Welcome to Intro to Math



Melissa Hinchman Email: melissae.hinchman@cms.k12.nc.us

Math Department: AFM Class Website: melissaehinchman.

Room: B212 Vance HS phone: (980) 343-5284 Tutoring: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30-4:00 pm Cell: (407) 765-3171

Course Description: KEEP THIS CONTRACT IN YOUR BINDER ALL SEMESTER.

Welcome to Advanced Functions & Modeling (aka AFM)! This year our big goal is to have 100% of students master at least 80% of our objectives. With hard work, consistent effort, and collaboration this goal is 100% achievable. Now, a great question is what is AFM? We are continuing the development of conceptual understanding & application of functions and modeling.

Parent Assist Messages:

Parents/Guardians can use the CMS Parent Assistant website () to view your child’s academic progress. If you have forgotten your username or password e-mail parentassistant@cms.k12.nc.us or call the Parent Information Line at (980) 343-6192. You should receive a reply within 24 hours (Mon - Fri). Feel free to schedule a parent/teacher conference with your child’s school counselor if you have further questions regarding the Parent Assist website or other concerns.

The Material Stuff…BRING EVERYDAY:

• Textbook & Other Online Resources: Information will sent home separately & available on website

• Daily Supplies:

1. 1 inch 3-ring binder 3. Five section dividers

2. Pencils/Pens 4. Loose-leaf paper

• Download a FREE TI-83 graphing calculator:

1. Go to:

3. Click on “TI-83 Plus SDK”

4. Again, Click on “TI-83 Plus SDK” under “Download Item”

4. Follow all download instructions then restart your computer

5. Click on the new icon that says TI-83 plus flash debugger.

6. Once the application is open, go to File → New → TI-83 Plus → OK → Alt+7 → F5

7. Now all you have to do it use your cursor to press the buttons on the calculator

Classroom Expectations:

1. Be Respectful: To Yourself, the Teacher & Others

a. Follow directions the first time they are given

b. Use appropriate language: No put downs cursing, or other inappropriate words

c. Respect others’ property. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

d. Please pick-up after yourself. Don't expect others to cleanup your messes

e. Be a kind person. Treat others as you wish to be treated

2. Be Prepared: Physically & Mentally

a. Enter the classroom quickly, quietly, and get seated

b. Come prepared to learn with

3. Be Present: Pay Attention, Participate and Ask Questions

a. All technology is to be put away & in no way interrupting learning

b. Use class time to learn MATH. Do not spend your time sleeping, talking, writing notes, texting, instagraming, tweeting or doing work for other classes.

c. Engage in what is going on in the classroom. If you have a question, ask it! There are no stupid questions, and chances are, if you are wondering about it, someone else in the class is to. Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you feel most comfortable waiting until after class, that is okay, too, but do keep communication open between us.

4. Be Excellent: 100% Effort, 100% of the Time

a. Always do your own best work with integrity

b. Put learning ahead of getting good grades! Put quality ahead of just getting it done!

c. Student actions that interfere with teaching or learning will NOT be tolerated.

d. Being excellent means that all work is authentically your work. Academic integrity includes plagiarism, copying, lying, & cheating. If I notice cheating, the consequence is an automatic zero, referral, & contact home.

5. Be Mindful: At School & Beyond

a. Follow all Vance High School & CMS rules

b. Turn in assignments the day they are due

c. Take responsibility for missing assignments

d. If you are confronted about a rule infraction, own up to it. Don’t deny it, lie about it, or blame someone else. Keep a small problem small!!!

Prohibited Items (Vance Policy):

1. Food & Drinks (H2O is okay) 3. Grooming Products

2. iPods, MP3s players or CD players 4. Cell Phones & Cameras

|Consequences: |Individual Rewards: MY FAVORITE! |

|Quick Reminder…KEEP A SMALL PROBLEM SMALL… |Notes or shout-outs |

|Time Out/Move Seat/Conversation at Desk |Happy calls home (Only if you want it!) |

|Exile to another classroom with bookwork ** |Bathroom passes/HW extension passes |

|Call home or e-mail to parents, guardian, or supporter |Class Rewards: ANOTHER FAVORITE! |

|Conference with Behavior Action Plan |1. Golden Nugget Points! It’s a weekly competition based on character and |

|Referral to Administrator, Counselor, or Social Worker. |intelligence. Winning class gets candy or music. |

|**Student will be required to make up missed class time |Class that wins the most gets a pizza party at the end of the semester!!! |

|NOTE: I reserve the right to skip steps for severe situations | |

Grades..The nidy gridy:

|The Break Down: |School Grading Scale: |

|Formal Assessments (60%): |93—100% = A (Excellent) |

|Unit Assessments, Projects, & Quizzes |85—92% = B (Good) |

|Informal Assessments (40%): |77—84% = C (Average) |

|Classwork, Homework, Notebook Checks (x3) & Objective Checks (x3) |70—76% = D (Minimum Passing) |

| |Below 70% = F (Failing) |

Homework: Not every night, but many nights and sometimes over the weekend.

• Done to the BEST of your ability. You are expected to ATTEMPT EACH QUESTION.

• Checked while completing the Do Now. If not out when I come by then it will be considered late.

• Doing your homework well will make you more successful in class!!!

Late/Make-Up Assignments:

• If work was assigned BEFORE the absence, it is due the day you return.

• If work was assigned DURING the absence, you have a maximum of five days to make it up.

• If you miss an objective check, quiz, or unit assessment, you must make it up AFTER SCHOOL or DURING LUNCH.

• Class time is NOT for make-up work.

Attendance: Regular attendance is mandatory!

• If you are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make-up work & to get class notes. More than 10 absences will cause a student to receive a grade of a F for the course.

Retesting Policy:

• From the time I hand back the unit assessment, you have a 2 week window, but NOT during class time.

• You may retest ONLY if you scored below a 85% and if you complete full corrections

The 411 About My Classroom:

1. Entering the Class: Students will enter the room quietly, and begin working silently and independently on the Do Now. Students will not be allowed to enter until technology is put away.

2. Instructional Time: There is no movement during instructional time unless given clear permission.

3. Personal Needs: If possible all personal needs must be addressed outside of instructional time. When permitted, students must keep one foot in the classroom while stepping out to take care of any personal needs. Students are not permitted to go use the bathroom unless it is an emergency at any time.

4. Dismissal: Students will not begin to pack up their materials or get up to leave until instructed. Students will be dismissed once all calculators are returned properly and all students are in their seats.

What You Will be LEARNING!...Subject to change, because we might LEARN MORE (

• Unit 1 Probability (Jan. 27th – Feb. 12th)

• Unit 2 Univariate Data (Feb. 13th – 28th)

• Unit 3 Trigonometry (March 3rd – 18th)

• Unit 5 Power Functions (March 19th – 25th)

• Unit 6 Logarithms (April 1st – 11th)

• Unit 4 Piecewise Functions (April 21st – 25th)

• Unit 7 Calculator Models (April 28th – May 6th)

• Unit 8 Series & Sequences (May 7th – 23rd)

By signing this form, you hereby acknowledge that you: (1) have read the classroom rules and procedures outlined above; (2) understand the classroom rules and procedures; and (3) agree to follow all of the classroom.

THESE SIGNATURES ARE A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT GRADE.

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Student Name Student Signature Date

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Guardian #1 Name Guardian #1 Signature Date

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Guardian #2 Name Guardian #2 Signature Date

Parent/Guardian INFORMATION

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________

Relationship to student (mom, dad, grandparent, etc.): ________________________________________________________

Email Address (es): _____________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ___________________________________ Work Phone: _____________________________________

Parent Cell Phone: _______________________________ Student Cell Phone: ________________________________

What is the best way to contact you about your student (phone call, email, text, etc.)?: ______________________________

When is the best time to call? ________________________________ Are you comfortable with English? _______________

1. Does your student have any health issues or special needs of which I should be aware? (Allergies, medications, disabilities, etc.)

2. What motivates your student?

3. What are your students’ strengths? (academic, social, athletic, anything at all)

4, What are 3 academic goals that you have for your student? 3 non-academic goals?

5. Is there anything else that I should know to help me become a great teacher for your student?

STUDENT INFORMATION

Block ________

BASIC INFORMATION

First Name: ____________________________ Last Name: ___________________________________

Name you would like to be called in class: _____________________________

Cell Phone Number: _____________________________ Primary Language: _____________________

Gender (Male or Female): ______________ Age: ______ Birthday: ____________________________

PHONE NUMBERS

If you are doing really well in class, who should I call to let them know? _________________________

Best phone number for him or her: _________________________

I don’t live with a parent or stepparent. Instead, I live with this adult:

(Leave this section blank if you live with your mom and/or dad)

Relationship (example: grandmother, cousin, uncle, family friend): _____________________________

First Name: _____________________________ Last Name: __________________________________

Home #:______________________ Cell #:_____________________ Work #:_____________________

QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL

What is your favorite class in school? ______________________ Least? _________________________

Do you want to play any sports at Vance? List all: ___________________________________________

Do you want to do any other extracurricular activities (band, for example)? _______________________

Why was your favorite teacher your favorite? _______________________________________________

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QUESTIONS ABOUT MATH

My favorite math topic is (you can put more than one) ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Do you think you’re good at math? Why or why not? _________________________________________

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What is something you want Ms. Hinchman to known to help you become a better math student?

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Three Words to describe you: ___________________________________________________________

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? __________________________________________

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Where do you want to go to college? Why? ________________________________________________

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I expect to earn a grade of __________ in this class.

What will you do to earn the grade you want in this class? _____________________________________

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