Algebra

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Guide for Student Success
Ms. Long, Room 121
2016-2017
How to Contact Ms. Long:
Classroom Expectations:
Phone: 841-2090
Be Polite
Email: Courtney.Long@austinisd.org
Be Prepared
Conference Periods: 3rd & 8th
Be on Time
Website: www.LongMHS.weebly.com
Be a Positive Part of the Class


Required Materials
1. Pencil
2. Composition Notebook
3. Pocket Folder
4. Calculator (OPTIONAL) scientific, TI-83 plus, TI-84 plus

Grading Policy
Homework is assigned daily and is due at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. Showing work
on homework is important. When steps are required to solve a problem, they must be shown to receive
full credit. Late homework must be turned in before the test on that unit. Otherwise it will not be
accepted. Late homework is penalized 10 points per class day. Homework is randomly graded on
completion, accuracy or not at all. There will be periodic Notebook Checks, checking for notes,
homework, etc.

Quizzes will be either announced or unannounced. If you are absent for a quiz, it is your responsibility to
make up the quiz before/after school or at lunch before the given deadline. A grade of zero will be
recorded for a missing quiz grade. Your quizzes are 20% of your grade so please take them seriously.

Tests will be given 2 or 3 times during the six weeks. If you are absent for a test, it is your responsibility
to make up the quiz before/after school or at lunch before the given deadline. Your tests are 50% of your
grade so please take them seriously.

** No extra time will be given on quizzes and tests with the exception of students with special needs as
stated in their accommodations.

Six Weeks Percentages
Need Help?
Tests = 50%
My tutoring schedule:
Quizzes = 20%
Monday Friday: 8:15am - 9:00am
Homework = 30%
Lunch time

After school*

Its going to be an
AMAZING year!
Go Knights!

Need Reminders? Send at text to 81010

1st Period: Text @msclong
2nd Period: Text @e79ca8
4th Period: Text @e9h74


* After school tutoring by appointment

Feeling Generous? We always need these supplies in

the classroom. Please consider donating any ONE (or
more) of these supplies:
Pack of pencils
Pack of Dry Erase Markers
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Glue Sticks