Ms.

Bush
Room 904
Office Hours: Mon/Thurs 11:30am-12:00pm

About the Teacher:

My name is Ms. Bush and I’m going to be your
Topics We Will Study:
student teacher this semester. I graduated from  Exponential Functions
The University of Arizona (BearDown!) with a  Polynomial Equations
bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. I then  Factoring
moved to Boston for a year and worked in the  Graphing Quadratic Functions
fashion industry. I am currently working on my  Solving Quadratic Equations
Master’s of Education through the UofA and
excited to bring fun and engaging activities to
the classroom to teach you all Mathematics this
semester!

~Fun Facts about Ms. B~

*I was born and raised in Arizona and have Materials:
lived here, except one year, my entire life
*My favorite color is blue  Notebook for Math only
*I absolutely love all things food! Huge foodie  Pencils and erasers
and will travel to different countries simply to  Calculator: Either graphing or
try the food non-graphing is accepted
*I’ve been bungee jumping and I have been  Dry Erase marker
skydiving twice: once in Arizona and once in
Hawaii!

Algebra 1-2 Overview

In this course, we will be connecting algebraic concepts with
data analysis, statistics, probability, geometry, and discrete
mathematics. We will incorporate real world problem
settings to connect with algebraic concepts through
exploration and hands-on activities.
 Ms. Bush’s Classroom Policies
My goal is to create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning community in my classroom;
every student deserves the opportunity to learn. Let’s have a fun year!

Classroom Expectations
 Be respectful – to the teacher, to the classroom, and to all students – everyone’s ideas are important, please be
respectful of your peers’ contribution to class
 Be here on time – you must be in the door by the time the bell rings, we will start class promptly
 Be ready to learn – have all materials and assignments out before class begins


Punctuality: class time is valuable, In Class Activities: learning is social,

arriving late interrupts important instruction
and learning
 All students are expected to be in the room
when the bell rings
 Any student who is tardy, without a note, will
be marked accordingly and subject to school
tardy policy consequences.
working in groups is an essential component in our
classroom learning community
 Full participation is expected in class activities
 Group norms are posted in the room for you to
reference at any time
 Individual & group components will be turned in
 Each member brings their own unique skills to
the group, leverage them to collaborate and
learn from each other

Mobile Devices:
 Technology is a valuable resource in our
Every day is a
classroom; mobile device use will only be new opportunity
permitted when necessary for an activity to learn, it is up
 At all other times, school policy states that to you to take
phones are to be silent and put away during that opportunity!
class time, the same rules apply in this
Quiet Signal: classroom
Counting down out  If a phone is being used at any time other
loud and using than a class activity, it will be confiscated and
fingers given to the front office
 (please see student hand book for full policy)

Procedures:
Responsible Choices Irresponsible choices  Bell work – completed first thing after
the bell rings
Verbal Praise Warning  Interactive notebooks – used for notes,
assignments, handouts, and homework
(decorate your cover, make it unique!)
Positive email home Seat Reassignment  Closure – there will be an exit ticket out
the door or a small group
discussion/reflection
Voice and Choice! Action Plan

Voice and Choice! Action plan

Choosing your We will meet to discuss Don’t be afraid to ask questions
reward (ex.- how the misbehavior Embrace your mistakes and learn from them
homework pass, can be stopped going
input on the next forward. I will always
class activity) keep consequences in “You learn more from failure than from success;
line with the don’t let it stop you. “
misbehavior. Failure builds character.”
 Grading Policy

 Assignments will consist of in

class and homework
 There will be approximately 5
100 – 90% = A
tests this semester and
approximately 3 quizzes; 89 – 80% = B
subject to change 79 – 70% = C
 There will be one final exam at 69 – 60% = D
the end of the semester Below 60% = F
 Grades are weighted as it
appears in the graph

This form needs to be returned by the end of the week as it is an agreement for our
class. It will be counted as a homework assignment.

By signing below, I indicate that I have read and understand the rules and procedures
in Ms. Bush’s classroom.

Student Name (Printed) ___________________________________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________

Phone Number _________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________