Welcome
to
Petal High School
Room 105
Ms. Gail Clark
Transition to Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2
One must learn by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have no certainty, until
you try.
Sophocles
Supplies For Class
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3-ring binder (about 2 “ wide)
Loose-leaf paper (lots of it)
Writing utensil (mechanical pencil is preferred)
Dividers (5)
$5 fee workbook/calculator fee
Food in Classroom:
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You may bring twist-top water bottles into the classroom.
You may NOT bring any food into the classroom.
For you to succeed:
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Be on time to class
Be prepared for class
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Bring supplies, completed assignments, and a willing mind
Be respectful of yourself, teacher, and your classmates
Make-up Work
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If you have an absence, you will be given an appropriate amount
of time to make up the missed assignments (no more than 1
week).
However, any assignment given prior to the absence will be due
on the given date, or upon your return.
It is your responsibility to get all make-up assignments.
Tardy to Class
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You are considered tardy to class if you are not seated in your
assigned seat with all necessary supplies before the bell BEGINS
to ring.
All tardies after the 2nd tardy will result in 1 day of ISS for periods 2
through 6.
All tardies after the 2nd tardy in first period will result in 1 hour of
Make Up Center.
PHS Handbook Page 25
Grading System
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Homework (20% of daily grade)
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Test (80% of daily grade)
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Homework quiz (15 points)
Completed Homework Assignments
Skills Practice, ACT Preps, etc…
Projects
All unexcused absences will receive a zero for assigned work on the date of
Chapter test
the absence!!!
Review Quizzes(scored as 1 chapter test grade)
Nine Week Exam (25% of total grade)
Grading Scale:
 90 – 100
A
 80 – 89
B
 70 – 79
C
 65 – 69
D
 64 & below F
Tutoring
 I am available Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 8:00 – 8:20 for additional help.
Get help at the FIRST sign of trouble! DON’T WAIT
UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE!!!
Electronic Devices:
Absolutely NO electronic devices on campus!
 See handbook policy for consequences.
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New Exemption Policy:
Any student who has an “A” average & has not
exceeded the absentee policy
 Any student who has an 80 or above average with no
more than 2 total days absent in year-long course or 1
absence in a semester course..
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See full description on page 21 of
PHS handbook
Grade Reporting:
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Progress Reports
 September 8
 November 10
 February 2
 April 19
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Report Cards
 October 20
 January 12
 March 29
 May (mail out)
You may access your grades at anytime for an updated report
through the use of ONLINE ACCESS. Call the Central Office for
more information!!!
Important Dates:
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Subject Area Test Dates
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Spr Alg I – May 1-4 , 2012
ACT Test Dates
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Sept 10
Oct 22
Dec 20
Feb 11
Apr 14
June 9
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PHS College/Career Night
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PHS Choices Night
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November 14
February 6
PHS Graduation
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May 18
PHS Bell Schedule:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
8:35 – 9: 23
9:28 – 11:04
11:09 – 1:16
1:21 – 2:09
2:14 – 3:02
3:07 – 3:55