This document provides information for students in Mr. Kimble's 9th grade algebra class. It outlines course requirements, attendance policies, dress code, teacher goals and expectations, grading scale, and an introduction to Mr. Kimble through his "I AM" poem. Students are expected to be on time, prepared, respectful, and complete all assignments. The attendance policy details excused and unexcused absences as well as tardy policies. Dress code guidelines and the grading scale are also defined. Mr. Kimble's goals are for students to succeed, appreciate algebra, and apply it in their lives.

1. WELCOME
2016-2017 School Year
9th Grade Algebra Expectations
Mr. Kimble, Teacher

2. Course Requirements
 Be on time and prepared to work each class period
 Bring all materials to class each day such as books, pencils, paper, and your
calculator
 Be respectful to the teacher as well as your classmates
 Complete all assignments given to the best of your abilities ESPECIALLY your
homework and be prepared to turn it in at the beginning of each class period

3. Attendance Policy
 Excused Absences
 Parent/guardian notes will be accepted for a total of five (5) absences
 Any additional absence exceeding the five (5) excused by parent/guardian note must be excused by a note
from a doctor or other appropriate documentation
 Absences will remain unexcused if documentation for excuse is not received within two (2) days of the
student returning to school
 Tardies
 Tardy is defined as arriving to school after the beginning of the school day or class after the beginning of
the class period
 Students are allowed up to five (5) unexcused tardies per semester (with work allowed to be made up)
 Only tardies due to a doctor's or dentist's appointment will not count towards an absence
 A student must be present 63% of the school day in order not to receive an absence for
that day

4. Dress Code
 Tops:
 Bottoms:
 Outerwear, Jackets/Coats:
 White or Red
 Khaki or Navy Blue
 Can be of any color
Dress Code will be strictly enforced!

5. My Goals & Expectations
 As the teacher is to…
 Provide my students with the best opportunity to succeed
 To instill in my students a greater appreciation for the material that you are learning
 Engage my students each day in an effort to challenge the skills you are learning
 For each student to…
 Have a command over the subject by connecting the mathematics you are currently learning to
previous courses you have taken
 Not only retain the information that you are learning for the purpose of passing tests
 Have a thorough understanding of Algebra and to successfully be able to apply it in your everyday
lives at the end of the year
 Enjoy the course!!!

6. Grading Scale
 A = 90 – 100
 B = 80 – 89
 C = 70 – 79
 D = 60 – 69
 F = 0 – 59
 Superior work at grade level
 Good work at grade level
 Average work at grade level
 Poor work at grade level
 Failure to achieve minimum work at
grade level

8. I AM…
 I am a teacher, a basketball fan, and a drummer
 I wonder what my students will be like on the first day of school
 I hear that this school year is going to be the best one yet
 I see darkness when I close my eyes
 I want to be the best that I can
 I am Mr. Kimble

9. I AM…
 I pretend to play air instruments to songs that I like
 I feel humbled that I get to teach each one of my students everyday
 I touch the hearts of those that I encounter
 I worry that my favorite football team, the Saints, won’t win the Super bowl
 I cry when I am truly hurt
 I am Mr. Kimble

10. I AM…
 I understand that not all of my students will like Algebra
 I say that I am the greatest teacher of all time
 I dream of the day that I reach my greatest potential

11. Who Are You?
 Take out a sheet of paper and a pencil
 Create your own “I AM” poem that describes who you are
 Work quietly at your desk
 Once you have finished, place your pencil on the desk
 Afterwards, we will take turns reading them aloud