Class will be run with in the general school policies. No hats, no coats, no gum, etc.
Be prepared‑
– Come to class prepared. Bring all
proper materials needed.
Book
2 Notebooks (1-homework, 1-class notes)
Index card binder (Geometry Only)
Pencils
Completed homework
Binder
Calculator - Scientific Calculator (Algebra 1 & Geometry),
Graphing Calculator (Algebra II)
Respect – Respect each other’s right to learn. Do not be disruptive in class.
(No talking out of turn, no getting out of desks with out permission,
etc.) Respect each other’s
property. Please do not take anything
that does not belong to you.
Absences – If you are absent, it is YOUR
responsibility to find out what you missed (homework, quiz, or test), and
to get the all notes for that day. If
you miss a test or a quiz, it is YOUR responsibility to schedule a time to make
up the test or quiz. I WILL NOT REMIND YOU!!!!! If you do not make up the test or a quiz, it
will go as a “zero” into the grade book. You have two days for every EXCUSED absence.
Tardies – Tardies will be handled with general school policy. (See school handbook).
Passes – No passes will be given to leave class unless it’s an
emergency. You must have your handbook
to leave class.
Homework – Make sure to put proper heading on homework – date, section,
page number, and the problems assigned.
Homework is expected to be completed every day. If you do not understand something, please
get help. “The worst thing you can do is
NOT try.”
Note taking – Take proper and complete notes. They will be your first resort if you need help with homework.
Food/Drink – No food or drink will be allowed in the classroom (unless
provided by me.).
“P’s Pet
Peeves!”
Cussing.
Lining up at the door at the end of class. (Remember, we’re not in kindergarten any
more.)
Touching my computer, and things on my desk without
permission.
No yelling out the windows or into the hallways.
Throwing
things. (Especially trash.)
GRADING POLICY
Homework:
Homework will be checked every day. Assignments that are collected need
to be turned in on the assigned day.
Quizzes:
There will be 1-2 quizzes every chapter. Proper warning will be
given before MOST quizzes. (I love pop-quizzes!!!!!!)
Tests:
Tests will be at the end of every chapter.
Grading scale: Point Distribution
100 -
90
A Assignments
– point value of the worksheet
89 -
80
B Pop
Quizzes – 10-25 points
79 -
70 C Quizzes
- 50 points
69 -
60 D
Tests - 100 points
59 -
0 F
FINAL GRADE: Final grade will be calculated by accumulated points divided by
total points possible. The semester grade will be 80%, and the semester
FINAL will be 20%. (I DO NOT ROUND
UP!!!!!)
I have read and
reviewed the classroom procedures and rules with my son/daughter. I understand these rules and have checked to
make sure that my child understands these expectations and the consequences for
not adhering to these rules.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Student Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________