1st Block…Find your assigned seat
and complete the Student Information Form.
2nd Block…Find your assigned seat and
complete the Student Information Form.
4th Block…Find your assigned seat and complete
the Student Information Form.
Am I in the right room?
Ms. Autrey
Room 101
Algebra 2
allison.autrey@madison-schools.com
The best way for your guardian to contact me is
through email.
I’m Ms. Autrey, and I love…
 My Family
I love spending time with my
family. I have two brothers and one
sister-in-law. My family is full of
teachers - my mom, my brother, and
my sister-in-law are teachers like I am.
My family has moved a lot
because of my dad’s job. I have lived in
Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida,
and now Mississippi.
 The Beach
My family owns a beach home in
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. We spend
many weekends enjoying the sun, sand,
and surf at the Gulf of Mexico. It’s our
home away from home.
Teaching
 My Church and Friends
I attend Fondren Church,
and I enjoy spending time with my
friends who I met there. I also am
involved in a tutoring program for
underprivileged children through my
church. Helping others and being
benevolent is important to me.
I graduated from Florida State University with
degrees in Mathematics and Education.
I taught AP Calculus and Algebra I at Chiles
High School in Tallahassee, Florida before
moving to Mississippi.
I love teaching and promise to give each of you
110% each day.
Will Ms. Autrey treat me fairly?
Yes!
ALWAYS!
What will I be learning this year?
 Functions and Graphing
 Linear Systems
 Matrices
 Quadratic Functions
 Complex Numbers
 Radical Functions
 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
 Conic Sections
 Sequences and Series
What will I need to buy?
1. 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder with 5 dividers, college ruled
paper, and graph paper
2. Mechanical Pencils
3. Highlighters
4. Color Pencils
5. Your classes additional supply is _____________.
*Mechanical Pencils may be purchased before the
tardy bell for 25 cents.
What should I bring each day?
 1. Your Algebra 2 Binder
 2. Mechanical Pencils (must have 2 pencils on desk
before each class period begins)
 3. Assignments that are due (they will be checked at
the beginning of class)
 4. An engaged brain!
How will I be graded?
 The GHS Mathematics Department Grading System
is broken into three parts:
 60 % Major Grades
 20 % Minor Grades
 20 % Homework
 *Binder Checks may boost your grade IF you are
responsible and organized!
I believe that for this
year to be successful
both socially and
academically, we must
all follow important
procedures.
What are Ms. Autrey’s Guidelines?
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Be in assigned seat and working before the tardy
bell rings.
Bring all books and materials to class with you
each day. Take all books and materials with you
when you leave each day.
Follow all directions the FIRST time they are
given.
Follow all procedures set forth by Ms. Autrey,
Germantown High School, and the Madison
County School District.
Treat each person with dignity and respect. This
includes the property of the school, of Ms.
Autrey and of classmates.
What are Ms. Autrey’s procedures?
 You will be learning many procedures
throughout the year
 Let’s discuss the procedures that we
will use most often first…
Entering the Classroom
 Students will enter the classroom quietly and go
directly to assigned seat before the tardy bell rings.
 Students will have all course materials and supplies
at desk and will place backpacks and other personal
items at the back of the room.
Bell Ringer Procedures
Everyday will begin with a silent bell ringer
activity.
The Bell Ringer will either be posted on the front
board or will be given to you as you enter the
room.
You are expected to go directly to your assigned
seat and complete the bell ringer without
speaking to others.
What if I’m Tardy?
 If the tardy is excused, place the excuse notice in the
basket on the back table
 If the tardy is unexcused, fill out a yellow Guideline
Infraction Notice and place it in the basket (we will
discuss this procedure later…)
Posting of Assignments
 The daily objectives, agenda, notes title, and
assignment title will be written on the side board.
 All assignments will be posted on Ms. Autrey’s
website.
 A running list of notes and assignments will also be
displayed on the wall.
How should I organize my notebook?
1) Bell Ringers
2) Notes
3) Assignments
4) Reflections
5) Assessments
Notebook continued…
 Chronological order.
 This includes all assessments.
 green Note Sheet
 blue Assignment Sheet.
 College-ruled notebook paper
 *Binder checks will occur randomly throughout the
semester to ensure student organization and will
act as quiz grades.
Heading of Papers
 Student Name
 Teacher Name
 Name of Class and Block
 Date
 Title of Paper
 Matt Mathman
 Ms. Autrey
 Algebra 2 1st Block
 August 7, 2013
 Assignment #4
p. 10 (1-15 odd)
What about homework?
 Homework will be assigned on a daily basis.
 Homework will either be checked during the bell
ringer or turned in to the teacher.
 Students are expected to attempt each homework
problem and SHOW ALL WORK to receive credit.
 Homework corrections should be made during class
using red pen (provided by Ms. Autrey).
What if I don’t have my homework?
 Should a student not have the homework with him or
her at the beginning of class, he or she will fill out a
pink Student Responsibility Card and turn it in to
the teacher.
 Students are expected to complete missed
assignments and file them in the appropriate section
of binder.
 *No credit will be given for late assignments – no
exceptions.
What if I’m absent?
 If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to
obtain missed class work and assignments in the following
ways:
 1) Check Ms. Autrey’s website
 2) Check Ms. Autrey’s Sample Notebook
 3) Contact Ms. Autrey via email or before school.
 Upon returning to Ms. Autrey’s class, students will have until
the next class meeting to turn in missed assignments to the
designated Absent Work location.
 All tests and quizzes must be made up by appointment on the
following Tuesday at either 7:30 am or 3:30 pm in Ms.
Autrey’s classroom.
 *Students who fail to attend the Tuesday make-up
appointment will receive a zero.
How do I get Ms. Autrey’s attention?
If you have a question that is vital or pertinent to the lesson,
RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP ONE FINGER. 1
If you need a tissue,
RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP TWO FINGERS. 2
If you need to use the bathroom (only after I have taught the lesson),
RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP THREE FINGERS. 3
THERE WILL
NEVER BE A REASON
TO YELL OUT ANSWERS OR SPEAK WITHOUT PERMISSION.
I WILL OFTEN RANDOMLY CALL ON YOU…BE
PREPARED TO ANSWER.
Ms. Autrey needs our attention. Now what?
 There will be two ways
that I will get your
attention.
 “Give Me Five”
1. I will raise my hand
and say, “Give me
five.”
2. When you see my
hand up, you should
raise your hand, look
at me, and close your
mouth.
 Ring the Bell
1. Ding…silence is
required
 Let’s Practice this now.
Tell your elbow partner what you’re most excited
about this year…
 Be prepared for the signal that I need you to be silent
and have your attention.
 I may ask you to introduce the person next to you
and tell me what your elbow partner said!
WHAT IF I NEED TO…
SHARPEN MY PENCIL?
THROW AWAY TRASH?
 PENCILS MAY ONLY BE
 KEEP YOUR
SHARPENED AT
THE BEGINNING OF
CLASS.
 PENCILS MAY BE
PURCHASED FOR $0.25
AT THE BEGINNING OF
CLASS ONLY!
GARBAGE ON YOUR
DESK OR UNDER
YOUR DESK.
 DISPOSE OF TRASH
ON YOUR WAY OUT
AT THE END OF
CLASS.
Hall Pass
 Each student will have only two Hall Passes per nine
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weeks
These passes may be used to go to the restroom or
water fountain or to retrieve course materials at the
discretion of the student.
After the student is given permission, he or she must
turn in a Hall Pass into the appropriate basket and
take Ms. Autrey’s Hall Pass lanyard.
*Unused Hall Passes will serve as extra credit at the
end of each semester.
I will give these to you now…but use them wisely
Homework or Classwork –
When told to do so, pass your
paper towards the back of the
classroom; the student on the
end will file the papers by last
name into the alpha sorter.
2. Tests – Turn your test into the
alpha sorter when you are
finished. Use your last name to
sort your test, not first name.
3. THIS REQUIRES NO
TALKING.
1.
Turning in
Assignments
or Tests
4.
Let’s Practice using the alpha
sorter…
Practice Using the Alpha Sorter

Complete the “Student Interest Inventory”
worksheet (10 mins)
2. If you finish early, try to add more detail to
your answers.
3. When told to do so, turn in your
worksheet.
1.
a. Pass your paper towards the back
b. The end person will place each paper in the
sorter by last name.
Remember…for tests, you will be placing your own
paper in the alpha sorter.
Do we get to work with each other?
 Students will work individually until the class has
mastered the guidelines and procedures.
 Group Work is a privilege that will be taken away
when a guideline or procedure is not followed.
May I eat in here?
 No, you may not eat in my classroom.
 This is how we get unwanted animals and bugs…no
thank you!
 This procedure leaves less of a mess for our
wonderful maintenance staff.
 You may drink water, but no other drinks are
allowed.
NOTHING GOES AIRBORNE
 NOTHING WILL GO AIRBORNE AT ANYTIME.
 Not pencils, paper, trash…NOTHING!!!
 If you need to throw something away, you will wait
until the end of class.
Cell Phone Procedure
 While cell phones are allowed at school, you…
1. Must turn yours on silent during class.
2. Must keep your phone in your purse or backpack
which will be kept at the back of the room and not
under or beside your desk. If I see a cell phone out,
I will collect it from you.
3. May use your phone with my permission for
academic purposes only.
Intercom or Guest
If there is an interruption by the
Intercom or an unexpected
guest…
You will be silent
Remain on task
What if Ms. Autrey isn’t here?
The substitute will know to record any names of students
who do not follow guidelines or procedures.
Any name that is left by the substitute will receive an
automatic office referral – NO EXCUSES.
This means your behavior must be exceptional. Your
behavior reflects your teachers, your school, and your
peers.
You should be able to run this classroom in the event of a
sub being here…I expect nothing less.
Dismissal Procedure
 We work bell to bell.
On most days, we will take the last 5 to 10 minutes of class to
write a reflection on what you have learned. You may be asked
to write in response to a…
-Short article
-Interesting Video
-Perplexing Problem
 Therefore, do not start packing up prior to the bell since the
teacher dismisses you - not the bell!
Should you not follow a guideline or procedure…
 1st offense: Student will fill out a yellow Guideline
Infraction Notice and will see Ms. Autrey after class
to discuss the incident.
 2nd offense: Student will fill out a yellow Guideline
Infraction Notice and Ms. Autrey will call the parent
or guardian about the Plan of Action.
 3rd offense: Student will fill out a yellow Guideline
Infraction Notice and will receive an office referral.
 *Severe Clause: If a student behavior is disruptive
to the learning process or is verbally inappropriate,
the student will be sent immediately to the office.
Check out the last page of the syllabus…
 This is a letter to your parents.
 For homework, take this home to your parent.
 Both you and your parent need to sign the syllabus.
 Return the signed syllabus to me…due next class!
Student Handbook
 Open your Student Handbook to p. 8 and insert the
corrected schedule.
 Let’s discuss
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1st block – pages 14-31
2nd block – pages 37-39, 50-54
Where do I go after school?
 Buses load at the back of the building
 Car riders are picked up at the front of the building
 Remember: Tomorrow is a B Day.
*In case if you’re ever unsure…
I will always post the A Day or B Day sign outside of
my classroom. So please come visit!
Activity
 Remember that Guideline #5 is RESPECT
 First think to yourself…
 What does respect mean in regards to
 Classmates
 Teachers
 School
 Self
Activity
 With the person sitting behind or in front of you, you
will create a grid of what respect means to you in
these four ways…how can we show respect?
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Classmates
Teacher
School
Self
Classmates
Teacher
School
Self
Activity
 Let’s discuss what you all wrote…
 Be prepared to share what you wrote with your
partner.
Review
 Let’s review the procedures that we will use in Ms.
Autrey’s classroom…
EXPLAIN WHAT MS. AUTREY
WILL DO TO GET THE CLASS
QUIET.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT
COMPLETE A HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENT?
AND IF YOU MISS AN ASSIGNMENT
AND GET A ZERO, WILL IT MATTER
IF YOU DO IT LATER?
WHAT IS MS. AUTREY’S
BATHROOM POLICY?
If you want to ask a question that is
important to learning, what should
you do?
WHICH PROCEDURE WILL BE
HARDEST FOR YOU TO FOLLOW
AND WHY?
How is the class dismissed?
REMINDER!
YOUR HOMEWORK IS TO
BRING BACK THE SIGNED
SYLLABUS NEXT CLASS!
Let’s work together and
have a great year. I’m glad
you’re here!!!!
-Ms. Autrey