Commitment to Success – Algebra II/Geometry

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”

“I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.” – Michael Jordan

Name of Student__________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Goals:
1. Maintain our Big Goal - 80% content Mastery of Each Unit
2. Successful completion of all academic requirements.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an excellent participation grade and attendance in class.
2. Maintain student notebook.
3. Complete all homework assignments and commit at least one to two hours of review time before each test.
Student Expectations:
1. Student will be prompt, prepared, polite, positive, and productive.

I, ___________________________________, have read the syllabus and understand the expectations placed upon me as a student in
Ms. Russell’s Algebra II/Geometry class. I agree to follow the rules, procedures, and expectations of Ms. Russell’s class in order to
reach my full potential. I will be prompt, prepared, polite, and productive at all times in order to reach my individual goals and to help
my class achieve our goal. Finally, I will do what I have to do, in order to do what I want to do.

X ________________________________________________________________________ Date______________________
Student Signature

Name of Parent/ Guardian________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/ Guardian Tips for Success
1. Make sure your student is rested each day, attends school each day and arrives on time.
2. Stay in contact with teachers and school- Email, call and check the teacher’s website frequently. (see back)
3. Help your student practice organizational skills- Make sure students keeps an updated notebook and has all necessary materials to
be successful. (see attached sheet for required materials)
4. Help your student develop good study habits – Provide your student with somewhere private and quiet to study. Help your child
to set aside a particular time to study.
5. Ask your student, “What did you learn in school today?”

I, ___________________________________, as parent/ guardian of this student have read the syllabus and understand the
expectations placed upon my student in their English I class.

X_______________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________

Parent/ Guardian Signature

As your teacher, I agree to:

1. Teach the best that I can, and work at getting better throughout the semester.
2. Prepare my lessons as best I can so that they are challenging and engaging.
3. Keep a positive attitude about you, our class, and about our school.
4. Treat you with respect.
5. Teach until mastery.
6. Hold you to high expectations in your academics and behavior.

I, Ms. Russell, make these promises to you and your parent/guardian because you are important to me and I value you and your
education.

X_______________________________________________________________________ Date__________________________
Teacher Signature

I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.

 Fall 2010 Syllabus – Algebra II/Geometry
“Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting the different result” – Albert Einstein

For us to continue to grow as a classroom and maximize our education we need to assess our progress and makes changes as needed.
Below is a brief rundown of what is required to be in this classroom for Algebra II/Geometry.

Behavior Expectations and Rules:

Start of Class – Enter class respectfully, gather materials, and get started on the Do Now. Put homework on the corner of
your desk to be checked.
Raise your hand and WAIT to be called on – If you have a question do not shout out
Obey the SIGN – Start of Class, Quiet Time (no talking), Group Time (soft talking allowed), End of Class
Be on Task – Working on math during the entire math class – no exceptions
End of Class – Put materials away, sit at seat and wait to be dismissed by the teacher

Required Materials:
Everyday starting on Monday, August 30th, in order to be in class you must have the following:
1. Math Binder – Minimum 1” binder with clear plastic cover, 8 divider tabs, loose leaf paper
2. Sharpened Pencil – Mechanical or Regular, Pens will not be acceptable.

Homework:
Homework will be given every day (except on test days). It is expected that you will be studying or working on homework
every night for this class. Homework must be done and fully completed on time - Late homework will not be accepted.
You must check your school email on a daily basis – I will often send out important information or homework assignments by
email. You will be responsible for anything sent by email.

Attendance:
Attendance is absolutely critical for your success in this class. For each tardy and unexcused absence you will lose
participation points for that day, if you accumulate three tardies or unexcused absences it is an afterschool detention.
Absences will only be excused with a note – you must bring this the day you return from school. You are responsible for
making up all classwork and homework for the day you missed.

Getting Help:
Getting help after class is the number one way to improve your grade and help you master topics. I am available in the
following ways:
1. After School: I will be available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:15 – 4:00pm unless otherwise posted.
2. Phone, text, or Email: You may always contact me at (980) 355-9082 before 9:30 pm or
russellm.lauren@cms.k12.nc.us
3. Website: The class website: https://ibcsmath.weebly.com
4. Facebook: You may find me on Facebook (“Ms. Russell”) under the Charlotte network.

Consequences:
Failure to follow any of the above expectations or rules will result in the following consequences:
1. Warning – Immediate 20% loss of participation points for the day
2. Out of the Classroom – Immediate loss of all participation points for the day. You will be sent out either to
another teacher’s room, the hallway for a little while, or the office. This also may result in a phone call home,
detention, silent lunch, or referral.

Rewards:
For meeting or exceeding classroom expectations, the following rewards could potentially result: helper of the day, positive
phone calls home, candy, handwritten notes, stickers, and/or tickets to a professional basketball/football game.

Cheating:
All work should be your own, original work, unless the original source is cited properly. If you are caught cheating, you will
receive an automatic zero on the assignment and be given a referral. No exceptions. Potential loss of credit or failure of the
class could also result.

Grades:
Tests/Projects 50%
Quizzes 25%
Participation/Classwork/Activities 15%
Homework 10%
I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.