hours for an email response.an email response.

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

REMINDERS

Please share with Ms. Ho and your Please share with Ms. Ho and your classmates the following about classmates the following about yourself.yourself.

1. Name1. Name2. Your favorite subject, if any2. Your favorite subject, if any3. What are your passions or what do 3. What are your passions or what do you enjoy doing/making on your spare you enjoy doing/making on your spare time?time?

4. Do you play an instrument?4. Do you play an instrument?5. Do you play a sport?5. Do you play a sport?6. What is your goal(s) for this year?6. What is your goal(s) for this year?

Student Introduction